Author: theokhlatimes
Brushstrokes of change: Subi, Tanveer using painting to kindle social awareness in Okhla. Two students of Jamia Millia Islamia and one a resident of Jamia Nagar are on an impossible mission to change mindset of the local residents with their paintings. The event is backed and sponsored by CII Foundation. If you walk through Abul Fazal Enclave main road these days then you might see painting on walls with important message of keeping the area clean standing out when most of the walls are plastered by posters put by aspirants, politicians and traders. The two youths Subi and Tanveer have…
Sewing, stitching training to girls for a better future First batch of seven girl students passed successfully the free diploma in sewing and stitching course a few days ago, said Khedmat and Blessings on Monday. “Thanks to Blessings for running the institute smoothly. We thank Shaista Siddiqui to formally inaugurate the place and motivate the graduating students with certificate distribution and awarding them with prizes,” said Khedmat’s Faiz Ilahi. He said Khedmat and Blessings will award the toppers of the course with new sewing machines as gift from the institute in coming months. “Zainab Rashid with Nieshat Hashmi will look…
After Airtel, Jio enters Okhla fiber internet sector After Airtel, now Jio has entered Jamia Nagar fiber internet sector. For the last few days, residents said digging on road of Abul Fazal Enclave is going on with fiber being laid. On being asked, a worker said the fiber is being laid by Jio. Right now the fiber is being laid on outer road and is not known whether it will be laid inside the colony and residents will get the chance to use high-speed internet as it happens in other locality of Delhi. Airtel is also claiming to provide high-speed…
A three-day 3rd International Conference on Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism from January 28 and 30, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, saw the unique blend of eclectic and high-octane, power packed more than 20 sessions, including three plenary and five technical tracks of discussions, discourses, deliberations and workshops-witnessing newer research insights and the best practices with viable solutions being presented on Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Women as Entrepreneurs, Contemporary Issues, Innovation and Technology, etc. in Tourism and Hospitality. With the presence of legendary international thought leaders, inclusive of 4 serving or former Vice Chancellors, 20 world-class speakers representing 5 International and 11 national…
Up against anti-incumbency, will Councillor Wajid’s wife retain seat for him? After several wards being reserved for women, the equation in the MCD elections 2022 has drastically changed and it has given boost to those Councillors who were up against anti-incumbency in some wards. And with parties launching new faces, chances are high that voters will forget sitting Councillors, said political observers. In Okhla too after two wards, Abul Fazal Enclave and Zakir Nagar, being reserved for women, there are talks whether the move will benefit Councillor Wajid Khan and Shoaib Danish both battling anti-incumbency. Municipal corporation elections are to…
Police tightens screw on goons, loiters in Okhla With aim to check criminal activities in the area and send a strong message among criminals, the police conducted Cordon off and Search Operation (CASO) in areas of Shaheen Bagh, Sarita Vihar and Amar Colony. Sharam Vihar under Shaheen Bagh Police Station, Priyanka Camp under Police Station Sarita Vihar and other areas were on the cops’ radar a few days ago, according to police. The staff was divided into teams and the areas were cordoned off and teams were positioned at the entry and exit point and other strategic points of the…
Delhi registers 3,674 new cases, 30 deaths Covid cases in Delhi continue to be on decline with the national Capital registering 3,674 cases on Sunday with the positivity at 6.37 per cent. It is 4.5 per cent less than Saturday’s positivity rate. Thirty people died of the infection in the last 24 hours, according to the Delhi state health bulletin. 6,954 patients also recovered and a total 57,686 tests conducted. Whereas on Sunday, cases were registered below 4,000 while on Saturday, Delhi logged 4,483 cases, a jump of 10.85 per cent.
Is ex-Cong MLA Asif planning to launch his daughter in MCD polls? Is former Congress MLA Asif Md Khan planning to launch his daughter in MCD polls? This and other questions are being debated in Okhla circle after the seat was declared reserved for women. When the OT asked Khan over phone whether he plans to launch his daughter in the MCD elections after the seats in two wards, Zakir Nagar and Abul Fazal Enclave, were reserved for women, he neither said yes or no. It is too early to answer your question and wait till the poll dates are…
Adoption of cats rising in Okhla A few years ago it was rare to hear about missing cats in Jamia Nagar. Now and on and off one comes across posters or appeal of animal lovers on providing information on missing cats and at times they even promise to pay reward. It was a few days ago when the OT had reported about a missing cat from Nafees Road in which the owner had promised to give Rs 20,000 reward to the person for providing information about the cat. He even had lodged a police complaint over his missing cat. That…
Delhi sees 4,483 cases, 28 deaths Covid-19 cases in Delhi have continued to decline for the last many days. On Saturday, the city reported 4,483 fresh cases with a positivity rate of 7.41 per cent. Twenty eight people died of the virus.