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New Covid wave affecting people aged 20-45 yrs: Delhi Minister As per the new trend, the virus was fast spreading among the people aged between 20-45 years, who may not get affected much but can pose a threat to the elderly at homes and therefore, the vaccination should now be made available to all ages, said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Wednesday at a press meet. Jain said: “For the last three weeks, Delhi has seen a surge. It used to be lower than 200-300 Covid cases earlier, but now it is more than 5000. Delhi Government is…

Night curfew temporary, to avoid unnecessary crowds: Jain The night curfew in Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am has been done to avoid unnecessary crowds that could cause the virus to spread, according to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. He said the curfew was done temporarily and the impact will be analysed. He said people talk in extremes, some are in favour of a lockdown and some are not, therefore there has to be a middle ground. Jain addressed a press conference to update on the ongoing situation of the pandemic in Delhi. He said Delhi saw 5,100 positive…

Pedalling for a cause: Cycle rally to create awareness about Covid vaccination On the occasion of International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, SDMC’s South Zone organised a 5 kilometres long Cyclothon, a Cycle Rally from SDMC Green Park office. “Motive behind the rally was to make people aware about Covid-19 vaccination drive for a healthy society and spread a message to stay fit. Former Indian Cricketers Yashpal Sharma flagged off the rally,” it said. Commissioner SDMC Gyanesh Bharti, Deputy Commissioner of South Zone Dr Sonal Swaroop and senior SDMC officials also participated in the rally. The rally was…

Video: Okhla women give wings to dream of kids with special needs, socially excluded Efforts by Okhla women to give wings to dreams of children with special needs, socially excluded Maulana Azad School for children with special needs and socially excluded has announced the acquisition of additional new building on the 3rd floor of the existing building of the school in the ground floor  at a function where teachers, students, their parents and local residents were present. The school was started under the aegis of Being a woman an all India NGO working in Abul Fazal Enclave-1, D Block, said…

Take precautions, says Parvez after testing Covid positive With Covid-19 cases increasing in Delhi several cases have surfaced in Okhla too. And of them, Congress youth leader Parvez Alam is the latest sufferer. He has tested positive. Some twenty minutes ago, Parvez informed his fans on the social media. “I have tested corona positive. …I am fine and in home isolation. Everyone I have met in the last few days is requested to take precautions and if there is any kind of symptoms, please get tested and pray for my recovery,” he wrote soliciting several comments with most of them…

Siddique Hassan: Philanthropist and founder of Al-Shifa hospital no more. Professor K A Siddique Hassan, a down to earth man, who laid the foundation of Al Shifa hospital in Abul Fazal Enclave years ago and had planned to open hospitals across India, died in his hometown Kodungallur in Kerala on Tuesday morning after prolonged illness, according to reliable sources. He was 76 years old. Born in Thrissur district of Kerala in 1945, Professor Siddique did his Afdaul Ulama and post-graduate degree from Islamiya College Shantapuram and worked as a professor in many colleges, including University College of Thiruvananthapuram. He was…

‘Night curfew in Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am till April 30’, know who exempted Delhi will start a 10 pm to 5 am night curfew from now till April 30, the city government said today, staring at a steep rise in Covid cases, reported NDTV. On Monday, Delhi recorded 3,548 fresh cases and 15 deaths. Private doctors, nurses and other medical staff would be allowed movement with ID cards. Also, exceptions will also be made for pregnant women and those needing treatment. “Public transport such as Delhi Metro/public buses/autos/taxis shall be allowed to function within its stipulated time…

Micro-containment zones will be designated in areas with more than 2 cases: Jain While addressing the press conference, Delhi’s Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that Delhi Government is taking the concerned measures to contain the spread of COVID-19. He said that Delhi lodged 4,033 positive Covid cases yesterday and the positivity rate was 4.64%.  Jain also stated that the random tests are being done at a fast pace. He further mentioned that Delhi is conducting more than 80,000 tests on a daily basis. This is 5 times more than that of the national average of Covid tests being done. The…

JMI offers condolences to the bereaved family members of martyrs A condolence meeting was organised today at the premises of Chief Proctor’s Office, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) to pay homage to the security personnel martyred in the gunfight with Naxals along the border of Sukma and Bijapur Districts of Chhattisgarh on April 3, 2021. A two minute silence was observed for the martyrs. On the sad occasion JMI Vice Chancellor Prof Najma Akhtar said whole JMI fraternity stands together in grief and offers its deepest condolence to the bereaved family members of martyrs. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Proctor, Prof.…

Jamia Millia Islamia Urdu faculty member Professor Shehzad Anjum has been bereaved as he lost his brother, who was working with Maulana Azad National Urdu University. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1k TO SAVE COMMUNITY JOURNALISM AS IT CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Today the university paid tributes to departed colleague Prof. Mohd. Zafaruddin, Director, Centre for Urdu Culture Studies who passed away today morning in Hyderabad due to cardiac attack. He was among the first employees of the university. He is survived by wife Dr. Mosarrat Jahan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Urdu, MANUU, a daughter and two…