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OT Impact:  Residents heave sigh of relief as mountain of trash, stench in the air behind Masjid Islah removed  After the OT ran a video report on January 30 about an empty plot behind Mosque Islah being turned into garbage dumping site, Zakir Nagar councillor Shoaib Danish swung into action on Tuesday by getting mountain of garbage removed from the site. It was on Tuesday morning when work to remove piled-up garbage dumped by residents on the vacant plot started, said residents, who were seen around the plot. Residents were happy with the start of the work in the hope…

Try Persian Shirmals stuffed with dry fruits from Batla House’s Mamu, Bhanje outlet Shirmal, the traditional Persian roti, was a luxury, only available during marriage once, but with the changing time you get it in many places in Delhi and across India. With mushrooming Shirmal outlets in Okhla, this one in Batla House stands apart, claimed the shop owner of this Mamu, Bhanja Shirmal wale at Nafees Road. Stuffed with dry fruits, the Persian Shirmal with desi flavour is a huge hit, said the shop owner, adding that more than 1,000 breads are sold daily. Also, he said Shirmal lovers…

40 shanties gutted, 6 domesticated animals killed in Okhla Phase II blaze Following fire in Delhi’s Okhla Phase II in which 40 shanties were gutted and six domesticated animals died today, according to media reports, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrwial tweeted: “Concerned about the news of fire incident at Okhla. I am constantly in touch with the fire department and the district administration, people are being provided with all possible help.” The fire which broke out near the Harikesh Nagar Metro Station in Okhla Phase II in the early hours of Sunday was doused doused successfully. According to report, twenty-six…

Dr Najma Heptulla inaugurates refurbished reading room and presents the Holy Quran at JMI Library Dr. Najma Heptulla, Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia and Governor of Manipur today presented Quran as a gift to JMI’s Dr. Zakir Husain Library as she inaugurated the refurbished reading room of the library. This precious Quran was presented to Dr. Heptulla by late King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. She also presented a framed piece of Kiswa (the large cloth that covers the Kabaa) to the university. Prof. Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, JMI received the Quran on behalf…

Dates in Qur’an & Sunnah of Prophet! Find 20 different varieties of dates under one roof Dates have a special place in Okhlaiites’ diet and hence one will find several dates shops in Jamia Nagar. Though it is termed as sacred fruit during Ramzan with residents breaking iftar with dates, it is available throughout the year in Okhla and the Arabian Food Bazaar in Nafees Road in Batla House claims to be different with its owner saying if you are a dates lover then our outlet is the best place to find more than 20 different varieties of dates under…

First day in schools for the students of 9th and 11th class, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia personally welcomes the students Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia visited Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Gandhi Nagar today to review the ongoing preparations of the students for their examinations. He instructed the school authorities to take all necessary COVID-19 precautions and to maintain social distancing norms in the school premises. Gradual opening of schools is a sign of return to normalcy, he added. Deputy CM said: “We cannot wait for ‘Zero COVID Case Day’ as it is necessary for us to…

Have you ever tried finger-licking Chinese chaat? This eatery in Batla House serves If you are a lover of Chinese chaat and had been going outside Okhla to relish it then not any more as Batla House-based food entrepreneur has started to serve it in his newly opened eatery at Nafees Road, Batla House, near SBI ATM. Arabian Food Bazaar owner said besides we also offer Kulfi faluda, Rasmalai, momos, fresh fruit salad, shakes and other delicacies at Potpourri. He said on the opening day many youths came to have fruit salads. Special care is taken of hygiene and quality…

Robber targets Unique Bakery, decamps with Rs 30K, expensive chocolates: Owner A robbery incident has been reported from Zakir Nagar with a shop owner of Okhla’s one of the oldest bakeries claiming that a robber decamped with Rs 30,000 and expensive chocolates from his shop. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Owner of Unique Bakery Musheer said the robber broke open the shutter early morning two days ago and took away expensive chocolates and other items. The robber’s activity was captured on CCTV. The video has been doing the rounds in the locality, said residents. Since the incident…

Ask Dr Ubaid: Question & answer session on FB, YouTube live tomorrow at 7 pm On February 7 (Saturday) Dr Ubaid will be interacting live with the OT readers on health issues. Those interested can join our Facebook Live, YouTube session with us by asking questions on health issues. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Dr Ubaid, BUMS, Jamia Hamdard, said in his first live session he would be talking on pimples, black spots on face and other issues. To join the question & answer session with Dr Ubaid subscribe us at as this session is only open…

दक्षिणी निगम ने स्वच्छ सर्वेक्षण रैंकिंग 2021 में सुधार के लिए चारों जोन की 100 से अधिक फल एवं सब्जी मार्किट में स्वच्छता अभियान चलाया गया व्यापारियों, नागरिकों और सफाई कर्मचारियों ने मिलकर कचरा हटाने में सहयोग दिया स्वच्छ सर्वेक्षण रैंकिंग 2021 में सुधार के लिए दक्षिण निगम अधिक से अधिक इलाकों में स्वच्छता गतिविधियां संचालित कर रहा है। अतिरिक्त आयुक्त रमेश वर्मा ने बताया कि सफाई अभियानों से स्वच्छ भारत मिशन की मूल भावना के अनुरूप शहर को कचरा मुक्त करने का काम पूरा किया जा सकेगा। दक्षिण निगम ने चारों जोन की 100 प्रमुख फल एवं सब्जी मार्किट…