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Use of bereaved in headline by the OT creates huge misunderstanding The use of word bereaved in headlines created misunderstanding among the OT readers on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the OT ran a story headlined: “Okhla’s popular general physician Dr Z Haque bereaved”. The story was well read but at the same time it created confusion with many readers getting an impression that Dr Haque is no more. The OT received a call from the doctor too who said many people have been calling him to find out about his health. Several netizens wrote RIP with one reader even chiding the…

Open dumping of waste in Okhla attracts Cattle Egrets. They come here daily to feast on food at rubbish sites. If you move around in Jamia Nagar then you must have noticed that at some open trash sites in Abul Fazal Enclave, Shaheen Bagh and Noor Nagar, birds hover around the garbage looking for food. Of them, two birds are a common site, Eagle and Heron & Egret family (Ardeidae) . It is exactly difficult to identify them but for some bird watchers it is a challenge taking their photos or videos. After grabbing a photo of this bird at…

Plasma required for Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, contact this person Plasma is required for Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, said a message sent by a person close to the Islamic scholar. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY “Need Plasma in New Delhi of a person who has recovered from Covid 19 at least one month earlier. If vaccinated must be so 30 days ago. This plasma is required for MW Khan. Blood Plasma is required at Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar. First the blood bank…

Okhla-based Jamia alumnus Asad dies of heart attack Asad Hussain, 50, a resident of Shaheen Bagh died at 10.30 am on Wednesday, according to Tahir Ali. Tahir told the OT over phone that Asad felt some uneasiness in the morning and was rushed to a local doctor where he was declared brought dead. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY CAPTION: Asad Hussain photo via Tahir Samajwadi Party leader in Okhla, Tahir also shared a photo and details about Asad on his…

Delhi reports 17,282 cases on Wednesday, 104 deaths. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said: “According to the report, India saw 1,85,000 cases, which have surpassed the last peak of 99,000. In Delhi, as well as the country, the cases are steadily increasing. The trend has not slowed down yet, as the last time, wherein the number went down with each passing day. I appeal to all, that please step out only when needed and follow all covid appropriate behaviour. Please wear a mask when stepping out.” Responding to questions surrounding the doubling rate of cases, the Minister said:…

Wear masks, maintain hygiene, social distancing: Jain Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday stated that Covid-appropriate behaviour is indispensable to our fight against Covid-19. This includes wearing masks, maintaining proper hygiene, and being socially distanced. Any complacency in this regard can prove to be detrimental. He stated that despite the steady increase in cases, the fatality rate has reduced substantially. When compared with last year in November, the fatality rate was somewhere between 2-3%, however, currently, the rate is less than 0.5%. The Kejriwal-led government is continuously increasing the designated beds, which have been increased from 6 thousand to…

Many left homeless as Noor Nagar fire guts shanties, no casualties Minutes after the Noor Nagar fire whose smoke created huge clouds over Okhla which could be even seen from Abul Fazal Enclave was doused on Wednesday, burned vehicles, trees and other items were strewn all over the area. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY “Slum fire at Noor Nagar in Jamia Nagar at 3 pm today, several fire engines rushed. Fire doused. Many slum dwellers left homeless. LPG cylinders also…

Watch: Noor Nagar fire smoke creates huge clouds over Okha Fire smoke creates huge clouds over Okhla, according to a resident who grabbed the video from his Abul Fazal Enclave. (Update at 4:27 pm: Fire doused, said residents) [Update: 7.55 pm: Over 100 shanties gutted, no casualties; local groups seen providing help to victims] BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Tanveer Chaudhary, who himself was not sure about the main spot from where the smoke was billowing a few minutes ago,…

Okhla’s popular general physician Dr Z Haque bereaved Well-known general physician of Okhla, Dr Z Haque, is bereaved as his nephew died on Tuesday night, according to the doctor’s close family relative. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY He told the OT over phone that 36-year-old Shahid Raza Akhtar, a resident of Abul Fazal Enclave, died in a road accident and his body has been taken for post-mortem. ALSO READ: Use of bereaved in headline by the OT creates huge misunderstanding…

Talbina: How to make Tibb-e-Nabawi recipe at home, explains Dr Kaleem Talbina is a traditional Arabic recipe. People in Middle East countries eat it with great passion, writes Dr. Kaleem Ahmed. Not only it is very delicious to eat, its nutritious properties are also very beneficial for the body. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Talbina is made from barley, dry fruits, milk, dates and/or honey. It is believed that eating Talbina has many benefits.  Talbina is very effective in…