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“Urdu is not the language of any region or religion; it is the language of whole India. Every Indian recognizes that Urdu language is a major part of the culture and heritage of this country.” Prof. Tariq Mansoor, Former Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University said today while addressing at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). He was speaking as the Guest of Honour to mark the 28th Foundation Day celebrations of MANUU. Mumtaz Ali, Chancellor of MANUU was the chief guest and Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-chancellor presided over the function. Continuing his address, Prof. Tariq Mansoor said that Urdu is…
The incidents of vehicles falling into the open drain in Abul Fazal Enclave continue. On Wednesday, two vehicles fell in the nallah — one in the evening and the other at night, according to eyewitnesses. Both vehicles were parked at the open drain in Abul Fazal Enclave. This is the third such incident this year. A few days ago, an e-rickshaw parked on the service road also fell into the drain. Earlier, another e-rickshaw fell into the drain when its owner parked it near the edge and went to relieve himself. The reason for these incidents is unclear, but local…
For the Delhi Assembly elections, AIMIM has nominated Shifaur Rahman Khan as its candidate for the Okhla Assembly constituency. Khan is currently in jail on charges related to the Delhi riots. He is the former president of the Jamia alumni group AJMI. Delhi AIMIM president Shoaib Jamee confirmed to OT that the party had finalised Shifaur Rahman’s candidacy. Previously, the party had also nominated Tahir Hussain, another accused in the Delhi riots, as its candidate for the Mustafabad Assembly constituency. There was some initial confusion in the locality about whether Shifaur Rahman would contest from Okhla on the AIMIM ticket…
The Election Commission has announced the much-awaited schedule for Delhi’s Assembly election. Voting will take place on February 5, and the votes will be counted on February 8. Over 1.55 crore voters will participate across 70 Assembly constituencies, 12 of which are reserved. The election will be conducted in a single phase. Candidates must file their nominations by January 17, and January 20 is the last date for withdrawing nominations. With this announcement, the model code of conduct is now in effect in Delhi. Voting will take place at 13,033 polling stations to select members for the eighth Delhi Assembly.…
Tensions appear to be brewing within Okhla AAP after a video surfaced showing two youths tearing down a poster of former AAP Councillor Wajid Khan. The incident escalated as the youths recorded their actions and later the video surfaced on social media. In the short clip, it can be seen that they not only tore the poster but also used explicit language against Wajid and another AAP leader Firoze. The video quickly spread across local groups, with a BJP leader posting it on his Facebook timeline. This triggered outrage and raised concerns about the lengths people go to during election…
The Delhi Government has taken decisive action to address complaints from women across the city regarding buses skipping stops where only female passengers are waiting and not picking them up. Expressing the government’s commitment towards female travellers, Chief Minister Atishi announced that bus drivers or conductors found avoiding stops where women are waiting will face suspension. YOU CAN PAY BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK Delhi Chief Minister Atishi also encouraged female travellers to record any such incidents that they notice and report it to the government through social media, assuring prompt action. She also reiterated ensuring the safety and convenience…
Around the world, roads are being widened, but in Jamia Nagar, the Hari Kothi Road is being narrowed. This development has left residents deeply upset, as they anticipate the road’s narrowing will lead to traffic snarls and other problems. ‘ The controversy centers around the Hari Kothi Road in Abul Fazal Enclave, with the UP Irrigation Department asserting that the road belongs to them. The department claims ownership of the land following the construction of new staff buildings on what was previously barren land a few months ago. Residents, however, fear that if the road is taken over by the…
Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), recently made a significant statement that could shake up the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections and impact politics in Okhla. In an interview with ABP News, Owaisi revealed that his party might field Shifaur Rahman, the jailed former president of the Jamia Alumni Association, from the Okhla Assembly seat. This revelation has sparked intense debate within the local political community. Shifaur Rahman, who was a prominent figure in the anti-CAA movement at Jamia Millia Islamia during his tenure as president from 2019-2020, is seen by many as a strong candidate in Okhla.…
Okhla AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan made every effort to convince officials not to proceed with their plan to widen the boundary wall on Abul Fazal Enclave Hari Kothi road on Thursday, but was unsuccessful. As of the time of this report, work is still underway to erect a new wall, encroaching on the existing road. Residents expressed concerns, lamenting that the road they have used for years is being narrowed, which could lead to traffic congestion and commuting issues on the Abul Fazal Enclave Hari Kothi Road, in front of Al Shifa Hospital. The boundary wall is being extended over…
Several makeshift fruit shops, operating for the past seven years in front of Al Shifa Hospital in Abul Fazal Enclave, were dismantled today as part of the construction of a boundary wall. These shops were dismantled to make way for a boundary wall being built by the UP Irrigation Water Department. As news spread through the locality in the afternoon, concerned residents gathered. Two local leaders, Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan and Congress leader Arfa Khanam, arrived at the scene, though many other leaders were absent. Surprisingly, former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan and his Councillor daughter Ariba Khan were not…