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Batla House demolition notice for houses and shops in Khasra numbers 277 and 279 is giving sleepless nights to affected residents and their close family members living outside Delhi. These two Khasras fall within the same neighbourhood, and since the notices were posted — by the UP Irrigation Department for Khasra 277 and the DDA for Khasra 279 (following a Supreme Court order) — residents of Muradi Road in Batla House have expressed deep concern that the demolition will leave them homeless and destitute. An elderly woman identified as Amma said: “If my building is demolished, where will I find…

Fresh notices have been served to several houses in Muradi Road, Batla House, on Monday based on Supreme Court directive. This case is new as notices have been served on houses of Khasra number 279, said residents. According to the fresh notices in Batla House pasted on several houses, they pointed out that the houses and shops were built on DDA land and encroached and unauthorised. A resident, who didn’t give his name, told the OT that his family has been residing in the house since 1984 and they have no other place to go as the notice period to…

Sudan and Jamia are set to enhance collaboration and educational exchange between their institutions. This mutual interest in strengthening academic partnerships was affirmed during a recent visit by Dr Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan, and Mohamed Ali Fazari, Counsellor at the Sudanese Embassy, to Jamia Millia Islamia. Sudan and Jamia to boost academic ties During their meeting with Prof Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor of Jamia, and Prof Md Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, discussions were held at the university’s Yasser Arafat Hall on exploring new avenues for cooperation between Sudanese higher education institutions and Jamia. This…

As Covid-19 cases gradually increase across India, the Delhi Government has issued a Covid advisory urging hospitals in the national capital to remain fully prepared. Hospitals have been directed to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, Covid testing kits, and vaccines. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh assured citizens there is no need to panic, stating that the latest Covid-19 variant behaves much like the common flu. “As of yesterday, a total of 23 Covid cases have been reported in Delhi. The Delhi Government is verifying whether these patients are city residents or have come from outside. We are…

Jamia expels students involved in April 25 campus violence. Also, the university has issued show-cause notices to over 20 other students in connection with the incident. The move is being seen as a major crackdown on campus rowdyism aimed at curbing violent clashes among students. According to media reports, the clash in Jamia Millia Islamia occurred last month near the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra, inside Gate Number 8 of the university. The violence disrupted academic activities and left several students injured. After a few days reports surfaces that Jamia expels students. Jamia expels 7 students for campus violence One…

Bulldozers Jamia Nagar concerns are rising as bulldozers are set to roll into this densely populated area, according to residents, who said panic has gripped the locality after notices were pasted on the walls of several structures on Thursday. The notice is in Hindi, and a rough translation is presented here. Bulldozers Jamia Nagar? Notice gives 15 days time “This is to inform the general public that in Village Okhla, at Khasra Number 277 (Khizar Baba Colony, Muradi Road), Delhi,) land belonging to the Irrigation Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh has been illegally encroached upon, and permanent structures…

Two kids were hurt when a portion of a wall from an under-construction building collapsed in Jogabai Extension, Batla House, on Wednesday night following a dust storm that brought heavy rain and hail, according to residents. BY Mohd Haseeb. The two kids hurt were rushed to a trauma centre, where they are currently undergoing treatment, said a resident familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. Two kids hurt: One critical Former Congress Councillor Shoaib Danish told the OT over the phone that in the tragic incident, two hurt kids  who were passing by the building when it was raining…

Abul Fazal mosque waterlogging photo sparks outrage, with residents writing a letter to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on May 17, seeking relief. What has left residents in shock is that, despite the MLA office being informed several times about Abul Fazal mosque waterlogging photo — and even receiving two letters and several oral requests in the last few days addressed to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan — no action has been taken yet. Abul Fazal mosque waterlogging photo triggers outrage The Abul Fazal mosque waterlogging photo triggered outrage after it was posted by this portal on its social media handle on…

Prof Naved Iqbal of Jamia receives British Academy visiting fellowship 2025 Prof Naved Iqbal, a distinguished academic from the Department of Psychology at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), has been awarded the prestigious British Academy Visiting Fellowship 2025. This international recognition adds another feather to his cap, reinforcing his reputation as a global scholar. ALSO READ Nation first: Jamia suspends ties with all Turkish institutions as Jamia, Turkiye relations strain As part of the fellowship, Prof Iqbal will collaborate with Prof Sarah Halligan at the University of Bath, UK, on a research project titled “Support Available to Refugee Children and Their…

An important Shaheen Bagh bridge (pulia), used daily by thousands of commuters, collapsed several days ago and has since been in urgent need of repair. The bridge connects Shaheen Bagh’s 40-foot road — a popular food hub — and is located just a few metres from the residence of former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan on Road Number 9 (AFE–Kalindi Kunj Road), near the auto stand. Following the collapse of the Shaheen Bagh bridge, which occurred about 15 days ago according to some residents, commuters’ hardships have increased, as they are now forced to take a longer route to reach…