Author: theokhlatimes

Coached by Tariqur, Bihar qualifies for knockouts for first time in Syed Mushtaq Ali T-20 after 5 wins in a row For the 1st time under the coaching guidance of Syed Tariqur Rahman, Bihar has qualified for quarter final in Syed Mushtaq Ali T-20 after registering its fifth win in a row. In the match against Mizoram, Bihar cricket team sailed through by putting up an impressive performance as it defeated Mizoram by six wickets in their final Plate group match and entered the knockout phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament. Bihar skipper Ashutosh Aman, a left-arm…

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Foundation stone of Shafi Monis institute of HRD building in AFE laid Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) president Syed Sadatullah Husaini today laid the foundation stone of Shafi Monis institute of HRD building at the JIH campus here in Okhla. Speaking at the function, the JIH President said: “Our elders, especially former JIH vice president late Mohammad Shafi Monis had a dream of a large campus of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind that has now come true. Now, with the construction of this building, the Jamaat will have the opportunity to carry out some key developmental activities. For the success and stability of any movement…

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After Pant’s unbeaten 89 helped India conquer Fortress Gabba, Okhla resident shares a rare photo of his with the star It was a historic day for Indian cricket team on Tuesday as India defeated Australia in the fourth and final Test in Brisbane by three wickets chasing a 328-run target, winning the four-match series 2-1. The moment was celebrated in the virtual world with netizens sharing photos of the match hero batter Rishab Pant whose unbeaten 89 off 138 balls helped India create history, ending the home team’s 32-year-old unbeaten run at the “Fortress Gabba”. Okhla resident Jawed Mallik, a…

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Apply for Shaheen scholarship test! Call on this number, email ID here One of country’s premier educational conglomerates Shaheen Group of Institutions will be conducting online scholarship tests at every districts of the State for deserving meritorious students to pursue their formal education through scholarship, it said in a statement today. Over 1000 bright students from all over the country, who cannot afford high school, pre-university and higher education can avail the benefit of this scholarship. Shaheen group of Institutions organised one day seminar for the educationist, community leaders, volunteers and coordinators at its Delhi branch Shaheen Academy at Okhla.…

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Watch: JCB chairman Mirza Qamarul gives wings to Noor Nagar bright girl students’ dreams JCB chairman Mirza Qamarul lends helping hand to Noor Nagar girl students who after cracking NEET- 2020 failed to take admission in medical colleges Jamia Cooperative Bank (JCB) has provided helping hand to 22 girl students of a Noor Nagar Government school in Okhla who had cracked NEET exam but due to their financial status they couldn’t take admission in any medical institute. When the results were announced months ago, there was jubilation in Okhla when reports had surfaced with the OT also reporting about it…

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Post of throwing sugarcane juice kheer (rasawal) feast goes viral in Okhla Noor Nawaz Khan post that he is bringing sugarcane juice kheer (rasawal) from his village in Uttar Pradesh and inviting residents has gone viral on the social media. He wrote one hour ago on his timeline: “Bringing kheer made of sugarcane juice from my village. Come to Asif Md Khan office at 9 number Kalindi Kunj after Friday prayer.” Till the filing of the report, the post has solicited 45 comments. Many accepted his invitee with some residents and his friends saying they won’t be able to turn…

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Covid vaccine will be administered 4 days a week from January 16: Kejriwal The Delhi government has made all the required arrangements for the administration of COVID vaccine across the city, according to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He said he has taken stock of the situation, and all the teams are ready for the COVID vaccination program that begins on January 16. He said Delhi has received 2,74,000 vaccine doses from the Central government, which will cater to around 1.2 lakh healthcare workers in the first phase. A total of 81 sites have been finalized across Delhi, and around…

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Ban on sale, storage of poultry items lifted in Delhi after samples test negative, Ghazipur poultry market to open In pursuance of the Delhi Government’s order on Thursday to allow poultry related trade in Delhi, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation today withdrawn its order to prohibit keeping live poultry birds, sale and purchase of poultry meat at shops and in restaurants and running processing and packaging units anywhere in the jurisdiction of the civic body from immediate effect. Also, the Delhi Government also allowed the Ghazipur poultry market, biggest supplier of poultry products in the region, to open. “Samples taken…

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Take up toxic waste-to-energy plant closure with newly-formed air quality body: Sukhdev Vihar residents to Atishi Take up shutting of Okhla WTE plant issue with newly-formed air quality body: Sukhdev Vihar residents writes to MLA Atishi. In a letter, Sukhdev Vihar SFS (Pocket A) Residents’ Welfare Association, has raised the issue of the functioning of the plant in residential areas for years. It is not known whether Atishi has received this letter. In the letter, the RWA has raised these issues and wrote: “We thank you for the concern you have shown for our plight in having to live a…

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Watch: Get a bite of chocolate, butter scotch, strawberry, gundi paan in Uzair’s outlet When it comes to eating paan the first thing comes to mind is a small shop in the corner of a street, a report by Faraz Khan. However, this outlet in Okhla is different. Started by Uzair Khan four months ago, this swanky outlet next to an eatery in Abul Fazal Enclave has fast turned out to be a centre for paan lovers. Uzair, who after doing his hotel management, plunged into this business, said it was during lockdown that I realised the need of a…

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