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Watch: Verbal slugfest between Councillor Wajid, BJP leaders at Shaheen Bagh Freedom Fighter Fountain Verbal slugfest between Councillor Wajid Khan and BJP leaders were seen at Shaheen Bagh Freedom Fighter Fountain on Sunday afternoon amid sloganeering from both sides. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx https://youtu.be/ELZt10teL8w As words spread in the locality about some BJP leaders and workers turning up at Kalindi Kunj to stop the construction of Freedom Fighter Fountain at Shaheen Bagh, several digital journalists and YouTubers landed. ALSO READ: Watch: Shaheen Bagh’s Freedom Fighter Fountain stirs row, Councillor…

Watch: Shaheen Bagh’s Freedom Fighter Fountain stirs row. Row erupted on Sunday afternoon over construction of Freedom Fighter Fountain at Shaheen Bagh on Kalindi Kunj road. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx https://youtu.be/M9Q0Pai2FoI BJP local workers opposed the construction of the fountain claiming that it could be a ploy by the local AAP leaders to usurp land and build shops in the place. BJP leader Vinod Bichaiti, who is Mayur Vihar district president, said he got a call from RWA and market association that illegal construction is going on Kalindi Kunj…

Delhi govt proposes lifting of weekend curfew, reducing curbs, but L-G says not yet The Delhi Government has proposed lifting of the weekend curfew and reducing Covid-related curbs. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on January 21 that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent a proposal on relaxations to the LG. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx However, it was rejected by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday. Following the approval of the L-G, private offices will be allowed to operate on 50 per cent capacity and markets will be…

Delhi to conduct survey to understand pandemic impact on school children Due to repetitive closure of schools during the Covid pandemic, not only there has been loss of education of children but they have also been affected mentally and emotionally. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx In the past two years, the world of children has reduced to only one room in their houses. Being away from schools for a long time is leading to mental stress and fear among them. To understand this situation and to investigate the effects on…

Leopards get radio collars to reduce human-leopard conflict In a successful Public Private Partnership, the Forest Department collaborated with Wildlife SOS and WCS-India to radio collar leopards in Mumbai. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Mumbai has been the center of controversy due to the rising conflict with the elusive cats whose habitat is under a lot of biotic pressure due to the growing development needs of the city. ‘Kranti’ becomes the third leopard to be fitted with a radio collar in SGNP in the…

Watch shocking Friday incident at Okhla Head, RWA issues notice An incident of alleged force entry by a masked man and then holding family members hostage on gun point and then looting valuables from a flat in Okhla Head on Friday has left residents in deep shock, said local residents. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx Okhla Head resident Sikandar Choudhary said the incident is shocking that too in an area which has been peaceful for years. Ward Councillor Shoaib Danish told the OT over phone the incident is shocking. Massive hunt…

Jamia honours Professor who died of Covid Jamia Millia Islamia has decided to name present Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) after Late Professor Shafique Ahmad Ansari, the then Hony Director,  IQAC for his outstanding contribution to the cell. The OT cannot survive without your help. Please subscribe us by paying Rs 500, 1000 and more: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx He died due to Covid-19 during the second wave of the pandemic on April 23, 2021. Jamia lost several of its staffers to the deadly virus. Jamia Professor Shafeeque dies, 3 deaths in 2 daysBesides, the meeting held by the Executive Council of Jamia…

Nazim Al-Jafri, Controller of Examinations & Registrar, appointed Prof of History in Jamia Dr Nazim Husain Al-Jafri, Controller of Examination Jamia Millia Islamia, has been appointed Professor in the Department of History & Culture of the university, according to a statement issued by the media. We cover your stories which you won’t find anywhere. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx “The EC has also approved the appointment of Dr Nazim Husain Al-Jafri as Professor in the Department of History & Culture of the university,” it said.Dr Al-Jafri’s basic post is Controller…

Prof Mehtab gets plum posting in Jamia Professor Mehtab Alam, Department of Civil Engineering, has been appointed as the Pro Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia with effect from January 23. We cover your stories which you won’t find anywhere. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx The decision regarding it was taken today in the meeting of Executive Council (EC) of the Jamia Millia Islamia. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1484526971426344967 Known to be very close to the Vice Chancellor as both are from Aligarh Muslim University, Professor Mehtab was appointed Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor from…

Man stabbed in Jamia Nagar for resisting robbery, 1 arrested It was a normal day for a Jamia Nagar resident until he was robbed at knife point on Thursday morning while returning home by two boys. The bad experience left deep scar on his psyche for days to come. We cover your stories which you won’t find anywhere. Subscribe the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx As he was walking towards his home, two boys accosted him and one of them put a knife on his neck and tried to rob his wallet.…