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Eid-ul-Adha: Do’s and Don’ts every Okhla resident must know. Two days before Eid-ul-Adha, which falls on June 6, the Jamia Nagar SHO, along with community leaders, was seen on Thursday proactively engaging with local Imams and residents to ensure that everything goes smoothly. In a video that recently surfaced, the SHO was seen standing outside Zakir Nagar’s main mosque. He appealed to the Imam to inform residents during Friday prayers to maintain cleanliness, avoid causing public inconvenience, and follow civic norms — especially regarding sacrificial practices, public prayer, and waste disposal. Later, the SHO also visited Batla House Jama Masjid…

Batla House not celebrating Eid-Ul-Adha over demolition threat. It’s that time of year again when Muslims gear up for Eid-ul-Adha and streets come alive with the bleating of goats, markets buzz with excitement, and homes brim with festive preparations. But in Batla House, particularly in Khasra number 279, a heavy silence hangs in the air. The usual joy has been replaced by a somber mood, as fear and uncertainty overshadow the spirit of the festival. Residents say they won’t be celebrating Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid 2025) Residents here say they won’t be celebrating Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid 2025) this year, as a cloud of…

Bulldozer panic spreads in Batla House after DDA officials visited Khasra 279 on Wednesday to conduct a structural survey, according to residents. Social activist Md Sagheer, who was present during the visit, said the officials were accompanied by local police and were also measuring the height of buildings. “Their visit has caused anxiety among residents, especially with Eid-ul-Adha just a few days away. The reason for the visit appears to take survey of the buildings,” said Sagheer while airing the event live. The Supreme Court on Monday declined for now to interfere with the demolition notices issued to the properties…

Dr Shaban Ahmad, PhD graduate under the supervision of Dr Khalid Raza, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, has been selected as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The position offers an annual salary of 5,93,000 DKK (₹ 77 lakh), inclusive of full healthcare, and generous funding for conferences and collaborative research. Dr Shaban Ahmad placement testament to Jamia’s growing global research footprint “This prestigious international placement is a significant testament to Jamia’s growing global research footprint. In parallel, he has also been selected as a…

Batla House Demolition: Since May 29, when the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging the proposed demolition of certain allegedly illegal properties on Muradi Road in Delhi’s Batla House, a tense anticipation has gripped the neighborhood. For around more than 40 residents of Khasra number 279 — who had knocked on the doors of the apex court seeking a stay on the demolition — it was a sleepless Sunday night. Anxiously awaiting the outcome of Monday’s hearing, many spent the night in prayer, discussion, or simply staring at the walls of homes that now hang in the balance,…

SC relief on Jamia Nagar demolition for residents of Khasra 279, said Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan. However, a lawyer said there is no relief and it is “misinterpretation” by the MLA. Several netizens and residents disagree with his statement on this point. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma told the residents, who had received 15-day eviction notices and apprehended imminent demolition, that they are free to avail remedies available under the law. The Justice Karol-led Bench directed that the matter be listed before the regular Bench for hearing in July. ALSO READ Batla House demolition: What…

Batla House demolition has reached a critical juncture, with tomorrow marking a crucial day for the residents of Khasra number 279. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear their plea challenging the demolition notices served to several homes and shops in the area. Following eviction notices giving them just 15 days to vacate their properties, concerned residents approached the Supreme Court seeking relief. On May 29, the Supreme Court granted them an initial reprieve by agreeing to hear their petition this week. Although the original application was filed by 38 individuals, over 40 residents and more have since joined the…

Professor Sushant Ghosh, senior faculty member and Director, Centre for Theoretical Physics, Jamia Millia Islamia has been acknowledged as a 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar™ by ScholarGPS®, achieving the 2nd highest global ranking in the competitive field of Black Hole Physics. Jamia terms Professor Sushant Ghosh achievement proud moment Jamia termed it as a proud moment. This honour places Professor Ghosh among the top 0.05 per cent of scholars worldwide in black hole research, highlighting exceptional scholarly productivity, impact, and quality sustained over the past five years, said the university. The recognition is based on comprehensive bibliometric analysis covering over 200…

Khizar Baba Colony Khasra 277 residents heaved a sigh of relief today after Delhi High Court has stayed demolition notice of Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department at Batla House. Advocate Dr Farrukh Khan, petitioner counsel on Delhi High Court said: “115 residence of Muradi road Jamia Nagar moves Delhi High Court seeking direction to restraining Irrigation Department to demolish their respective properties situated in Khasra No 277, situated as Muradi Road, Khizar Baba Colony, Jamia Nagar, Okhla. Next hearing is in August. Khizar Baba Colony: Next hearing in August “Today the matter came up in the Delhi High Court. We presented…

The Batla House demolition case reached the Supreme Court today. Following a petition filed against demolition notices issued for certain constructions on Muradi Road, Batla House, the Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the matter next week. The date of the hearing is yet to be fixed. The application was filed by 40 individuals who claim to be bonafide residents and property owners of the khasras (land parcels) where the notices were served. These notices, issued on May 26, directed residents to vacate their homes and shops within 15 days. Since the notices issued, Batla House demolition case has…