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AMU Scholar receives Oral Presentation Award at National Seminar

Aligarh, December 2: Aligarh Muslim University Research Scholar associated with the Department of Botany, Mr Waseem Muhstaq was recently awarded the ‘Best Oral Presentation Award’ during a National Seminar on ‘Advances in Plant Science Frontier: Development and Environment’ (APSF-2016) held at the Department of Botany, Gandhi Faiz-e-Alam College, Shajahanpur.

Mr Mushtaq, who had presented a paper titled, ‘Allelopathic Impact of Nicotiana Plumbaginifolia on Some Weed and Pulse Crops’ at the National Seminar is doing Phd under the supervision of Professor Mohammad Badruzzaman Siddiqui in AMU.

Tibbiya College observes World Aids Day

Aligarh, December 2: The Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with Red Ribbon Club of the University today observed the World AIDS Day.

On the occasion, the Chief Guest, Padamshri Professor Hkm. Syed Zillur Rehman said that India shares a big portion of HIV positive people of the world and it is imperative to create awareness among masses on AIDS.

Prof Jugal Kishore, Head, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhaman Mahaveer Medical College, New Delhi and Dr Maseehuddin Siddiqui Ex MO and In-charge ART delivered the lecture on the theme of ‘Hands up for HIV Prevention’ and ‘Functioning of ART Center’ respectively.

Meanwhile, Dr Rupender Kumar Goel, Chief Medical Officer, District, Aligarh promised to provide various health Schemes to the Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib.

Prof M M Wamiq Amin, Dean, Faculty of Unani Medicine urged the students to spread awareness in masses on AIDS, while Prof Saud Ali Khan, Principal, Tibbiya College, AMU boosted the moral of the organizing team. Prof S M Ashraf laid emphasis on the awareness and the prevention of AIDS. The technical session was chaired by Prof Anees Ahmad Ansari and Prof Abdul Mobin Khan.

One of the highlights of the event was the release of a book authored by Prof S M Safdar Ashraf, Chairman, Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib. The book, which is titled, ‘Maholiyati Sehat’ was released by Prof Syed Zillur Rehman and Dr Rupender Kumar Goel. Prof Najam Khaliq, Chairman, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College delivered the review of the book. 

The event also had certificates distribution to the winners of various competitions on AIDS awareness organized by Dr Ali Jafar Abdi, Co-ordinator Red Ribbon Club.

Prof Anees Ismail, Prof Naeem Ahmad Khan, Prof Abdul Manan, Prof Misbahuddin, Prof Firasat Ali, Prof Abu Waris Jamil, Prof Ashhar Qadeer, Prof Mohd Anwar, Prof Mansoor A Siddiqui, Prof Hisamuddin and Prof Asia were also present at the event.

PG students Mr Naeem, Mrs Zarreen Baig, Mr M Kaleem, Mr M Javed, Intern Naqeebuddin, Mr Razi Khan, Mr Sheeraz Khan and Mr Irfan worked tirelessly to make the event successful.

Dr Abdul Aziz Khan conducted the programme, while Dr Ammar Ibne Anwar proposed the vote of thanks.

AMU marks Raja Mahendra Pratap’s birth anniversary

Aligarh, December 2: Marking the birth anniversary of Freedom Fighter and social reformist, Raja Mahendra Pratap, the Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) today said that Raja Pratap was a proud AMU alumnus, who urged the students to follow footsteps of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and to join the ‘Freedom Movement.’

He added that Raja Pratap’s family was closely associated with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of the institution and they also donated land, where AMU’s City School is situated.  

"We have always acknowledged that the Raja did lease 3.04 acres of land to AMU in 1929 at a rate of Rs. 2/- per annum and we are proud of his contribution,” said the Vice Chancellor.

Meanwhile, AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali said that the late Raja stood for ‘values of secularism.’ He added that Raja Pratap was the President of India's first Provisional Government in exile established at Kabul in 1915, which was established with the help of some leading Muslim clerics.

Freedom fighter, journalist, writer and revolutionary, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh received his education at the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College and with this background he shaped into a true revolutionary and a freedom fighter.

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