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Prof Rizwan Qaiser passes away Professor Rizwan Qaiser of Jamia Millia Islamia is no more, according to sources. A few days ago he was hospitalised after testing Covid positive. He was in a hospital for days, said a source, adding that the cause of his death is yet to be known. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY Prof Rizwan Qaiser was a known face at university and was seen at times on television show debating on Muslim issues. He was a leading voice among the historians…

Meet Okhla’s Dr Abul Faiz just a phone call away for Covid patients, giving free consultation It is 10.30 am and Dr Abul Faiz is in ICU of Al Shifa hospital where he is attending his brother-in-law who he said is in critical condition. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY Despite this, as his phone rings, Dr Faiz,MBBS, MD (Medicine) and Consultant Physician, picks up and talks with the caller most probably a resident. SPONSORED: 2 Batla House–based entrepreneurs launch alkhadim app so that you…

Fraudsters in Okhla beware! 5 arrested for making fake Covid test reports At a time when Covid is wreaking havoc reports have surfaced in the national media that five people have been arrested for handing out fake Covid test reports to patients in Khirki Extension in Delhi. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY Five people have been arrested for making Covid reports using forged means, said the Delhi Police on Friday. SPONSORED: 2 Batla House–based entrepreneurs launch alkhadim app so that you can shop from…

My dada: My Hero Grandchildren of Mohd. Zeyaul Haque (Aniqa Anjum and Manaal Anjum) fondly remember him as their role model. My grandfather, Mohammad Zeyaul Haque, was a very grounded but proud man. He was always very particular about working out, building muscles both body and mind, reading and offering Namaz. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY It was his way of living, food for mind, food for soul and food for body. A couple of years ago, he mentioned he was not concerned about…

Self, WhatsApp Covid medication proves life threatening for Okhla resident Self-medication can prove fatal. This is something that doctors always warn patients and what is comes to Covid-10 then self-medication can only create more health issues. Despite this fact there are a few who go for self or WhatsApp medication to treat Covid. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY The case in point is of one Okhla resident. According to a reliable source, the man was giving self medication to his sister after she tested…

Don’t rush, Govt will vaccinate every citizen in Delhi within three months: Kejriwal Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government will ensure vaccination to all the citizens above 18 years, and that the government will soon announce the initiation of the drive. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY He urged people not to queue up at COVID-19 vaccination centres in the national capital beginning Saturday, when the third phase of the inoculation drive to cover all adults in India is scheduled to…

Set up 500-bed Covid care center in Okhla ASAP, Amanatullah told As Covid cases are increasing and residents are finding it hard to get oxygen and beds in hospitals in the locality, many residents have demanded setting up of 500 bed Covid care centre in Okhla ASAP. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY “I request Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan to arrange for 500-bed Covid care center in Okhla with immediate effect. People are not getting beds in hospitals and are not getting oxygen. SPONSORED: 2…

Okhla residents struggle to get Covid beds, resident shares nightmarish experience On April 30, the OT received a WhatsApp message from an acquaintance urging the portal to help his friend’s relative find Covid bed in Okhla. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY The resident shared a message conversation with his friend based in Qatar requesting him to find a bed for his sister in Shaheen Bagh having breathing problem. SPONSORED: 2 Batla House–based entrepreneurs launch alkhadim app so that you can shop from comfort of…

One more death reported of Jamia staff, tadfeen after asar Words have spread in the virtual world about death of another staff of Jamia Millia Islamia. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY Gulzar Ali, UDC, Faculty of Dentistry JMI, died today, said a message, with his photo. SPONSORED: 2 Batla House–based entrepreneurs launch alkhadim app so that you can shop from comfort of your house  The OT called a university staff to verify this development and he said: “Yes, we too have come to know…

Muslim & Media: Big shot wanted to expand his paper in Okhla, called a meeting with the OT, know what happened It was an unexpected call from a top university official months ago. “Please come and have lunch with us. I will introduce you with a big shot who wants to talk about your portal,” said the person, known to the OT for years. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SURVIVE. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K OR MORE TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: JUST CLICK TO PAY The OT rushed and there the official introduced him with a well-known Muslim personality, who…