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Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and adjoining areas on Thursday, according to media reports. The National Center for Seismology said the epicentre of the magnitude 6.1 earthquake was near Afghanistan. The tremors were felt at 2.50 pm, it said. DEVELOPING STORY

Urdu literature: Towering Qais Rampuri no more, tadfeen in Shaheen Bagh Qais Rampuri, Urdu poet and retired news editor Sahara Urdu, suffering from paralysis for the last few years, passed away on Saturday at 9.30 pm at his Okhla house. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1743874048164028750 The poet’s daughter Tazeen Sultana said her father was 75 years old. He belonged to Rampur but was settled in Old Delhi and then later on moved to Shaheen Bagh and then to Jasola, said his son Shiraz. Tadfeen will take place in Shaheen Bagh qabristan after namaze asar, said Fahad Sherwani.

Experts discuss brighter future for children Cultures of childhood in contemporary South Asia took center stage at Jamia Hamdard in December, where experts, professors, and students gathered to deliberate on the issue, writes Haya Asif. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1743643707306295531 The Centre for Media and Mass Communication Studies at Jamia Hamdard organised this two-day seminar in collaboration with the Department of Social Sciences at South Asian University on December 14-15, 2023. During his presidential address, Professor (Dr) M Afshar Alam explored the impact of socio-economic disparities on South Asian children. His strong emphasis on education as a crucial tool to overcome these challenges resonated…

Jamia Millia Islamia, Tennis (Men) won third place in All India Tennis Inter University Championship, according to university coach Md Moonis. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1743624104010219645 Jamia has been at the forefront of holding sports events from time to time. On December 31, 2023 North Zone Inter University Tennis (Men) Tournament was organised by the Games and Sports Department, Jamia and it was concluded at NMAKP Sports Complex of the university. Twenty Nine (29) university teams from North Zone participated in the tournament wherein Kurukshetra University and JMI teams reached the final. Kurukshetra University was the Winner and JMI was the Runner up of…

Manmohitpreet Kaur and Faraz Ahmed Aaswi, students of B.A. (Hons) from the Department of Geography, Faculty of Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) visited the Ideation Centre set up at FTK-Centre for Information Technology of the university and shared their ideas on their vision of “ViksitBharat@2047”. Key features: 1. Vision for Viksit Bharat in 2047: Both Manmohitpreet and Faraz expressed a common vision for Viksit Bharat in 2047, emphasizing the importance of achieving targets of sustainable development and inclusive growth. Ms. Kaur envisioned an India which has reached maximum potential in terms of manufacturing sector and offered a safer space for…

Unprecedented crackdown on bikers using loud silencers in Jamia Nagar Bikers using silencers on their two-wheelers, beware, as the Jamia Nagar police station has launched an unprecedented crackdown on residents flouting the rules. https://youtu.be/eek1E5wmur8?feature=shared Activist Md Sagheer said the Station House Officer (SHO) himself has been on the ground for the last two days, ensuring the penalty for bikers violating the noise limit rules. A large number of bikes were seized on Tuesday, he added. The activist mentioned that the drive will continue. The development was welcomed by local residents who appreciated the work being done by the local police…

ED conducts fresh searches at premises linked to Amanatullah Fresh searches at about four-five premises in Delhi, mostly including in Okhla, was carried out by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday as part of a money laundering probe against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan linked to alleged irregularities in recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board, official sources said. The raids are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. The agency had in October raided the premises of the 49-year-old legislator who represents the Okhla constituency in the Delhi assembly.…

Keeping vigilant eye on new variant JN.1 of Coronavirus Keeping a vigilant eye on the new variant JN.1 of the Coronavirus, the Kejriwal government is in action mode, taking all the requisite steps. Delhi’s Health Minister Shri Saurabh Bharadwaj visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital to assess the preparedness. The hospital has reserved 20 beds for COVID patients, but there hasn’t been a confirmed case in the hospital yet. Separate help desks have been set up for COVID patients, along with a dedicated testing centre in the hospital. Immediate treatment will be given upon confirmation of COVID. Directives have…

In the heart of Delhi, where the towering Qutub Minar casts its shadow, a remarkable story of compassion unfolds. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1742365491589517746 Prof. Farhat Basir Khan has set his sights on a small colony grappling with adversity. This community, predominantly comprised of individuals facing disabilities, battles abject poverty daily. Last year marked a turning point when Prof. Farhat Basir Khan joined forces with Shoket Mufti, embarking on a mission that went beyond charity – it was a profound act of compassion. Together, they distributed blankets and essential food to those who needed it most, casting a glimmer of hope into the lives…

Inside story: Who removed AFE garbage dump? Since the removal of the garbage dump from Abul Fazal Enclave, politics has heated up in the locality, with many Congress critics claiming otherwise. https://youtu.be/ZxTFadkvLb0?feature=shared The debate was triggered after Councillor Ariba Khan and her father Asif Md Khan, former MLA of Okhla, did a Facebook Live claiming that they had cleaned the garbage dump. Their works got praising from across the locality as residents were deeply upset with garbage dumping in the open. After the video was posted by the OT, it solicited several positive comments; however, among them were some who…