Friday, 20 January 2017

Press Releases Courtesy: Public Relations Office, AMU

Dept of Political Science mourns Dr Muhammad Hashim Kidwai’s sad demise

Aligarh, January 14: The teachers, staff and students associated with the Department of Political Science, Aligarh Muslim University organised a condolence meeting to mourn the sad demise of former AMU academic and Rajya Sabha Member, Dr Muhammad Hashim Kidwai, who had recently passed away at a New Delhi hospital after a brief illness.

Dr Kidwai joined AMU as a lecturer in 1948 and was promoted to the position of a reader in 1961. He retired from his services in 1982. The deceased is survived by three daughters and two sons.

AMU EC to recommend panel for new Vice Chancellor’s appointment

Aligarh, January 14: A special meeting of the Aligarh Muslim University’s Executive Council (EC) will take place on January 28, 2017 to recommend the University Court, a panel of five names for the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor under the concerned Statutes of the University.  AMU Registrar, Professor Javaid Akhtar informed that the meeting will be held at the Administrative block from 10:30 on Jan 28.

Meanwhile, a special meeting of the University Court will follow on February 4, 2017 from 11: 00 am onwards at the NRSC Club, AMU to consider a panel of five names to be recommended by the EC.

Former Personal Secretary, AMU VC Office, Mr Kafi passes away

Aligarh, January 16: Mr M A Kafi, former Personal Secretary attached with the Aligarh Muslim University’s Vice Chancellor Office passed away after brief illness. Mr Kafi, who was buried at the University Graveyard after the last rites had retired from his University services in 1998.

The deceased is survived by wife, three daughters and son.

Islamic University of Maldives Chancellor visits AMU

Aligarh, January 16: Dr Mohammad Shaheem Ali Saeed, Chancellor, Islamic University of Maldives on a visit to Aligarh Muslim University, met the AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) to discuss student exchange programmes in between Islamic University of Maldives and Aligarh Muslim University.

During the meeting, the AMU Pro Vice Chancellor and Islamic University of Maldives Chancellor also discussed strengthening India-Maldives relations through student exchange programmes.

After the meeting, Dr Shaheem visited the Maulana Azad library, where he was shown rare manuscripts and ancient scriptures along with the modern books, important research papers in different sections of the AMU Library.

Dr Shaheem also visited the Department of Islamic Studies and Research, where he interacted with students while seeing rare collections of Islamic Scriptures. During interaction with students and scholars, Dr Shameem urged them to study for serving the Ummah (Islamic Community) and the world in the best ways. He also replied to queries of students related with issues concerning the Muslim World.

On the occasion, Dr Shaheem also visited the Musa Dakri Museum, Professor K A Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies, Department of Sunni Theology, Kennedy Hall Auditorium and Bridge Course for Graduates of Deeni Madaris Centre. He was accompanied by AMU Public Relations Officer, Mr Omar Saleem Peerzada.  



JNMC Centre of Cardiology to start attending arrhythmias cases and conduct electrophysiological study and radiofrequency ablation

Aligarh, January 17: The Centre of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University will soon start attending cases of arrhythmias and conduct electrophysiological study and radiofrequency ablation on patients suffering with syncope and palpitations. These cases will be attended in the OPDs of the New Block.

While announcing the upcoming facilities in the Centre of Cardiology, Professor Asif Hasan, Director, Centre of Cardiology has appreciated the efforts of Dr M Rafi Anwar saying that Dr Anwar is great asset to the Centre.

The announcement of new facilities by Professor Hasan has come a few days after the newly established Catheterisation Lab (Cath Lab) in the Centre of Cardiology became operational. Since the inaugural of the Cath Lab, team of doctors under the guidance of Professor Hasan have been successfully conducting routine angiographies, angioplasties, cath studies, radial angiography and pacemaker cases.


Azerbaijan Ambassador visits AMU
Aligarh, January 17: His Excellency, Mr Ibrahim Asad Oglu Hajiyev, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, New Delhi visited the Aligarh Muslim University and met the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) and other officials of the University for fostering and strengthening cultural relations and mutual understanding with AMU.
While addressing the AMU faculty members at an interactive meeting, Mr Hajiyev said that Azerbaijan shares a history of cultural, educational and economic relations with India and it is imperative that the bond of these relations should be eternalize.
He assured that steps will be taken to provide training to AMU’s Petro-Chemical Engineering students in the Petroleum Sector of Azerbaijan.
Mr Hajiyev pointed out that since Azerbaijan has an almost equal ratio of women and men in the country’s population, there is an equal space of working women with men in Azerbaijan.  
During his welcome speech, AMU Pro Vice Chancellor said that Mr Hajiyev’s visit will open new doors of educational cooperation and exchange programmes and it is hoped that AMU and Azerbaijan will come closer.
Brigadier Ali also presented a memento to Mr Hajiyev on the occasion.  
Later in the day, Mr Hajiyev, accompanied by AMU Public Relations Officer, Mr Omar Saleem Peerzada, visited historical buildings of the University including Musa Dakri Museum, Sir Syed House, K A Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies, Department of Botany and the Maulana Azad Library, where he was shown rare manuscripts.
AMU Finance Officer, Prof S M Jawed Akhtar; Proctor, Prof M Mohsin Khan; Controller, Prof Yusuf Uzzaman Khan; Deans of various faculties and Chairpersons of the University departments were also present on the occasion.





JNMC Library hosts Medical and Allied Sciences books exhibition

Aligarh, January 18: Aligarh Muslim University’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) Library is hosting an exhibition of Medical and Allied Sciences books associated with the Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi. The exhibition, which will conclude on January 20, 2017 was inaugurated by Professor Tariq Mansoor, Principal, JNMC and Dr Nabi Hasan, AMU Librarian.   

While inaugurating the exhibition Prof Tariq Mansoor explained the importance of the book exhibition in medical and dental sciences. He said that there has always been a need of updating knowledge in each specialty from time to time and the value of printed media cannot be over ruled out in this present era of ICT.
He added that the exhibition at the college premises is the best opportunity not only for the faculty but also for students to acquire latest books in their specialties.

Meanwhile, the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Prof M Amanullah Khan appreciated the efforts of the college management for the arranging all this necessary for organising the exhibition. He added that he was very happy to see the variety of collections in each medical specialty from various national and international medical publishers. 

While highlighting the importance of book exhibitions, Dr Nabi Hasan said that book exhibitions are the best place for students to purchase books at the maximum discount. He appreciated the concerted efforts of the JNMC Principal in organizing this exhibition.

On the occasion, Dr Amir Usmani, Hony Library Officer said that even in countries like US, book exhibitions are organized to facilitate the procurement of books not only by the library or faculty but also for the under graduate students. He thanked Prof Tariq Mansoor and staff of the Maualana Azad Library and JNMC Library.

Prof Haris M Khan, Medical Superintendent; Prof Md Fakhrul Hoda; Dr Obaid Ahmad Siddique; Prof Kafil Akhtar; Prof Adeeb Alam Khan and Dr Fazul Rehman were also present on the occasion.


AMU Researchers awarded at IIM Ahmedabad Conference

Aligarh, January 18: Aligarh Muslim University researchers associated with the Department of Business Administration were recently awarded the ‘Labdhi Bhandari Memorial Award for Third Best Paper’ held at the 7th International Conference on Marketing in Emerging Economics at IIM, Ahmedabad. 

AMU researchers Mr Obaidur Rahman (Research Scholar), Mr Asad Ahmad (UGC-SRF Research Scholar) and
Dr Mohammed Naved Khan (Associate Professor, AMU) were awarded for their paper titled ‘Developing a Hedonic E-Service Quality Scale: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach’.

These researchers have developed a scale for measuring utilitarian as well as the hedonic values of e-service quality and identified three critical dimensions, namely the Customer Service, e-Trust and Web Hedonism.

The paper study offers practical suggestions to the online retailers for formulating better marketing strategies and thus gaining a competitive edge.

The conference received around 400 research papers from 17 countries. It is a rare achievement that out of 81 papers accepted for presentation in the prestigious conference, five papers were authored by researchers from the Department of Business Administration, AMU, who are pursuing their doctoral work under Dr Mohammed Naved Khan. These researchers are Mr Mohd Danish Kirmani, Mr Arham Adnan, Ms Sheetal Jain and Ms Ruby Dua Bhatia.  





Dept of Geology, AMU to start Outreach Programme

Aligarh, January 18: Aligarh Muslim University’s Department of Geology will organise the 19th IIRS Outreach Programme on ‘Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Carbon Forestry’. The programme, which will begin from February 16, 2017 will be organised in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dehradun.

Undergraduate final year students, post-graduation students, scientific staff of university departments and faculties, researchers at universities and institutions are eligible to participate in the course.

Professor Liaqat A K Rao, Edusat Coordinator and Chairperson, Department of Geology, AMU has said that the candidates interested in participating in the programme can apply online through the URL, http://www.iirs.gov.in/Educat-News/. He added that the mail PDF copy of the applicants can be sent at geoldeptt2012@gmail.com with Subject, ’19 IIRS Registration’.




Dr Rahila conferred with honorary degree
Aligarh, January 19: Dr Rahila Raees, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, Aligarh Muslim University has been conferred with the Hindi literature’s prestigious  honorary degree of ‘Sahitya Kusumakar’ by the Sahitya Mandal, Nathdwara, Rajasthan for her invaluable contribution in the field of story writing and national language Hindi.
Dr Rahila has received the honor at the two-day National Honorary function organized in fond memory of Bhavti Prasad Devpura by the Rajasthan Brijbhasha Academy, Jaipur and Sahitya Mandal, Nathdwara, Rajasthan. She has been presented with a recognition certificate, a pearl garland, shawl, turban and a picture of ShriNath ji as part of the honor. The honor is given to the emerging talents in the field of literature.
Dr Rahila’s stories, published in different prestigious journals, have gained wide recognition in the field of literature. Her articles and research papers have found place in different journals and editorial books. Stories, authored by Dr Rahila, have been translated in different languages.  
 



Prof Naeem develops unique medicine to cure diabetes

Aligarh, January 19: In a rare achievement, Professor Naeem Ahmad Khan associated with the Department of Ilmul Advia, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University has developed a first of it’s kind medicine, which will cure diabetes by regenerating the primary function of beta islet cells to store and release insulin.

The unique Unani medicine, which will soon be in the clinical use as it has been passed by the Government of India’s Institutional Ethical Committee will regenerate the natural process, in which the pancreas of diabetic patients will have their beta cells responding quickly to spikes in blood concentrations by secreting some of their stored insulin in natural ways. 

Prof Naeem confirmed that the medicine has already been successfully tested on animals and soon it’s clinical use will start.

He informed that this medicine has been developed from eight different medicinal plants and it will be very affordable to common people. 

Prof Naeem further said that the medicine will have not only have a protective effect on pancreas but it will also enable the natural physiological function of pancreas in diabetic patients. “This medicine will also provide necessary nutrients to the organs, which in case of diabetic patients do not work properly,” said Prof Naeem.

He also pointed out that once this medicine is ready for clinical use, it will be given free to patients from lower strata of society.

Prof Naeem also said that since this medicine is an Evidence based medicine (EBM), it will be conscientious and explicit and will integrate clinical experience and patient values with the best available research information.

He has also thanked Professor Imrana Naseem, Department of Bio-Chemistry, AMU for the necessary contribution in the research leading to development of the medicine.





Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to start three-month self-finance observation based training program

Aligarh, January 19: The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University will start a three-month self-finance observation based training program on ‘Clinical Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery’ from February 1, 2017. BDS graduates from any institute recognised by the Dental Council of India are eligible to apply for the course.

Dr G S Hashmi, Chairperson, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery confirmed that there are only three seats available for the course and the selection of candidates will be based on first serve/waiting basis and the applications will only be accepted through mails on chairman.om@amu.ac.in. He also confirmed that January 25, 2017 is the last date for the submission of forms.



Ahmadi School to organize ‘Sir Syed Bi-Centenary National Cricket Tournament 2017’
Aligarh, January 19: Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, Aligarh Msulim University is going to organize the ‘Sir Syed Bi-Centenary National Cricket Tournament 2017’ on 18th and 19th February at the Wellingdon Cricket Pavillion, AMU. Cricket teams of the Visually challenged persons from West Bengal, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi will participate in the tournament.
Mrs Firdaus Rahman, Principal, Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged informed that the tournament, which will follow International rules for Blind Cricket, will comprise of 14 players in each team. She told that each team will have four players from B1 category, three from B2 category, and four from B3 category with one extra player from each category. There will be no entry fees for participation, Mrs Rahman added.   

Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to organise CME on Oral Cancer

Aligarh, January 20: The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with International Academy of Oral Oncology will organise a CME on Oral Cancer on February 13, 2017.

AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) will be the Chief Patron of the CME while AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) will attend the programme as the Patron. Professor M Amanullah Khan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine will be the Co-Patron of the Programme. Prof Tariq Mansoor, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Prof R K Tiwari, Principal, Dr Z A Dental College will also be present on the occasion.

Dr Shadab M Rizvi is the Chairperson of the Reception Committee of the programme, while Dr Mohd Kalim ansari and Dr Tabish-ur-Rehman are the Transport Committee in-charge and Treasurer respectively.

Dr G S Hashmi, Chairperson, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery confirmed that the CME will have lectures by Professor Pankaj Chaturvedi, Unit Head, Head and Neck Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; Prof Kumar Prabhas, Dr Nadimul Hoda and Dr Shahid Ali Siddiqui.

 President of India nominates AMU Executive Council Members

Aligarh, January 20: The Honourable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, in his capacity as the visitor of the Aligarh Muslim University has nominated Professor Ram Rakshpal Singh, Head, Department of Botany, Dean Student’s Welfare, Chief Provost, Member, Executive Council, University of Lucknow; Professor Umesh Kadam, Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences, JNU and Mr S M Khan, Press Registrar and Head of Department, Registrar of Newspaper of India as the members of the Executive Council, Aligarh Muslim University for a period of three years, with immediate effect.



News Desk
Public Relations Office
Aligarh Muslim University


No comments:

Post a Comment