The Latest Breaking News from Okhla

‘I didn’t know my name was deleted’: Voters in Okhla on the pre-SIR ‘clean-up’

Last year, Delhi had around 1.55 crore registered voters. By the time the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise began this year, that number had already fallen to around 1.45 crore.

Newslaundry · Sep 24

From Okhla to Badarpur: 5 Delhi seats that lost over 40% of their 2025 electorate

All comparisons between deleted names and votes cast in 2025 are size comparisons only, not indications of overlap between the two groups.

Newslaundry · Aug 31

Dec 29, 2025: Okhla’s waste-to-energy plant makes it harder to breathe

When a waste-to-energy plant was first set up in Okhla, residents were told this is the solution to the capital’s waste woes. But for those living in the area, it is more of a problem than a solution. Residents describe black smoke, respiratory issues, asthma attacks, and multiple other everyday…

Newslaundry · Dec 29, 2025

In Delhi, Muslim drivers ‘hide identity’, avoid kanwar yatra route ‘fearing targeted violence’

“Mahaul theek nahi hai. Hifazat kare…Jo bhi community stickers laga rahe hai apne mazhab ke, usse bhi kahin na kahin problem ho raha hain. Hum threat mein hain (The environment is not good. Be careful…whoever is putting religious stickers, that too is creating a problem somewhere. We are under threat).”

Newslaundry · Aug 3, 2024

Delhi: Fire breaks out at factory in Okhla Phase 2

A massive fire broke out in a factory located in the Okhla Phase 2 area in the national capital city in the early hours of Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 28, 2024

Delhi Water Crisis: Residents struggle to get water amid ongoing water paucity

Amidst the ongoing water crisis in the National Capital of the country, residents continue to struggle to get water in the areas of Okhla and Mayur Vihar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 25, 2024

Delhi: Fire engulfs 3 coaches of Taj Express, none hurt

A major fire broke out in three coaches of Taj Express between Delhi's Tughlakabad and Okhla on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 3, 2024

Delhi: Doctors facilitate rapid 25-km transport of human heart for transplant

A 51-year-old man got a new lease of life as the green corridor between Aakash Hospital at Dwarka to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Okhla helped in successfully transporting a live heart in a mere 26 minutes for the recipient. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 14, 2024

‘It’s impossible to breathe’: Delhi’s rubbish dumps drive sky-high methane emissions

Leaking, ‘super emitter’ landfills of India’s capital are a global hotspot for the potent greenhouse gas, according to satellite data

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

When should one have a heart checkup done

Heart health is vital for our overall well-being and quality of life. However, many people may not be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of heart disease, or when they should get a heart check up. According to Dr. Mohit Tandon, Consultant Non Invasive Cardiologist, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla…

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2023