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After staying away from social media for several months, Ward 188 Councillor Ariba Khan made a sudden reappearance in the virtual world on Thursday. In a new post shared just a few hours ago, Ariba uploaded a video along with a detailed message explaining the recent garbage collection crisis in her ward and the steps being taken to resolve it. We are doing our best to address garbage woes: Ariba In her post, Ariba wrote that since July 1, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had shut down all tippers (garbage collection vehicles) operating in the Central Zone, which includes…

Heavy rain leaves Okhla roads waterlogged, triggers traffic jams, and stranded residents face fleecing by autos and e-rickshaws. Residents lament decade of civic neglect, reports Md Shadab Sarwar On Wednesday morning, Delhiites woke up to a cool breeze and overcast skies as a heavy spell of monsoon rain lashed large parts of the city, including Okhla. For a moment, the showers brought much-needed respite but the relief was short-lived. Within hours, the downpour exposed Delhi’s and particularly Okhla’s perennial monsoon vulnerabilities, throwing daily life into complete disarray. Many office-goers bore the brunt of the chaos during peak hours. Roads turned…

One killed, three injured as speeding truck hits pedestrians in Okhla. Full report here. Speed thrills but kills, a saying we’ve all heard countless times, yet one that many forget as soon as they sit behind the wheel. Too often, drivers lose control and throw caution to the wind, giving in to reckless speed that ends in heartbreak and tragedy. ALSO READ: Anti-encroachment demolition drive in Jamia Nagar last Friday In the latest such incident reported from Sarita Vihar in Okhla on Monday morning, a 36-year-old man lost his life while three others sustained life-threatening injuries after a speeding truck,…

An anti-encroachment demolition drive was carried out in Jamia Nagar last Friday under heavy police presence. “A demolition drive is ongoing in Jamia Nagar, where more than 100 police personnel have been deployed. No one will be allowed to disturb law and order,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said that day. Jhuggis located near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, behind Zakir Nagar, were demolished. In recent weeks, the frequency of such drives has increased, with earlier operations conducted at Bhoomiheen Camp, the Madrasi Camp area, and Taimoor Nagar in close proximity to the locality. It all began when BSES officials…

After more than 40 schools across Delhi received bomb threats by email on Friday, the Delhi Police and fire services sprang into action, evacuating students and launching searches. Among them was the Jamia school, where students were swiftly escorted out as a precautionary measure. A university official confirmed that the Jamia school was evacuated quickly to ensure everyone’s safety, and a thorough investigation is now underway. “Nothing suspicious has been found so far in Jamia school,” he said, adding that students were sent home as a safety measure. The sudden arrival of police vans on campus and the hurried evacuation…

The Department of Educational Studies (DES), Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, has secured a prestigious longitudinal research project worth Rs 1.38 crores, funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), India, under the 2nd call for ICSSR Longitudinal Studies in Social and Human Sciences. The project titled “Empowerment of Tea Tribes of Assam through Digital and Non-digital Skill Development Programmes,” aims to investigate the impact of skill development initiatives on the socio-economic empowerment of tea garden workers in Assam.   Jamia Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif, and Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, congratulated the team for the laudable achievement in…

Overgrown thorny branches along the divider of Abul Fazal Enclave–Hari Kothi Road, from its starting point in front of Okhla Vihar Metro Station to Al-Shifa Hospital, are causing serious inconvenience to commuters, especially two-wheeler riders and e-rickshaw passengers. The plants lining the Abul Fazal Enclave divider have not been pruned for months, creating obstructions on the road. The situation worsened after heavy rain a few days ago, which caused some of the thorny branches to tilt, with their branches jutting further into the roadway. Drivers and passengers alike report frequent injuries, traffic jams, and the looming risk of fatalities due…

At a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah today, among several points it was decided that treated water from Okhla will be released downstream into the Yamuna to improve the river’s water quality. Addressing the meeting, Shah said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) should work in action mode to control water pollution. He said the Delhi government should take continuous and effective steps to stop the increasing pollution from industrial units. Shah said apart from Delhi, chemicals are also coming into the Yamuna River through waste from other states, so all these states should…

Today marked an important day in Batla House demolition case as the Delhi High Court heard the Muradi Road Khasra number 279 demolition case. Earlier, the court had granted an interim stay on the demolition of several properties in Batla House, Okhla, after residents challenged the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) notices that were issued on the basis of a Supreme Court order. The demolitions were originally scheduled to begin on June 11, with the DDA serving notices in May. However, the interim relief halted the process. Affected residents were given 15-day time to vacate their premises. Resident’s counsel, lawyer Fahad…

Thursday marks a crucial day for the residents of Batla House as the Delhi High Court is to hear their plea against eviction. Majority of the families, who had earlier secured interim relief after the DDA pasted eviction notices on their properties on May 26 giving them just 15 days to vacate now anxiously await the court’s decision on July 10. ALSO READ: Youth dies in Abul Fazal Enclave road accident: Residents The upcoming hearing will determine whether the interim protection granted to them earlier will continue or if they face the grim prospect of losing their homes. For these residents,…