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Okhla-based Babban’s stray cows caring story makes to mainstream media Zubaid-ur-Rehman, also known as Babban Khan, is a resident of Okhla and the OT has profiled him several times particularly his story of caring stray cows in his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY But now his story has found a space in mainstream media with India’s leading news agency PTI publishing a report about his work. A resident of Okhla, Babban Khan makes sure to spend a few days in his hometown in Chandyana village in Bulandshahr every week where he tends to…
Meet Johri Farm youths sanitising houses, offices, shops at ‘nominal prices’ As door-to-door sanitisation is picking up, a Johri Farm-based resident Aamir Ayub has started doing the service at minimum price. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY “We have minimised the price for sanitisation and try to donate from the revenue which gets generated, said Aamir, the owner of this organisation, who on Thursday was seen at Abul Fazal Enclave with his team for the senitising team. Aamir told OT that he is from Johri Farm. It is understood that the team started the work in the neighbourhood…
Religious leader who captivated you during Friday Khutba at Jamaat mosque dies People regular to Dawat Nagar mosque in Okhla are in disbelief that religious leader Khwaja Arifuddin, who captivated devotees during Friday Khutba at the mosque, is no more. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY According to sever social media posts, Khawaja Arifuddin, a senior Jamaat leader and former Ameer e Halaqa of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha died three days ago in Hyderabad. As the National Secretary for Social Service at Markaz in his previous term, Khawaja Arifuddin was off and on seen delivering Friday Khutba at…
Scholar School adds another feather to its cap The Scholar School under the aegis of Human Welfare Foundation was awarded with outstanding school award 2020 by Delhi Minorities Commission, Government of NCT Delhi for dedication in developing students’ physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual and leadership personality, said school administrator Qazi Muhammad Miyan. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY “The Scholar School provides excellent education and upbringing which prepares students for modern challenges. The dedication of the staff, their technical skills and collaboration ensure that the school meets the needs of all the students. It is a proud moment for…
Okhla-based renowned Arabic scholar, former JNU professor dies Okhla-based Arabic scholar Faizanullah Farooqi, who scooped the President of India Certificate for his services to Arabic language in 2019, died at 2 am on Wednesday in a private local hospital where he was undergoing treatment for days, according to a resident. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY It is reported that Faizanullah Farooqi, who retired from JNU Arabic Department in 2019, was unwell for days after being tested Corona positive and was hospitalised in Fortis Escorts Hospital in Sarai Jullena, said a resident, who is his neighbour in Abul…
Teen drowns in Haji Colony, body fished out An 18-year-old youth drowned in Haji Colony on Tuesday a few hours ago. He met with the accident while trying to save his two friends who had allegedly fallen into the pit during the rain, said a resident, adding that police was informed and the body was fished out from the man made pool, a claim that OT was unable to independently verify. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY The boy has been identified as Mohammad Amir, said Ghaffar Manzil resident Shadab Alam. The boy was residing in a rented house…
Now, avail ration delivery at your doorstep in Okhla Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that his government has approved Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana. The scheme will help beneficiaries avail doorstep delivery of ration. Announcing the scheme, Kejriwal in a video Press conference said people who collect ration from PDS shops can get the ration delivered to their homes. He said it was his government’s dream that the poor get ration with respect. Kejriwal also said the scheme will be implemented within 6-7 months, and from the day of implementation of the scheme the Delhi government will…
Death of Zakir Bagh-based internationally acclaimed Jamia’s social science professor mourned The death of Professor HY Siddiqui, retired Professor of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, is being mourned on the social media and in the locality. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY He was suffering from old age ailments and was undergoing treatment in Apollo Hospital for a month, said sources, adding that it was here that he passed away on Saturday. Mourning his death, Professor Akhtarul Wasey wrote: “We lost in him a great mentor, senior colleague and a very pleasant person. May Allah bless him with…
IITian designs online rapid revision course for Okhla’s Jee, Neet aspirants Sharib Tasneem is in final year of B.Tech at IIT-Guwahati and since lockdown he has been working to find out ways how to guide students who want to crack the prestigious institute, reports MAJID. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Sharib said he has designed online rapid revision course for Okhla residents in which selected chapters will be covered according to the demand of students. “In the times of Covid-19, students preparing for competitive exams (Jee mains, Neet) are unable to clear doubts and learn problem solving…
Online learning may not be a solution, but it is a necessity: Sisodia Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia addressed the first session of the Principal Training Programme for the batch 2020-21 via video conference on Monday. IIM Ahmedabad will train the next batch of 50 Delhi Government school principals in leadership and empowerment which is in continuation with the tie up between IIM-A and SCERT Delhi. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY So far 700 Heads of Schools have undergone training at IIM- A which started four years ago. The aim of the…