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Nasreen, hailing from a lower-middle-class family, eagerly booked a stall at Milli Model School’s exhibition in Abul Fazal Enclave, investing a substantial Rs 9,000 from her hard-earned savings. However, disappointment struck when more than 130 exhibitors, like Nasreen, learned about the abrupt cancellation of the 2-day event, shattering their hopes of earning some money. She said besides Rs 9,000 for the food stall she had bought Rs 30,000 food items for today’s event. https://youtu.be/RWvgH7nZ9bM?feature=shared Faced with the cancellation, some exhibitors gathered at Milli Model School on Saturday morning, attempting to hold back tears and seeking refunds. Accusations flew as the…
Important update on Saturday exhibition at Milli Model The controversy over whether the January 27 expo exhibitions at Milli Model School in Abul Fazal Enclave will take place has been resolved, according to reliable sources. Earlier in the day, words spread in the locality that the two-day exhibition starting from January 27 wouldn’t be held due to non-clearance from the administration. However, in a late-night development, Shoaib, who is in charge of the exhibition, said the issue has been resolved, and it will be held per schedule, bringing a heavy sigh of relief to those who were deeply upset with…
Supreme Court advocate Mohammad Kamran died in his Okhla house on Thursday. He will be laid to rest in Batla House graveyard on Friday after zuhar prayer, said Amjad. Sharing information about his father death on his FB timeline a few hours ago, Umar Abdullah wrote: “Today at 12:30 am (Canadian Time) My father Mohammad Kamran passed away in Delhi India. Please make dua for him May Allah foregive his Sins and give him highest place in Jannah. Ameen.” https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1750506479939928494 Advocate Kamran was born in Arah and later on shifted to Sabzibagh in Patna. More than a decade ago he…
The Society for Bright Future (SBF) organised a blanket distribution programme for the needy on the premises of The Scholar School (Abul Fazal Enclave, Okhla) on Wednesday. Blankets were distributed to around 50 people in this programme. The occasion was attended by many people, who described it as a source of inspiration for society. Zubaidur Rehman (Chief Guest) said the Society for Bright Future is playing an important role in nation-building and social welfare work, and the work of this organisation is praiseworthy. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1750155522714562813 On this occasion, Khan congratulated the people and appealed to provide proper education to their children.…
Shaheen Bagh jewellery heist captured on CCTV Robbers always find new ways to break into shops to loot items. In the latest case reported in Shaheen Bagh, a robber entered a jewellery shop by cutting through the wall after gaining access through an adjacent bakery. The thief made off with one kilogram of jewellery. Owner Shadab, who has been running his shop in the locality since 2002, found the break-in on Saturday morning when he had gone to open the store. “We have provided CCTV footage that shows the suspect. He entered my shop from an adjacent bakery around midnight…
Kejriwal Government’s first-of-its-kind Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS) is setting new benchmarks by providing a virtual platform for students to learn at any time, at their own pace, from any location. Education Minister Atishi visited DMVS and interacted with the students virtually from the school’s state-of-the-art studio. During the visit, she also launched the first digital magazine of DMVS and reviewed the DMVS test prep platform for DMVS and DOE students. On this occasion, the Education Minister stated that school education in Delhi is often disrupted during extreme weather conditions such as heatwaves in summers and fog in winters. However,…
How to get fitter, healthier, stronger I am Dr Hema Malhotra founder and director of physionautics, the dream of my father late Sunil Malhotra. The organisation as a whole is a tribute to my father’s Hard work and dedication towards his work, along with the strong principal and motivation. My father also pushed me always to reach greater heights without taking any societal pressure. Now, talking about the clinic, physionautics is a complete physiotherapy solution under one roof. It is a multi speciality physiotherapy clinic where the expert physiotherapists treat cases like arthritis, stroke, post surgery rehabilitation, muscle building and…
Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and adjoining areas on Thursday, according to media reports. The National Center for Seismology said the epicentre of the magnitude 6.1 earthquake was near Afghanistan. The tremors were felt at 2.50 pm, it said. DEVELOPING STORY
Urdu literature: Towering Qais Rampuri no more, tadfeen in Shaheen Bagh Qais Rampuri, Urdu poet and retired news editor Sahara Urdu, suffering from paralysis for the last few years, passed away on Saturday at 9.30 pm at his Okhla house. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1743874048164028750 The poet’s daughter Tazeen Sultana said her father was 75 years old. He belonged to Rampur but was settled in Old Delhi and then later on moved to Shaheen Bagh and then to Jasola, said his son Shiraz. Tadfeen will take place in Shaheen Bagh qabristan after namaze asar, said Fahad Sherwani.
Experts discuss brighter future for children Cultures of childhood in contemporary South Asia took center stage at Jamia Hamdard in December, where experts, professors, and students gathered to deliberate on the issue, writes Haya Asif. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1743643707306295531 The Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies at Jamia Hamdard organised this two-day seminar in collaboration with the Department of Social Sciences at South Asian University on December 14-15, 2023. During his presidential address, Professor (Dr) M Afshar Alam explored the impact of socio-economic disparities on South Asian children. His strong emphasis on education as a crucial tool to overcome these challenges resonated…