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Heartwarming! Ravish lends helping hand to Urdu journalist Aamir’s family after Okhla journalists start crowdfunding drive Ramon Magsaysay Award winner former NDTV journalist Ravish Kumar has lend a helping hand to Urdu journalist Aamir Saleem Khan’s family after Okhla journalists started crowdfunding drive in their group. Aamir, who was Editor Urdu daily Hamara Samaj, died of heart failure at 1.04 pm on Monday at G B Pant Hospital, in Delhi and he was 48 years, leaving behind two children and wife. https://youtu.be/UKH2tG0GMo4 Munne Bharti, who started the crowdfunding drive to assist death journalist’s family financially,  wrote that Ravish Kumar too…

Since 9 pm on Monday when Congress leader Advocate Aarfa Khanam attack her senior former Okhla Congress MLA Asif Md Khan in FB live, journalists and YouTubers have been trying to get his response over the controversy. https://youtu.be/5-qCKQ1_L5w The OT called Asif on Monday night and Tuesday morning for his feedback and his reply was to maintain a silence over the whole matter. He said he has nothing to say on the subject. On Tuesday one YouTuber who visited his office at Kalindi Kunj said many social media journalists were looking for his feedback but he was unavailable. Asif told…

MP Javed raises Jamia’s issues in Parliament Javed Ali Khan, a Member of the Rajya Sabha representing Uttar Pradesh in the Upper House, raised some issues of Jamia Millia Islamia during question hours. https://fb.watch/hofgLaC6f1/ Representing Samajwadi Party, Khan, is also an alumnus of Jamia. The video of the MP is doing the rounds in the virtual world with many employees sharing it. In his short address, Khan is heard talking about several issues, including the sacking of Jamia Teachers’ Association, and others.

Jamaat bans public from taking pictures, videos of its campus, gives reasons A local YouTuber who had visited Jamaat-e-Islami Hind headquarters in Dawat Nagar a few days ago faced difficulties in shooting a movie for his project. He said guards told him that he needs permission from higher authorities to do so. After talking with a few JIH workers, it was known that the religious body has banned public from taking pictures and videos of its campus without permission. JIH Secretary, Media Dept, Syed Tanveer Ahmed, confirmed this development to the OT over phone and said the organisation has taken…

Meet 3 women honoured with Women’s Manifesto Award 2022 To recognise efforts made by women or women managed organisation for rendering distinguished services for the cause of women and development of nation, Women’s Manifesto gave Women’s Manifesto Award. It is given considering their excellence in the areas of entrepreneurship/ journalism/ art & culture/ academics/ sports/ literature/ social service, said the Okhla-headquartered NGO. “Awardees are selected from the nomination received and shortlisted after verification of information provided. Then it is finalized and selected by a team of three jury members. The candidate will be awarded with memento; certificate and cash prize…

Ariba Khan, who won the MCD elections 2022 from Abul Fazal Enclave ward by defeating AAP sitting Councillor Wajid Khan, got a warm welcome in her hometown. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1602526096846909440 Waqar Khan wrote in his timeline sharing a few photos of the event. “Daughter of Bara Basti has made the area proud by registering a win in the MCD poll. Local residents are very happy and they welcomed her with elderly praying for her success.” Ariba is daughter of former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan.

Aarfa makes big revelation, hits out at Asif in 18-minute FB live, video going viral Congress leader Advocate Aarfa Khanam criticised former Okhla Congress MLA Asif Md Khan in a live more than 18-minute long video on Monday. She started with sharing some information with the netizens and said she worked hard in Shaheen Bagh but during ticket distribution from the Congress party, she had offer to contest from Matia Mahal in Jama Masjid but she declined as she wanted to fight from AFE ward. https://youtu.be/5-qCKQ1_L5w A few minutes in the video, she indirectly attacked Asif without naming him. Later…

Pathetic customer service by Eureka Forbes Aquaguard water purifier upsets Okhla resident A resident in Okhla has termed customer service of Eureka Forbes Aquaguard water purifier as pathetic. He said it was four days ago when he lodged a complaint on the customer service of Eureka Forbes India informing it about the problem being faced in his Aquaguard water purifier and the response has been tepid. The resident, who has been using the Aquaguard water purifier for more than a decade, said since December 8, 2022 when he filed the complaint he made more than five calls and even escalated…

Watch: Good news! Asif promises something new on this Shaheen Bagh garbage spot After winning the MCD election 2022 from Abul Fazal Enclave ward, Ariba Khan’s father Asif Md Khan has promised to fulfill promises made during the election campaign. Congress candidate Ariba defeated AAP’s sitting Councillor Wajid Khan with more than 100 votes. https://youtu.be/5-oahx3wiPY During the campaign, roadside garbage dump at Shaheen Bagh in front of a mosque and one nearby by a local hospital were talk of the campaign with all contestants promising to end it following long demand of the residents. Asif told the OT that he…

Scribes in Okhla mourn death of young Urdu journalist from heart attack. Aamir Saleem Khan died at 1.04 pm today at G B Pant Hospital. It was two days ago when he was rushed to the hospital and admitted to the ICU and put on ventilator following a massive heart attack. And despite doctors their best to revive him, he never recovered, said senior Jawaid Rahmani who knew him for years. Khan used to reside in Mehndiyan close to Delhi Gate with his family and he is to be laid to rest at Mehndiyan Qabristan, behind Maulana Azad Medical College,…