Author: theokhlatimes
‘Wear masks in crowded places, take booster dose’: Appeal after BF.7 drives China’s Covid surge With BF.7 driving China’s Covid surge, the infection is back in the news after four cases of the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant BF.7 detected in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told reporters after holding a Covid review meeting: “Covid is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation.” The World Health Organization (WHO) said BF.7 is a shorter term for BA.5.2.1.7 and is the fastest spreading Covid virus. Congress Lok Sabha MP…
Jamia History Prof releases Raza’s book ‘Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli’ A book on Delhi’s History & Urdu’s Journey has been released by Dr Rohma Javed Rashid Assistant Professor, Department of History, Jamia Millia Islamia, at an event in Delhi. “This book is packaged in such a way to make it appealing to everyone — be it a student or working professional, housewife or a senior citizen,” said Assistant Professor Rohma. To order the book contact at 9870477658 The newly-released book, The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli, journalist Raza Elahi weaves in…
‘Inventor’ of Chicken Tikka Masala dies Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular dish in Okhla as every day hundreds and thousands of food lovers relish the delicacy in local eateries of Jamia Nagar. However, many among them have no idea about the inventor of this finger licking dish until news surfaced about the death of Ali Ahmed Aslam. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1605830585552732161 According to several international publications, the dish was introduced in the UK by Aslam in 1970s and since then it travelled across the world and came to Okhla also. Aslam, a Glaswegian chef, was 77 years old. His death was announced…
Zubed ur Rehman gets new responsibility Dr Zubed ur Rehman Khan is hereby nominated as Member of the Consultive Committee of the Food Corporation of India for the State of UP for a period of two years or until further orders. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1605618399710568449
Okhla man pays price for making wudu without jacket at local mosque Usually when people visit mosques in winter to offer prayers they make wudu (Islamic washing before prayer) by hanging or placing their jackets. An Okhla resident too did this a few days ago when he went to offer prayer at one mosque in Jamia Nagar. After hanging his jacket by the hook he got engrossed in performing wudu. But he was in deep shock as when he reached for his jacket after performing the wudu, he couldn’t find Rs 2,400 in his pocket, according to a resident, aware…
Aarfa meets Rahul: What did Gandhi say about her? Shaheen Bagh Congress leader Aarfa Khanam met Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Alwar, according to her husband Muzakkir. He told the OT from Rajasthan over phone that they are in Alwar to take part in the yatra. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1605198567609614340 “Aarfa presented a poster of her standing in front of bulldozer in plastered leg in Shaheen Bagh to Rahul and got his signature on the huge photo. Rahul told her that he read about her story in newspapers and she is strong lady,” said Muzakkir. He said Aarfa also spoke…
Okhla Vihar resident dies in accident: Family members Okhla Vihar resident Md Rafique died after a pole fell on him at a work site in Shram Vihar on Sunday late night, according to family members. https://youtu.be/tnok-UDnbC4 After the family got the body today, Rafique, 55, was laid to rest in Batla House graveyard after isha prayer, said residents. A resident Shakeel said Rafique was working as a guard with some organisation which is into some project work in the locality and during a pole shifting the object lost balance and fell on him. He was rushed to a hospital in…
Pet festival in Okhla for animal lovers a huge hit For animal lovers the good news is that Pet Fed, a popular pet festival, is back after three years. Being held at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, the festival is attracting modest crowd from across the city. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1604731547135135745 The cutest weekend of the year started with the presence of 2000+ pets (dog, cat, and iguana included) and about 11000+ pet lovers and pet parents enjoying numerous activities like Khulja Sim Sim, Obedience Dog Show, Security Dog Show, Fab Indie and Mascot Award Presentation, Pet Fed Industry Awards Presentation, Temptation Alley, Clean Up…
Help Shaheen Bagh family find 18-year-old missing son A Shaheen Bagh family is looking for 18-year-old missing Umari Ahmed from the locality since December 15. The family’s friend said: “One of my friend’s brother is missing from Shaheen Bagh. He resides there only. His name is Umari Ahmed son of Intezar Ahmed resident of Shaheen Bagh. He was last seen on his bicycle on AFE, Shaheen Bagh, side near thokar number 4. Yesterday he was seen at Mahipalpur Chowk around 7 pm. But again, he has been missing from there. And in day time he was seen at construction site…
A car hit divider and turned turtle on Abul Fazal Enclave road a few hours ago on Sunday, according to residents who saw the mishap happening. https://youtu.be/VyYaYF7FLvI A citizen journalist said the car hit the divider and fell on a bike on the left side of the road just a few minutes ago. But all three people were lucky as they got away with minor injuries. Residents rushed to help them. The incident took place in front of a food outlet, Laziz Pizza, at thokar number 5 on AFE, said residents. Another resident said the biker got hurt as the…