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Watch: After grave costs stump bereaved, MLA Amanat says don’t pay more than Rs 3,000 for burial at Batla House graveyard When people die the last thing that their loved ones want is to face hassle for burying the body and ending up to pay huge amount for the final resting place. In Batla House complaints have been received that the graveyard charges Rs 6,000 and more for the final resting place, according to a video uploaded by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on his timeline a few hours ago soliciting several comments. To address the issue Amanatullah reached the Batla…
Sisodia distributes Rs 7.48 cr as financial assistance to 307 sportspersons Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia urged the sportspersons from Delhi to achieve big and make Delhi and the entire nation proud. In a function organized at Chhatrasal Stadium, he distributed cheques worth INR 7.48 crore as financial assistance to 307 sportspersons. Deputy CM Sisodia said the Delhi government is ensuring world-class training as well as nutritional requirements of the young sportspersons. He said: “Sports play a crucial role in education. On one hand, Delhi has been at the top position in School Games for last three years. On the…
Khateeb gets important position in Delhi Youth Congress Okhla-based youth leader Khateeb Khan was appointed vice president of Indian Youth Congress. “I am thankful to leaders for showing trust in me. I will dedicate my time to the organisation,” he said.
Watch: OT long time reader, well wisher contributes Rs 5,000 towards saving the Okhla Times After reading our crowdfunding appeal, the OT’s long-time reader and the Hind Guru Academy chairman Noor Nawaz Khan contributed Rs 5,000 to sustain the community portal the OT. We request our readers to make financial contribution towards saving OT from closure. Please click on the link: https://www.instamojo.com/@theokhlatimes https://youtu.be/4bkM0tCejpk
Watch: Open air terrace cafe in Okhla to meet, work, munch and chill An open air terrace cafe was opened in Jamia Nagar today. “We will be opening up our new space, Cafe Karvaan in Jamia Nagar today for people to come and sit together, organise meetings, host events and more so be part of the very interesting events that we host fortnightly. This is also a sort of its place in Jamia Nagar for chai lovers. You all are invited to join us today,” wrote journalist turned entrepreneur Asad Ashraf on his timeline. Address: 8, B/1, Fourth Floor, Khasra…
Proud moment for Okhla! Zubed Ur Rehman scoops Bharat Gaurav Award Proud moment for Okhla as Zubed Ur Rehman popularly known as Babban Khan in the locality has scooped Bharat Gaurav Award today. “Received prestigious Bharat Gaurav Award in presence of Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste and Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Member of Parliament,” he wrote a few minutes ago on his timeline soliciting several comments from his fans online. Owner at Madhusudan Gaushala in Chandyana, Khan, who was recently appointed as Vice President of Wrestling Federation of India is a known face in the locality. Besides a businessman, he is…
Strong family, strong society drive to start from Feb 19 Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini has affirmed that building a strong family and a strong society is the need of the hour. A webinar has been organised by the JIH to introduce the 10-day countrywide campaign – ‘Strong Family Strong Society’ – to be observed next month from February 19. Officials JIH, SIO and GIO from across the country participated in the webinar. The campaign will be organised by the JIH Women’s wing. Speaking at the webinar, the JIH president said the Jamaat is working with leaders of…
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…
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…
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…