Author: theokhlatimes
Okhla leader Mahmood describes his miraculous escape from car accident Okhla-based AAP leader Mahmood Ahmed has described as a miraculous escape Saturday accident in which his car crashed, while he was on way to Delhi from Dehradun where he had gone with his friends. A few hours ago, Mahmood shared photos of his mangled car and said he was lucky to emerge unhurt from the car crash. https://www.facebook.com/mahmood.ahmed.129/posts/3934262119941405 “I don’t know whose prayer saved me. Accident occurred on Muzaffarnagar-Deoband road and car got damaged…thanks to Allah, prayers saved my life,” he wrote on his timeline, sharing photos. The car took…
War hero graveyard vandalised or in disrepair in Batla House? It was a few days ago when graveyard of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, the highest-ranked officer killed in the first Pakistan war of 1947-48, grabbed headlines. TOI carried a story with this headline: “In no man’s land: War hero’s grave in disrepair.” Another famous national daily Indianexpress.com also ran a report with his headline: “Grave of national hero, laid to rest near Jamia university, falls into disrepair.” Both these newspapers emphasised on graveyard in “disrepair”. However, later on the social media and while googling the subject there were many reports pointing…
Army restores India-Pakistan war hero Brigadier Usman’s grave in Batla House, reports Abu Bakar. India Army representatives restored the grave of Brigadier Mohammad Usman on Thursday, the highest ranking officer to die in action during the first India-Pakistan war in 1947-48. Brigadier Mohammad Usman was laid to rest in Batla House graveyard after he died on July 3, 1948, when an artillery shell landed close to him and reports had surfaced in the media about his grave in bad condition. Mahmood Ahmed told the OT that it was on Wednesday when officers from the Army had come to the Batla…
Abul Fazal Enclave resident Qazi makes Okhla proud Okhla resident Qazi Muhammad Miyan was honored with International Edux Award 2020 for being outstanding young school administrator of the year 2020 on December 27, 2020 during a virtual international conference and award ceremony by SK Educare India registered under Ministry of MSME (Govt of India). The award was presented in the presence of eminent educationists across the world from Greece, Finland, Maldives, Peru, UAE, Mauritius, Oman, Lebanon, Nepal, and from India too, he said. “Qazi is efficient in school administration and management. He strives to enhance the learning climate of The…
2 days after son’s engagement, Johri Farm resident & ex-Jamia student leader Zahid dies in road accident Two days ago Md Zahid’s house in Johri Farm wore a festive look due to his only son’s engagement. But the joy was short lived as the family members and Zahid’s friends were left shocked after coming to know about his death in a road accident on Monday night, said friends who knew him. Words of this death spread like wildfire on the social media with Jamia Millia Islamia alumni, including Nasir Sultan Qazi and others, mourning his death. Zahid, 54, was a…
Proud moment for Okhla! Meet Aabida, spelling bee winner India Spelling Bee conducted national finale round on Sunday December 20, 2020 online. Competition was among regional winners. Representation of northern region was done by Syeda Aabida Manzoor of GD Goenka Public School, Sarita Vihar, who secured first position in regional round. She not only competed with the students from more than 20 States of India but also won 2nd runner up position in national round of India spell bee. This is not for the first time that Aabida has won award. Earlier too she brought laurels to the family when…
Rishta Yaqeen Ka: Celebrating 25th anniversary of Jamia Cooperative Bank Rishta Yaqeen Ka: Celebrating 25th anniversary of Jamia Cooperative Bank. On December 28, Jamia Cooperative Bank founded by late Mirza Faridul Hasan Beg in December 1995 celebrated its historic day at India Islamic Culture Centre with Delhi’s bigwigs turning up recalling contributions made by the bank. Bank’s current chairman Mirza Qamarul Hasan Beg threw light on the bank’s incredible journey. https://youtu.be/4tYSHR5PqWw
Watch: Jamia bank incredibly journey in just 16 minutes Jamia Cooperative Bank, which has turned 25 a few days ago, has an incredible journey under its founder Mirza Faridul Hasan Beg and current bank chairman Mirza Qamarul Hasan Beg. Started in December 1995 by Mirza Faridul Hasan Beg, the bank has over years spread its wings with several branches in Jamia Nagar with the sole aim to empower the residents. After the death of senior Beg, his legacy was carried forward by his son Qamarul. This short film showcases the journey of the bank. https://youtu.be/OsEsd2zaKcc
Educating the needy in the time of Covid 19 Humaira Shamim had just started going to the elite Jewish Girls School in upscale Park street neighborhood of Kolkata in West Bengal. But her father, who was working as a salesman in Saudi Arabia, lost his job all of a sudden and returned back to India. The economic crisis due to Covid 19 made the situation even worse. Humaira’s father has not been able to get any proper job. Nor has he enough resources to start his own business. His dream of giving best of the education to his only daughter…
As JCB turns 25 here is a write-up on Mirza Faridul Beg the visionary who empowered marginalised through financial inclusion Before 1995 Jamia Nagar was deprived of banking services as there were a few banks in the locality, according to residents. However, things took a drastic change after Mirza Faridul Hasan Beg (1936 – 2015), a noted social worker from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh then residing in Zakir Bagh, opened Jamia Cooperative Bank. And as the bank turns 25, the OT compiles a report based on information provided by Mirza Faridul Hasan Beg’s family members and fans highlighting the fact…