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Youth aged 22 commits suicide in Okhla, he was Jamia school passout, 2nd case in fortnight A 22-year-old youth killed himself on Tuesday night in Okhla, according to local residents aware of the incident. https://youtu.be/Sdzl0RrqAZs Okhla resident Syed Fouzul Azeem (Arshi) told the OT that he came to know about the incident on Wednesday morning and was in deep shock that how could somebody take his life. “This is un-Islamic act and I am unable to understand what has gone wrong with youngsters in Okhla,” he said. It is understood that the youth was a passout from Jamia School. The…
Delhi forest dept team formed for snakes in flood-hit areas, helpline number floated Forest and Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that the Forest Department has been instructed to establish a Rapid Response Team. This team will be responsible for operating in all flood-affected districts to address the concerns regarding snakes emerging from homes along the banks of the Yamuna once the floodwaters recede. Additionally, snakes have been found in close proximity to the flood relief camps. In response to these issues, the Forest Department has issued a helpline number, 1800118600, for public assistance. Rai said: “Humans and other living things…
Missing Jamia school aspirant Mahfooz found after 2 months Jamia School aspirant, who had gone missing from Okhla after appearing in exam on May 14, has been found, according to a close family relative. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1681563663927312384 Jamia school aspirant goes missing from Okhla after exam, family seeks help in finding him Mahfooz Alam, 15, had gone missing from Okhla’s rented accommodation nearly two months ago. And following which the family had even filed a police complaint. The OT had reported about the incident then. Sharing information about Mahfooz being found from Old Delhi, the family member said it was on Tuesday…
Cong vs AAP in Batla House: Politicians rush to serve biryani, best food to flood-hit The Batla House Government school is at the centre of attraction since Yamuna swelled and floodwater entered Dhobi Ghat. It is here where flood-hit families of the locality have been shifted by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan. For the last few days, Congress leaders too have turned up at the spot to impress upon the flood-hit victims and Okhla residents. According to one Okhla watcher, Congress leaders, including Asif Md Khan, Shoaib Danish, Councillors Nazia Danish and Areeba Khan, have been camping outside the school building…
Missing 8-year-old Saif Ali has been found. Saif’s uncle Md Alauddin told the OT over phone that the family is delighted that Saif who had gone missing from Shaheen Bagh 3 days ago has been found. https://youtu.be/jYCIVZ9q7zo He was found in Seelampur market and after being found by police he was taken to the orphanage center at Dilshad Garden, said Alauddin. The child will be handed over to the mother tomorrow only, he said. When asked how Saif reached Seelampur, Alauddin expressed surprise and said they too had no idea. “After being informed we rushed to the orphanage centre. As…
‘Cases of conjunctivitis, skin allergy, fever being reported from relief camps’; risk of dengue-malaria rises after flood, rain Some parts of Delhi have been affected by floods in the national capital. Consequently, the risk of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and malaria has also increased. Although there is currently no visible trend of these diseases, the Kejriwal government has taken proactive measures to address the situation, said official. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/hlc9HZrnZ9s Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj visited Swami Dayanand Hospital in Shahdara and Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in Khichripur on Monday. During the visit, he directed officials to admit patients…
Shikhar NGO chief Nadeem bereaved Nadeem Akhtar, the chief executive officer of Okhla-headquartered Shikhar NGO, has been bereaved. According to his close friend, Nadeem’s mother passed away in Batla House on Monday night due to age-related illness. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/hlc9HZrnZ9s Fareed said tadfeen will take place at Jamia graveyard after zuhar prayer. Nadeem is an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia and runs the NGO. Also, Shikhar NGO runs Jamia Nagar Police Public Library. The NGO is involved in uplifting the deprived. DEVELOPING REPORT
Shaheen Bagh woman cries for help as her 8-year-old son goes missing A woman from Shaheen Bagh has been looking for her 8-year-old son who has gone missing from the locality. Ismat Khatoon told the OT that the boy, Saif Ali, had gone out of the house and didn’t return. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1680994170796666881 https://youtu.be/hlc9HZrnZ9s “On July 15 he went out from the house and when he didn’t return we went out to look out for him.” The missing boy’s uncle Md Alauddin said for the last three days they have been looking for the kid with little success. He said a police…
Yamuna water-level recedes, life coming back on track The water level of the Yamuna River has receded from 208.6 metres to 205.9 metres, allowing life to gradually return to normalcy, said Delhi government. Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged this positive development and expressed his gratitude to the agencies involved in managing the flood situation. In addition to this, the Chandrawal water treatment plant has been made operational today, following the successful resumption of the Okhla water treatment plant yesterday. Kejriwal visited the Mori Gate flood relief camp. He assessed the situation to ensure effective relief measures for the affected individuals. “In response…
Delhi Govt to give 10,000 help each to flood-hit families Families hit by flood due to swelling of Yamuna are to get Rs 10,000 each, according to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The CM tweeted on Sunday many poor families living along the Yamuna banks have lost their homes in the floods and some have lost all their belongings. “A financial aid of Rs 10,000 will be provided to each family affected by the floods,” Kejriwal said. Besides, the Delhi government said it is to set up special camps for Aadhaar, other documents washed away in floods. “For those whose…