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Two die after truck hits motorcycle at Kalindi Kunj In another road accident, two motorcycle-borne men lost their lives after their vehicle was hit by a truck in Kalindi Kunj area, according to media reports. Police said on Monday that the accident took place near the Kalindi Kunj metro station on Sunday evening, reported the news agency. The deceased were identified as Vishal Sharma (23) and Nayan (24), both residents of Faridabad, police said, reported PTI. “On Agra Canal Road, near Kalindi Kunj Metro Station, the police team found one bike and a truck in an accidental condition,” reported IANS…
Okhla residents hold meeting, march to create awareness on drug abuse, crime Deeply worried with rising crime and drug abuse incidents in Okhla, educated residents and professionals have decided to be at the forefront by holding meetings and marches to curb the menace. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1663430194508464134 If on Sunday a meeting of educated residents, including some activists was held in Zakir Nagar, in Abul Fazal Enclave and Shaheen Bagh some residents took out awareness march against drug abuse. A message of Irfan Ullah Khan, convener of Jamia Nagar Coordination committee, Okhla, read: “An important general meeting of JNCC was held Sunday at…
Crackdown on illegal hoardings, banners The civic agency has launched a drive on illegal hoardings and banners in Jamia Nagar as walls cluttered with unauthorised posters appeared clean. Welcoming the move, residents blamed coaching institutes for illegally putting posters and banners across the locality in violation of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act. For long residents have been demanding actions against posters menace. It would be interesting to see how long its last, said one resident adding that as you walk in Batla House and other places you can see illegal posters and banners everywhere. Even the wall…
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR? Did you feel it in Okhla? According to media reports an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 occurred 70 km southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan at around 10.19 am. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/gR-btpGIE7s 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt in J&K, Delhi-NCR. According to India’s National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 was reported near Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Sunday morning. The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, occurred around 11.23 am, seismologists said, reported NDTV. Netizens shared their experience in the virtual world with one user writing: “I just experience a mild tremor in Delhi.” However,…
Another stabbing incident, Batla House woman gets 32 stitches Another stabbing incident was reported in Jamia Nagar, according to Mahmood Ahmed. Sharing this information on his timeline some 18 hours ago, he wrote in Hinidi that this incident took place in Jogabai a day ago. https://youtu.be/gR-btpGIE7s Thirty-two-year-old Shahana was rushed to a trauma centre and she got 32 stitches, said her sister Fauzia. She said: “The incident took place on May 25 at 7 pm in Batla House. An unknown person attacked and fled from the spot. We don’t have any personal enmity with anybody in the locality. As the…
AFE N-block residents face hardship, health issues due to overflowing sewer for weeks The residents of N Block in Abul Fazal Enclave are facing a grave issue as the lane leading to their homes remains blocked by sewage water, causing significant inconvenience and health risks, writes Samiya Khalid. [According to the OT’s Saturday report based on another resident of this locality, work has begun to fix the problem after weeks of hardship.] The stagnant sewage water not only disrupts daily life activities but also poses a potential threat of disease outbreaks in the area. https://youtu.be/FL6k80MQCwc For weeks now, the lane…
Watch: Batla House resident’s brand new car hit in multi-vehicle crash, he survives accident with wife A Batla House resident’s brand new car was among five vehicles which were hit by a DTC bus on Wednesday at Masigarh chowk. https://youtu.be/NnlovuDYDqU One person was killed and at least four others were injured when a cluster bus rammed several vehicles (at least five) at a traffic signal near Julaina close to Holy Family Hospital and Jamia Millia Islamia on Wednesday evening, police said. Batla House resident Kalimuddin said he was with his wife in his new Houndai Aura which he had bought…
Al Shifa consultant Dr Sajad among 5 hurt in road accident after DTC cluster bus hits 5 vehicles near Jamia, 1 dead One person died and five others sustained injuries after a DTC cluster bus going towards Maharani Bagh lost control and hit five vehicles near Masih Garh Chowk in New Friends Colony area today at 4.45 pm. https://youtu.be/E9K5vRXaYGw Among those injured and hospitalised one person is Dr Sajad Ul Islam Mir. It is understood that he was on an auto which was also hit in the accident. It couldn’t be confirmed whether he was on the same auto whose…
Jamia loses its another bright star Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus and stage artist Hafeez ul Waqar passed away today, according to Syed Md Kazim, a school teacher at Jamia. In a social media post a few minutes ago, he wrote, Hafeez studied at Jamia in 1991 BA (Pass course). ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/DSXxol_pJHw He said he was informed about his death from kidney ailment by his wife. Today I spoke with the family who informed me about his death, said Kazim. Hafiz brother was at Jami and he too died two years ago, said the Jamia teacher. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1661319954912669697 DEVELOPING STORY
‘Anti-encroachment’ drive in Zakir Nagar, Batla House sparks rumour in Okhla An anti-encroachment drive in Zakir Nagar and Batla House sparked rumours in the locality. It was a few minutes ago when Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on his social media timeline wrote: Today, MCD along with the police worked to remove the encroachment of Batla House Main road from Zakir Nagar. Last week, this decision was taken in a meeting with RWA, MCD and police. People are facing hardship due to roadside encroachment. We are not against any shop. Don’t occupy the road illegally as the road is for the…