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The Delhi Government has been taking consistent strides in effectively curbing Delhi’s pollution levels by implementing various emergency measures throughout the city, said the government. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the NBCC was recently caught trying to covertly continue construction activities in pitch-black darkness at night at its Netaji Nagar site. The same site had previously been inspected by DPCC on 3rd December, when a notice was issued and fine of Rs. 5 lakhs was imposed on NBCC, he added. Despite this, the agency was found to be repeatedly violating the ban, and hence a fine of one crore rupees…

An Okhla resident living in Johri Farm seeks help from the locals in helping find a Persian breed cat which went missing from her house on December 15. Jojo, nine-month-old brown and white colour Persian breed cat has gone missing from 74 A, lane number 3 from Johri Farm, said Aamna. Help us find our cat as we are all worried and depressed and share information by calling us at 8178358952, 991060097, she said. The family has also put information on social media.

Cong leaders plan “Pol Khol Yatra” in Okhla to corner AAP in its bastion Ahead of next year’s municipal corporation elections, several Congress leaders and aspirants in Okhla have planned “Pol Khol Yatra” to corner the AAP in its bastion. 100-S ward Councillor Shoaib Danish in a message to the residents said on December 18 at 5 pm the Congress will launch its “Pol Khol Yatra” under the leadership of Congress Delhi president Anil Chaudhary against BJP and AAP’s anti-people policies. “The march is to begin from Batla House chowk at 5 pm. I request people to turn up in…

Delhi reports 10 new cases of Omicron Ten new cases of Omicron variant have been reported in Delhi, taking the total number of cases of the variant here to 20, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. A total of 10 people, out of these 20, have been discharged, he said. On Thursday, Delhi saw 85 fresh Covid-19 cases, claimed Delhi government’s health bulletin. This was the highest in over four months. The positivity rate also rose to 0.15 per cent.

Loss to Urdu world: Okhla’s inspirational cancer survivor, a talented poet, loses his final battle When two years ago, highly-talented budding Urdu poet was diagnosed with mouth cancer his family members and friends were devastated. They thought that the end for their beloved son and friend has come. Syed Taifoor Ashraf (pic outsourced) But Syed Taifoor Ashraf was lucky as he won the first battle after operation and his life was back to normal until a year ago when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer again, which turned out to be fatal. It was on Wednesday night that…

Two JMI faculty members receive Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award It is a matter of great pride for the Jamia Millia Islamia that Dr Abdul Naseeb Khan and Dr Khalid Javed of the university have been honoured with Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award (Rs one lakh and citation).   Vice Chancellor Prof Najma Akhtar extended her heartiest congratulations to both the awardees. Dr Abdul Naseeb Khan who is currently working as the Secretary to the Vice Chancellor, JMI has been given ‘Award for Translation’. He has to his credit translations of Ghalib’s Urdu poetry, Premchand’s stories, Urdu novels, critical Urdu…

Teen girl found dead with throat slit in Okhla, accused held The news of death of a 16-year-old girl in Okhla has left residents shocked. According to media reports, the girl’s body was found with her throat slit on a cot inside her house in Janta flat in Sarita Vihar. The accused was arrested after the deceased’s mother, a domestic help, alleged that her adopted son of 10 years, Shan Mohammad, was behind the killing, police said on Thursday as reported by NDTV. The police said the victim’s mother accused Shan, 32, a liquor addict and one who often used…

Proud moment for Okhla! Rizwan adds another feather to his cap. Dr Khan Mohd Rizwan, Okhla-based poet, has been honoured by Urdu Academy of Uttar Pradesh for his work on Asad Badyun, a well-known Urdu poet. Khan who is a known figure in Delhi circle for reciting Urdu poetry told the OT over phone that he is delighted to know that he has been selected for the award. This is not for the first time that Khan has won award. Dr Khan Mohd Rizwan, born in 1982, is from Jahanabad, Bihar. He did BA, MA from Aligarh Muslim University and…

NAAC मूल्यांकन में A++: जामिया प्रशासनिक कर्मचारी संघ ने कुलपति को बधाई देकर आभार व्यक्त किया जामिया मिल्लिया इस्लामिया को कुलपति प्रोफेसर नजमा अख्तर के नेतृत्व में NAAC मूल्यांकन में A++ ग्रेड मिलने पर कुलपति के सम्मान में जामिया प्रशासनिक कर्मचारी संघ ने महासचिव नसीम अहमद कि अगुवाई में आज एक कार्यक्रम का आयोजन कर कुलपति को फूलों का गुलदस्ता भेंट कर सम्मानित किया तथा समस्त कर्मचारियों की ओर से आपको बधाई देकर आभार व्यक्त किया। इस अवसर पर कुलपति ने सभी शिक्षण, गैर-शिक्षण कर्मचारियों, छात्रों, पूर्व छात्रों और हाउसकीपिंग तथा सफाई कर्मचारियों को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि नैक…

Delhi reports 85 Covid cases in 24 hours, highest in over 4 months According to government’s health bulletin, national Capital reported 85 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday. This number is highest since July 31. The positivity rate was recorded at 0.15 per cent. About 56,027 test for Covid were conducted out of which 85 turned out to be positive, said the bulletin. Health Minister Satyendar Jain two days ago said four new Omicron cases were detected in Delhi. This takes the total number of Omicron cases to six in Delhi. Jain said: “Four new omicron cases…