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SDMC holds events to mark 100 crore jab milestone To mark success of 100 crore vaccination in the country, South Delhi Municipal Corporation today organised mega events in all four zones. Mayor Mukesh Suryan and Standing Committee Chairman Col B K Oberoi celebrated the occasion of successful completion of 100 crore vaccination by awarding Health Care Staff at a Covid Vaccination Centre in Tilak Nagar Colony Hospital. They also cut the cake to celebrate the occasion. On the occasion, Suryan said under the effective leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has created history in world’s largest vaccination drive…

Asaduddin Owaisi criticises Kejriwal over no Govt hospital in Okhla All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musilimeen (AIMIM) party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government for lack of any Government hospital in the Okhla. Reacting over a report, he tweeted: “AAP’s deshbhakti syllabus: no hospital for Okhla, but weekly Sundar Kand. When Kejriwal’s minions say that they’ve made schools & hospitals ‘regardless of religion’, show them this non-existent hospital in Okhla.” A few months ago, Delhi Health Minister posted a video on Twitter and Facebook about eight new hospitals in Delhi, including one in Sarita Vihar. Asaduddin Owaisi’s…

Shaheen Bagh dadi: 94-year-old ailing Asma’s grandson talks about her health Asma Khatoon, 94, who was the face of Shaheen Bagh’s sit-in against CAA and NRC months ago, has been discharged from a Delhi-based hospital where she was undergoing treatment after contracting dengue, according  to her grandson Anisur Rahman. She is now in her house in Okhla and her condition has improved a lot with her platelet count bouncing back to normal, said Rahman, adding that she was getting treatment at AIIMs and family members were deeply worried after her platelet rate has gone down to 20 thousands. https://www.theokhlatimes.com/asma-khatoon/ “She…

Rainbow spotted in Batla House after rain brings respite from heat Okhla residents woke up to a cold day as rain brought the much needed respite from the scorching heat bringing down the temperature on Monday. Several parts of Delhi and its nearby areas saw rainfall. Following rain in the national capital last night, several parts in and around Delhi, including Okhla, saw water-logging in many places. However, looking at the sky was a delight as many residents even grabbed photo of the rainbow. A Batla House resident, who take a photo and shared it with the OT, said he…

Remembering Sir Syed, the great educationist by Hind Guru Academy, others in Okhla Born on October 17th, 1817 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, founder of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), was remembered across the world for his contribution to uplift the community. In Okhla several organisations, including The Hind Guru Academy, organised an event on this occasion. “Remembering the dream of Sir Syed. Tariq Anwar was the Chief Guest at the event,” wrote Noor Nawaz Khan on his timeline.

Journalists discuss local issues at Okhla Press Club in Abul Fazal Print, digital and TV journalists turned up at Okhla Press Club on Sunday to discuss local issue over a cup of tea, according to sources. The tea party was thrown by M Athuruddin Munne Bharti, NDTV journalist, who is also founder of the Okhla Press Club. https://youtu.be/bG3SKBffmvw The OPC since its establishment this year, has been working for betterment of local journalists, said Bharti, adding that during Covid second wave it was active in providing succour to the needy. Also, it ran a senitisation drive during the pandemic for…

Jamia student dies in road accident A 25-year-old student of Jamia Millia Islamia died in a road accident on Sunday on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway. Syed-ur-Rehman, a resident of Leh’s Turtuk village, was enrolled for MA at Jamia. According to TOI report, Rehman and his other friend Mohammad Zaid who were travelling to Delhi around 11.30 am on a Royal Enfield met with an accident when the motorcycle apparently lost balance and hit the parapet wall of the flyover, police said. The ferocity of the accident could be understood from the fact that both the youths fell 20 feet down on…

Health update of Shaheen Bagh’s dadi Asma Khatoon, who had grabbed media limelight last year after she was part of a peaceful sit-in at Shaheen Bagh against the CAA and NRC along with 82-year-old Bilquis and 75-year-old Sarwari, is unwell, according to her grandson Anisur Rahman. “She is unwell and has stopped eating food for the last two days, please pray for her quick recovery,” wrote Rahman on his timeline a few days ago. Also, he shared a photo of her undergoing treatment. Asma Khatoon, 94, is unwell, he said. Asma Khatoon was at the forefront of the women-led vigil…

Thieves target batteries of cars in Shaheen Bagh Several batteries of cars have gone missing, according to a Facebook video aired by a local resident. The video was shared by local leader Abdul Wahab Malik on his FB timeline on Sunday soliciting several comments. The resident, a youngster, is seen showing several cars parked on Shaheen Bagh 40 futta road with their bonnet open and batteries missing. He said the incident took place on Saturday in the locality. The youths can be heard telling residents to make sure to park their cars at a place where there is CCTV installed…

MCD election 2022: Asaduddin Owaisi party looking for candidates in Okhla, Delhi Civic agency election in Delhi is a few months away but All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen under the leadership of Kaleem-Ul-Hafeez in Delhi has already started preparation for the big fight. The party has announced that it is looking for candidates who are willing to contest local election on AIMIM ticket. We are inviting forms from would-be candidates so that wetting could be done and winning candidate is selected, said Okhla-based Kaleem-Ul-Hafeez, a businessman turned politician. Contact on this number 8287421080 to apply, he said. This is not for…