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Lawyer meets with road accident in Shaheen Bagh, fractures foot Muzakir Zaman Khan, an Okhla-based lawyer, said he met with an accident on Thursday in Shaheen Bagh while trying to save a passerby and got three fractures in his left foot. He told the OT over phone that in the evening on his way to meet a distressed family he saw a woman coming from the right side and as he was about to take left turn the passerby started walking on the left and in a bid to save her he had no option but to hit the wall…

OT impact: JNF, HSF give a helping hand to ex-journalist facing hardships, address family’s food concern, long way to go A video of an Okhla resident in which she is heard talking about her ordeal uploaded by the OT two days ago has literally gone viral, soliciting several comments, with many vowing to help her. However, till the filing of the report a small amount has been deposited in her account by donors, she said. On Tuesday, Jamia National Foundation representative Khalid Ansari turned up at former journalist Iqra Khan’s house and handed over groceries to last for four months…

Watch: Okhla-based ex-journalist Iqra begs for help, family has no food to eat, no power supply in house for month due to nonpayment of bill The story of Okhla-based resident Iqra Khan will make you cry. Since Monday night her family of four, including two children, has not eaten food as her food stock has dried up, said Khan, who years ago used to work as a reporter in Day Times. The impoverished family is in immediate need of food, said Aseem Asha. After the OT posted her video two hours ago it solicited several comments. “She visited Aseem Asha…

In order to increase enthusiasm among people for Swachh Survekshan-2021, the SDMC organised a mega awareness programme at Pacific Mall in West Zone’s Subhash Nagar, it said. Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar and singer Jasbir Jassi were the Chief Guest of the programme where people in mass took ‘Swachhta Pledge’, it said. Wrestler Sushil gave a message of Swacchhta and said participation of each and every people is necessary to ensure success of Swachhta Abhiyan. Singer Jasbir made people aware about Swachh Survekshan and his mesmerizing musical performance grabbed the attention of the audience. Students of SDMC’s Raghubir Nagar School…

Shop gutted in AFE fire, more details awaited. Fire broke out in Abul Fazal today in the morning at about 3 am, said a netizen, adding that all people in the  neighborhood were sleeping and they suddenly felt  smoke coming to their houses and it became difficult to breath, however, we were lucky that the fire was distinguished and nobody was hurt. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Early morning many residents were seen outside the shop at pilli pullia talking about the incident. People were heard talking that how fire brigades came and doused the fire.…

Watch: Many turn up to clean AFE garbage ‘mountain’, say cleanliness half of faith Okhla-headquartered Society for Bright Future started Har Qadam Sawachhta ki Or from Abul Fazal Enclave with several local NGOs. The “cleanliness movement” started at 10:30 am on Saturday at a garbage dump area in front of a school and a hospital. https://youtu.be/x8xMqQkcdXQ Several of workers and NGOs’ representatives, including women and girls, turned up at the spot. “The reason of this cleanliness movement was to keep neighborhood clean. Through this initiative SBF discovered that there is an urgent need to make a proper area for garbage…

Delhi Budget 2021 special and unique for women Delhi Government’s 2021 budget has put a heavy focus on empowering women by taking various special measures, said the government. The role of women is key for the progress of Delhi and hence, providing accessible healthcare, education and social provisions is a priority, it said. The Delhi Budget 2021, much like the previous budgets, has put a special emphasis on empowering the women and the Deputy Chief Minister has brought several unique schemes for the same. It is because of such initiatives and schemes Aam Aadmi Party has such a large share…

Delhi Govt to kick start 75 weeks of celebrations marking 75th year anniversary of India’s Independence on March 12 The Delhi government will kick start the year-long activities to celebrate the 75 years of Independence on March 12 at Central Park, Connaught Place. On the occasion, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the people and motivated them to create an India as the number one nation in the world. The Delhiites are invited to be part of this celebration. However, the entry to the event will be limited to maintain COVID norms and guidelines. Kejriwal said: “Heartiest congratulations to all on…

LS passes bill to regularise unauthorised colonies For residents of unauthorised colonies this news is for you. Reports have surfaced that the Lok Sabha has passed a legislation to regularise illegal colonies in Delhi. The passed bill aims to give legal framework for granting ownership rights to residents of unauthorised colonies in Delhi, including some area of Okhla. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to regularise unauthorised colonies, was passed in Parliament. “Every chief minister has contributed to making Delhi what it is today. We decided to go ahead on this when…

Kejriwal announces free visit for elderly to Ram temple once completed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday addressed the Delhi Assembly, where he said the Delhi government has been implementing Ram Rajya for the past 6 years in Delhi, inspired by the principles of Ram Rajya. He said the Delhi government has created 10 principles inspired by the principles of Ram Rajya, including food, electricity, water, education, health, employment, houses, women, and the elderly. Kejriwal said: “Society should respect its senior citizens. Hence, the government adopted various measures in this light, the most important one being- provision for ‘Teerth Yartra’.…