Author: theokhlatimes

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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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

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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…

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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…

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Mirza Qamarul Hasan Beg needs no introduction at least in Okhla. For a large number of people in this locality who have benefited from Jamia Cooperative Bank (JCB), Beg is a popular face. Since taking as chairman of JCB years ago at a young age then, Qamarul has helped transform the bank into a modern and technology driven bank. The JCB was started by Mirza Faridul Hasan Beg (1936 – 2015), a noted social worker who hailed from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. Its first branch was opened in Batla House on December 28, 1995 when according to top JCB official…

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Aseem Asha’s Mehfil-e-Chaizade celebrates Ghalib on Christmas The Mehfil-e- Chaizade is a unique in-house festival of Aseem Asha Foundation which is usually celebrated on the occasion of Christmas. It was conceptualised to enjoy the ecstasy of literature and legacy of noted poets & writers with a cup of tea so that the message is conveyed to the young generation as well. In the initial phase of the Mehfil people such as poets Musavvir Rahman, Bushra Alvi Razzack and Yaseen Anwar, Urdu Storyteller, Fouzia Dastango, participated in the celebration and brighten every soul with melody of work by legendry literary personalities. This year…

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My Covid-19 test negative, I am in ICU. Pray for my recovery, says Fasihullah from hospital bed  Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association, Delhi-NCR, president Fasihullah Khan, who was admitted to Max, Saket Hospital after he got infected of Covid-19 a few days ago. On Wednesday, he updated about his health and said his new corona report has shown negative. However, he said he continues to be admitted in ICU of the hospital do to other post-corona complications. In a social media post on his timeline, Khan wrote: “I am thankful from the bottom of my heart that your love…

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