SOCH and Tibbiya College students organise drive to register social
workers
Aligarh, May 3: The
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students run NGO, ‘SOCH beyond the imagination’
and students associated with AMU’s Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College recently
organised a one-day drive to register as social workers along with events of
Poster-Making Competition ,Card-Making Competition, Food without Fire
competition and other cultural activities.
All the activities were performed under the aegis of Dr Saud Ali khan,
Principal, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College. On the occasion, Dr Khan appreciated the
efforts made of SOCH and students of the Tibbiya College. Meanwhile, Professor
Misbahuddin Siddiqui congratulated the whole team for organising the program
and extended his support to the organisers.
Dr Farooq Ahmad Dar said that SOCH should come forward in providing a
platform to students for serving humanity. Dr Nadeem Ahmad advised students to
take part in extracurricular activities, which help them in personality
building.
While presiding over the event; SOCH President, Dr Saleem Mohammad Khan
and Ms Yusra Aziz Khan encouraged the participants for coming together for the
programme.
Mr Furqan Ahmad, Coordinator of the event along with synchronised hard
work of organizers Deeba Anwar, Tuba Razi , Mohd Mushfiq Zeya Siddiqui, Atika
Husain, Zanila Adil Hina kafeel, Md Shazeb, Sameera, Birjis, Shahid, Ibtisam,
Sumbul, Amreen Mashkoor and many others successfully organised the camp.
Faraz Murtaza, Amood Gulzar, Sartaj Alam, Adil Naseer, Amir Siddqui,
Huzaifa Sheikh, Afaf Akhter, Aiman Bari, Sibtey Mehdi, Adil Jawahar, Waliullah
Khan and Waseem Ahmad and extended their support in organising the event.
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Kishanganj Centre, AMU organises two-day Workshop on Guidance and
Counselling
Aligarh, May 3: The
Kishanganj Centre of Aligarh Muslim University recently organised a two-day
Workshop on Guidance and Counselling at the Centre’s Academic Block.
During the Inaugural Function of Workshop, the Chief Guest, Dr Madihur
Rehman Suhaib Sherwani delivered the keynote address.
Professor Raashid Nehal, Director, AMU Kishanganj Centre thanked all
the participants and stressed on the need for counselling as an aspect of being
a happy person. He added that guidance and counselling is required in all walks
of life and that experts’ opinions matter. Professor Nehal also proposed the
vote of thanks during the conclusion of the program.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Shah Alam, Department of
Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University informed the audience that counselling is
a part of guidance and that with increased stress, anxiety and depression in
today’s world, it has gone completely professional. Professor Alam also held a
session on Mental Health during the workshop.
Dr Zainab Sarwat (Resource Person) and all the faculty members from AMU
Kishanganj Centre were also present on the occasion. Dr Sarwat held a session
on Interview Skills during the workshop.
Dr Jawed Ahmad conducted the programme.
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Prof Beg and his team successfully conduct complex cardiac surgery
Aligarh, May 3: A team of
cardiac surgeons led by Professor M H Beg, Chairperson, Department of
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim
University have successfully conducted a complex cardiac surgery on a 44-year-old
woman, who was diagnosed with severe mitral stenosis and was advised mitral
valve replacement. The patient was operated with a mechanical valve placed
inside her heart.
The team led by Professor Beg included Dr Mohd Azam Haseen and Dr
Ehtesham Hussain Naqvi, while Dr Nadeem Raza and his team provided anaesthesia
to the patient before the surgery.
While saying that it was technically a very challenging and complicated
surgery; Prof Beg informed that the patient’s heart was stuck to her chest bones
and it took six hours for the team to complete the surgery.
Professor Beg added that the patient’s heart and lungs were stopped for
replacing a valve and she was supported on a heart-lung machine by a team of
perfusionists consisting of Mr Sabir Ali Khan and Mr Anwer Rizvi. “The surgery
was also assisted by Mr Noorul Ahad, Mr Salman and Mr Haider,” he added.
The team of surgeons also informed that the patient had earlier
consulted with doctors at the SGPGI Lucknow and several other centres before reaching
JNMC.
Professor M A Khan, Dean Faculty of Medicine and Professor Tariq
Mansoor, Principal and CMS JNMC has congratulated the teams involved in the
surgery.
Meanwhile, the patient’s husband, Mr Raj Bahadur
Singh has thanked the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff for the care given
to his wife during her stay at JNMC.
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Prof Hkm Naeem Ahmad Khan appointed as Pharmacopoeia Commission for
Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy member
Aligarh, May 3: Professor
Hkm Naeem Ahmad Khan associated with the Department of Ilmul Advia, Ajmal Khan
Tibbiya College, Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University has been
appointed as a member of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and
Homoeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
Pharmacopoeia Commission of Indian Medicine and
Homoeopathy has been set up by the Government of India to undertake the work of
developing quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for
drugs.
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All
India Radio delegation visits AMU
ALIGARH
May 3:
A delegation of Urdu, Persian and Arabic Section of External Services Division,
All India Radio headed by it’s Director, Amlanjyoti Mazoomdar recently visited
the Aligarh Muslim University and met the Vice Chancellor Lt Gen Zameer Uddin
Shah (Veteran).
Assuring for an active cooperation on the
part of the All India Radio, Mr Mazoomdar offered to broadcast all the
important events of the university in different languages, which may be
recorded in the well equipped Studio of the Department of Mass Communication of
Aligarh Muslim University.
He said that the faculty members, scholar and
students will meet the needs and aspirations of the listeners spread across the
globe.
Mr Mazoomdar said that All India radio
programmes are broadcast in fifteen foreign and twelve Indian languages through
medium and short waves in nearly 150 countries. It also has a global presence
through live streaming online and through mobile apps.
AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah
appreciated the proposal of the All India Radio and assured them all necessary
help and cooperation in this endeavour which would enhance the perception about
the University.
Mr Ansar Ahmad, Incharge, Arabic Service, Mr
Ahmad Ali Barqi Azmi, Incharge, Persian Service, Mr S M Noman Shouq, Incharge
Urdu Service, Mr Sanjay Kaul, Programme Officer and Mr SM Raza, Consultant
(Urdu) and Dr Rahat Abrar, Director, Urdu Academy were also present during the
meeting.
The All India Radio team also visited Maulana
Azad Library, Department of Mass Communication, Musa Dakri Museum, Sir Syed
Academy, Sir Syed Hall and Urdu Academy of the University.
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General Shah to release Prof Shan Muhammad’s ‘Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Memorial Lectures’
Aligarh, May 3: Aligarh
Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) will
release a twelve volume book, ‘Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Memorial Lectures’ edited by
Professor Shan Muhammad on the occasion of the inauguration of AMU’s Public
Relations Office’s renovated building.
The book has been published by the Publication Division, Sir Syed
Academy in collaboration with Viva Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
‘Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Memorial Lectures’, a compilation of twelve
volumes was recently presented to the Vice Chancellor by Prof Shan Muhammad and
Professor Tariq Ahmed, Director, Sir Syed Academy.
The book has chapters on topics like
National-integration, Secularism, Aligarh Movement, University Education for
National Development, Oneness of all Religions, and Sir Syed and His Relevance
to the Present Day among other topics written by Dr Tara Chand, Professor H K Sherwani,
Professor Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui, Niharranjan Ray, Professor R C Mehrotra, Mr
Syed Muzaffar Hussain Burni, Dr B N Pande, Justice Jagmohan Reddy, Dr Rafiq
Zakaria, Mr Kuldeep Nayyar, Dr Abid Hussain, Mr Syed Hamid, Mr Siddharth
Shankar Ray, Mr Shyam Benegal, Mr S R Faruqi, Mr M J Akbar, Mr Wajahat
Habibullah, Professor Gordon Campbell, Dr Ramchandra Guha and Mr Rajen Habib
Khwaja.
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Naseeruddin Shah
delivers ‘Professor Zahida Zaidi Memorial Lecture’ in AMU
Aligarh, May 4: Noted film and stage actor and director, who is
also a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan recipient, Mr Naseeruddin Shah today
delivered the ‘Professor Zahida Zaidi Memorial Lecture’ in Aligarh Muslim University’s
Kennedy Hall Auditorium. The programme was organized by University’s Cultural
Education Centre.
While talking about the journey from being an AMU
student attending the Varsity’s Department of English to his illustrious
career, Mr Shah pointed out that he owes his success to Professor Zahida
Zaidi.
He recalled that she was "a feisty lady in
the English department" of Aligarh Muslim University, who introduced him
to Oliver Goldsmith's 'She Stoops to Conquer', Eugene Ionesco's 'The Lesson'
and 'The Chairs', Edward Albee's 'Zoo Story', Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for
Godot', Anton Chekhov's 'A Proposal' and many other Continental plays.
“I still remember Zahida Apa (Prof Zahida Zaidi)
for her 'perceptiveness and intellectual capacity', who introduced me to
literature I might not otherwise have read," said Mr Shah.
Mr Shah pointed out, “at the age of 17, I was sure
to become an actor, but didn’t know how to pursue an acting career.
“My parents wanted me to follow footsteps of my
elder brothers, but I knew I couldn’t join IIT or qualify NDA,” said Mr Shah
adding that I was lucky to join AMU and have a teacher like Professor Zahida
Zaidi, who took me to the National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi and urged me
to join NSD after graduating from Aligarh Muslim University.
“Prof Zaidi had then urged me to pursue a career
in theatres and acting as she recognised my talents,” said Mr Shah. He added
that Prof Zaidi taught him that the real idea of theatre is to send across a
message to the audience, which need not be done with music, set designs and all
the glamour.
He further said that theatres have started
replicating films by depending on set designs to show different scenes and
somewhere the basic message of the theatres has been lost. Mr Shah said that
Prof Zaidi once told him that theatre has been present since the days of early
humans, who use to narrate hunting experiences in dramatic ways and the real
theatre continues to be the same where the message is presented in a
‘one-to-one’ way by the protagonist to the audience.
During the conclusion of his lecture, Mr Shah said
that the definition of remarkable people is that when they have more knowledge
than other, they want to share it. “Prof Zaidi is no doubt the most remarkable
person, I have ever come across in my life,” said Mr Shah.
While presiding over the function, AMU Vice
Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) said that often people ask
him as to how his brother, Naseeruddin Shah became an actor. “I always quipped
that my brother ran away from home to become an actor, but the reality is that
he was lucky to attend AMU under the guidance of his teacher, Professor Zaidi,
who showed him the right path to his career,” said General Shah.
He added that he can proudly say that his brother
is best and the most versatile of actors in India and he never misses any of
his movies.
General Shah pointed out that the success, Mr
Naseeruddin Shah has received is because of the values, he learnt as a student
in AMU.
While concluding his speech, General Shah pointed
out that we have laid the foundation of progress in AMU and soon the University
will reach the number one rank in Indian universities.
During the welcome address, Professor Seemin
Hasan, Chairperson, Department of English, AMU pointed out that her association
with Professor Zahida Zaidi goes back to 40 years and it is matter of honour
that today Professor Zaidi’s student, Mr Naseeruddin Shah is delivering the
first ‘Professor Zahida Zaidi Memorial Lecture.’
While conducting the programme, Professor F S
Sheerani, who was the programe coordinator said that MAO College Theatre
Society was established by the University founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and on
one of the occasions; Sir Syed acted in a play held at Aligarh’s Annual Exhibition
to collect funds for the University.
Dr Arif H Rizvi proposed the vote of thanks.
Meanwhile, the Raleigh Literary Society associated
with the Department of English, AMU staged a play, ‘The witches and other
Confusions- A comedy of Terrors’ in the Kennedy Hall Auditorium.
Department of English students: Mariyam Ilyas
Siddiqui, Shafaque Zehra, Mariam Tariq Usmani, Sadia Jafri, Sumaiyah Naaz,
Salma Javed, Mohd Sajid Ansari, Abraham Varghese, Mohd Anas, Tabeeda Bint
Bashir, Zainab Fatima, Mohd Faraz Zuberi, Adnan Khan, Mohd Omar Fazal Khan,
Varun Verna, Haroon Khan and Rayyan Nemat portrayed various characters in the
play.
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Prof Afzal Ahmad passes away in New Delhi Hospital
Aligarh, May 4: Retired
Aligarh Muslim University academic, Professor Afzal Ahmad, who was associated
with the Faculty of Unani Medicine passed away today at New Delhi’s Fortis
Hospital after suffering a major cardiac arrest.
The deceased, who was 78-years-old was earlier admitted to Jawaharlal
Nehru Medical College before been shifted to Fortis Hospital. The Aligarh
Muslim University fraternity including the teachers, students and non-teaching
staff have condoled Prof Ahmad’s sad demise. He will be buried at the AMU
graveyard after necessary religious rituals on May 5, 2017 around 9: 00 am.
Prof Afzal, who has been the Dean, Faculty of
Unani Medicine; Principal, A K Tibbiya College; founder Chairperson, Department
of Hifzan-e-Sehat and founder and Director of Maqbool Social Health and
Educational Society is survived by wife, son and daughter.
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Professor Tariq Mansoor declared new AMU Vice Chancellor
Aligarh, May 5:
Honourable President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, in his capacity as Aligarh
Muslim University (AMU) visitor, has appointed Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
(JNMC) Principal, Professor Tariq Mansoor its next Vice Chancellor.
An official letter received from the Department of Higher Education,
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India; Mr Surat Singh,
Deputy Secretary to the Government has stated: “I am directed to refer that in
exercise of powers conferred under Clause 2 (1) of the Statutes of Aligarh
Muslim University Act, 1920, the President of India, has been pleased to
appoint Professor Tariq Mansoor as the Vice Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim
University, for a period of five years from 17.05.2017 or the date on which he
enters upon his office, whichever is later.”
The letter further stated that the terms and conditions of the services
of Professor Mansoor as the Vice Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University
will be those as set forth in the ACT, Statues and Ordinances of the
University.
Appointed as Principal and Chief Medical Superintendent, JNMC since
September 2013 and also working as Professor in the Department of Surgery since
2002; Prof Mansoor has served as Chairman, Department of Surgery from 2005 to
2008 and as Member of the Executive Council, A M U from 1991 to 1994 and 2002
to 2008 as representative of the Teaching Staff.
Prof Mansoor has also served as the Honorary Secretary, AMU Teaching
Staff Association from 1997 to 1999. He was also elected as President of the
Association of Surgeons of India (UPASI) 2010-2011 and became first teacher of
AMU to serve in this prestigious assignment.
He has publications of over 80 papers in journals
of national and international repute to his credit. Prof Mansoor has attended 83 national and
international conferences.
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Prof Afifullah Khan
joins as new Chairperson, Dept of Wildlife Sciences
Aligarh, May 5: Professor Afifullah Khan has been appointed as Chairperson, Department
of Wildlife Sciences, Faculty of Sciences for a period of three years vice
Professor Jamal A Khan.
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Prof Asfar Ali Khan
joins as Director, Directorate of School Education, AMU
Aligarh, May 5: Professor Asfar Ali Khan associated with Aligarh Muslim University’s
Department of Electrical Engineering, Z H College of Engineering and Technology
has been appointed as Director, Directorate of School Education, AMU with
immediate effect. Prof Khan has joined as the Director after Professor Mohd
Gulrez was relieved from the post on his own request.
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AMUOBA, New Delhi organises condolence meeting on Mr Qamar Alam’s
demise
Aligarh, May 5: Aligarh
Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA), New Delhi has recently
organised a condolence meeting to mourn the sad demise of Mr Qamar Alam, former
AMUSU President. The meeting was held at New Delhi’s Ghalib Academy.
Mr Shakeeluzzaman Ansari; Prof Basir Ahmad Khan;
Mr Irfanullah khan; Mr Irshad Ahmad, President AMUOBA, New Delhi; Dr Shakil
Ahmad, former Union Minister; Khawaja Shahid, former VC MANNU; Mudassir Hayat,
General Secretary, AMUOBA New Delhi; Dr Shadab Mahmood Sr VP, AMUOBA New Delhi;
Mr Sartaj Ali and Mr S Khan Khusro were present on the occasion.
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Plantation
drive participants felicitated
ALIGARH
May 6: The Aligarh Muslim
University Students’ Union (AMUSU) organized a Felicitation Ceremony for the
participants of the mass tree plantation drive, “One Person, One Tree”. The
Vice Chancellor, Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah who was the Chief Guest on this
occasion, gave away appreciation certificates to the partcipants.
The Vice Chancellor lauded the efforts of the
AMUSU for initiating the plantation drive which is a big step towards making
the AMU greenest university in the country.
Mr Faizul Hasan, President, AMUSU appreciated the
enthusiasm shown by the students and his team members who motivated the
students to carry forward such meaningful activities.
Mr. Vaseel K., AMUSU Cabinet Member, welcomed the guests
and participants. He thanked the Land and Garden Department of AMU for its support
in the plantation drive.
The Member Incharge of the Land and Garden
Department, Prof. Pervez Qamar Rizvi assured all help make the number of
plantations go beyond the target of 50000. He urged the students to point out
the places where plantations ae needed.
The student coordinators, volunteers and
participants were given certificates for their contribution in planting trees.
Winners of the painting competition, Art Mania, organized by the AMUSU on the
World Earth Day, were also felicitated on this occasion.
Mohammad Kamil Vakil, Founding Member of Udaan
Social Projects, stressed the need to tackle the climate change.
Sadaf Rasool, Cabinet Member AMUSU, proposed a vote
of thanks.
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Biotechnology students
succeed in qualifying various national level examinations
ALIGARH May 6:
Fourteen out of fifteen students of M.Sc.
Biotechnology of the Aligarh Muslim University, enrolled at the
Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit (IBU), have qualified DBT-JRF, CSIR-UGC NET,
GATE and other national level examinations in the current academic year.
Professor Rizwan
Hasan Khan, Coordinator, IBU, told that Khushbu Islam, Haris Ahsan Safdari,
Shahid Ali Wani and Wajahat Ali Khan have qualified for UGC JRF while Sadia
Malik, Haris Ahsan Safdari and Sidra Khan succeeded in bagging CSIR JRF.
Ashima, Aiman
Masroor, Wajahat Ali Khan, Vivek Kumar Sharma and Abdul Hasan have qualifiesd
for DBT-JRF whereas 13 out of 15 students have cracked the GATE examination and
three, Sadia malik, Arpit Prashar and Vivek Kumar Sharma qualified the NET
examination.
Prof. Khan has congratulated
all the students and teaching staff on this achievement. He clarified that the
IBU has taken serious initiatives to motivate and train the students for
various competitive examinations.
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Professor Tariq
Mansoor appointed as new AMU Vice Chancellor
Aligarh, May 5:
Honourable President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, in his capacity as Aligarh
Muslim University (AMU) visitor, has appointed Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
(JNMC) Principal and Chief Medical Superintendent, Professor Tariq Mansoor as
AMU’s next Vice Chancellor.
In an official
letter received from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human
Resource Development, Government of India; Mr Surat Singh, Deputy Secretary to
the Government has stated: “I am directed to refer that in exercise of powers
conferred under Clause 2 (1) of the Statutes of Aligarh Muslim University Act,
1920, the President of India, has been pleased to appoint Professor Tariq
Mansoor as the Vice Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, for a period
of five years from 17.05.2017 or the date on which he enters upon his office,
whichever is later.”
The letter further
stated that the terms and conditions of the services of Professor Mansoor as
the Vice Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University will be those as set forth
in the ACT, Statues and Ordinances of the University.
Prof Mansoor, who is
currently the Principal of JNMC since 03.09.2013 has over 33 years of teaching
and research experience and has supervised 49 post-graduate thesis.
He was associated
with the Department of Surgery, JNMC as a Professor from 01.01.2002 to
02.09.2013 and has been Professor and Principal for 15 years (Approx) since
01.01.2002 till date. He was Chairman, Department of Surgery, JNMC from 2006 to
2009.
Prof Mansoor was
Member, Executive Council, AMU in the years 1991-1994, 2002-2008 and 2013-2016.
He has also been appointed as Member, Medical Council of India with effect from
20.03.2015 for a period of four years. He was President, Association of
Surgeons of India (UP Chapter) in 2010-2011 and Vice President, Association of
Surgeons of India (UP Chapter), 2007-2008. Prof Mansoor has been the Secretary,
JNMC Management Committee, AMU since 03.09.2013 till date and Honorary
Secretary, AMU Teachers’ Association from 1997 to 1999. He was Secretary,
University Games Committee, AMU (as additional administrative work) from July
2007 to July 2014.
Professor Mansoor
was conferred with the ‘Eminent Senior Surgical Teacher Award 2013’ by
Association of Surgeons of India (UP Chapter).
Under his able
guidance and leadership as Principal and CMS, JNMC, which is one of the largest
medical colleges and hospitals in Uttar Pradesh was ranked 12th best
nationally among 400 medical colleges in India and ranked 2nd best
in Uttar Pradesh by India Today/Neilson Survey 2015-16. JNMC, which has 27
Departments and Centres with about 670 doctors, 1600 non-teaching staff, 1282
hospital beds, 900 undergraduate students pursuing MBBS, nursing and
paramedical courses and 470 post-graduate students pursuing MD, MS and MCh.
Under Prof Mansoor’s
leadership, JNMC has played an important role in Polio Eradication in Western
Uttar Pradesh and is conducting other outreach Programmes specially related to
nutritional training, basic and advanced life support training of new born, HIV
and Haemophilia in collaboration with various agencies like NHM, UNICEF and
NACO etc.
Professor Mansoor
belongs to a respectable and prominent academic family. His grandfather and
father were academicians in AMU. His father, Late Prof Hafeezul Rahman was
founder Dean, Faculty of Law at AMU and his elder brother, Late Prof
Rasheeduzzafar was Professor of Civil Engineering at IIT, Delhi and Professor
and Head of Department of Civil Engineering in AMU and Vice Chancellor of Jamia
Hamdard University, New Delhi from 1992 to 1994.
Prof Mansoor, who
has been working as Principal, JNMC from 03.09.2013 till date is also a Member,
Sub-Committee of Medical Council of India for Scrutiny of Declaration Forms of
Fake/Duplicate Faculties and providing false information in Declaration Forms
in Medical Colleges of India (No. MCI-7(1)(SC) 2015-Med-Misc. Dated
11.06.2015).
Prof Mansoor was
elected as a Member, AMU Court, 2008-2009 and from 2013 till date. He was also
Chairman, Committee constituted by Academic Council, AMU for Upgradation of
JNMC to Level of Institute (vide Office D. No. (C)/6321 dated 14.10.2013). He
has also served as served as Subject Expert in Selection Committee for
recruitment of teaching staff for AIIMS (Patna), AIIMS (Rishikesh), AIIMS
(Bhopal), AIIMS (Raipur), AIIMS (Bhubneshwar), AIIMS (Jodhpur), Institute of
Medical Sciences (BHU, Varanasi) and King George Medical University, Lucknow.
He has also been the
Teacher-Incharge, Hospital Operation theatre Complex from 2006 to 2013. Prof
Mansoor has served as subject/advisor in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC,
New Delhi) and as Assessor (Inspector) for Medical Council of India.
Prof Mansoor is a
Member of Committee constituted by AMU for establishing Tele Medicine and
E-Health Centre in the University (vide order No. F-10-17-TP/DS/684 dated
10.10.2006) and Convener, Committee to Prepare Proposal for establishment of
Institute of Pharmacy in AMU (vide order No. (C) 739 dated 16.07.07). He was
also a Member, Committee for Evaluation of various courses in the University
and Feedback from students in January 2005.
He was also
appointed Member of the Committee to recommend measures for Protection of
University Land and Property.
Prof Mansoor was
Expert in Selection Committees/ Post Graduate/ Undergraduate Examiner in
various Central and State universities for (AIIMS - New Delhi, AIIMS (Raipur),
AIIMS (Jodhpur), AIIMS (Patna) AIIMS (Rishikesh), AIIMS (Bhubaneswar), AIIMS
(Bhopal), Delhi University, Kolkata University, IMS, BHU; Varanasi, King
George’s Medical University; Lucknow, Meerut University, Jhansi University,
Allahabad University, Patna University, Kanpur University, NIMS, Jaipur etc.)
He was nominated as
Member, Board of Studies, Department of Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences,
BHU, Varanasi (2011-2013) and Member, Editorial Board of the University Journal
– Fikr-o-Nazar (vide order No. Admin/LD/1547/T/ZYK dated 08.08.2014).
Durinh his tenure,
the JNMC has established a Cardiology Cath. Lab at a cost of 9 crores for
Cardiac Angiography & Angioplasty. The Medical College has also been facilitated
with Grants of Rs 15 crores from National Health Mission (NHM) for Paediatric
Cardiology and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery and with a Grant of Rs 8 crores from
National Health Mission (NHM) for Early Intervention Centre for Paediatric
Patients.
In Prof Mansoor’s
tenure, JNMC has also installed new and modern equipment such as Cath Lab,
Heart Lung Machine, Operating Microscope, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Treadmill
Machine (TMT), Automated Perimetry Machine, IOL Cataract Master Reader, new
Dialysis Machines, SURGI RF Cautery, Valley Lab Cautery, new C-Arms, Urology
Equipment, Low Vision Aid Equipment and Platelet Apheresis etc. Meanwhile, JNMC
has also witnessed completion of state of the art JNMC Auditorium (costing Rs.
8 crores) besides being facilitated with establishment
of new Virology Lab (ICMR Project) costing Rs 6 crores.
The JNMC has also
signed MOU with the University of Massachusetts’s Medical School, USA in Prof
Mansoor’s leadership and facilitated a fellowship exchange Programme for
Hospital Training of Doctors of JNMC in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
In Prof Mansoor’s
tenure a MOU with ESCORTS FORTIS HOSPITAL for establishment of Cath Laband
Training of Doctors and Para-Medical Staff was also signed. Prof Mansoor also
got a MOU signed with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for accreditation of Central Lab
and Hospital Training Programmes for Doctors and Para Medical Staff.
Prof Mansoor’s
tenure also brought the Low Vision Aid Ophthalmic Centre, IVF Unit in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology and start of Microvascular Surgery in JNMC Hospital.
He has publications
of over 90 papers in journals of national and international repute to his
credit. Prof Mansoor has attended 83
national and international conferences.
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MECL hires Dept of Geology students
Aligarh, May 7: Mr Md Amin Rashid
and Mr Shahrukh Ali Ansari, who are students associated with the Department of
Geology, Aligarh Muslim University have recently been hired as Assistant
Geologists by Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL), a Government of
India, Miniratna Enterprise.
While congratulating
the students for the achievement; Professor Abu Talib, Chairperson, Department
of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University said that the success of these students
is a testimony of their hard work, dedication and guidance offered by the
faculty members. He assured that the Department of Geology will continue to
provide every facility to students for excelling in their careers.
Meanwhile, Ms Naima
Akhtar and Ms Samar Sultana, research scholars associated with the Department
of Geology have been awarded the UGC, Maulana Azad Fellowship for 2017.
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Aligarh Muslim University
Dept of Geology to
organise 21st IIRS Outreach Special Course on ‘Remote Sensing and
GIS Applications in Water Resources Management’
Aligarh, May 7: The
Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University will organise 21st
IIRS Outreach Special Course on ‘Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Water
Resources Management’ teachers, scholars and other working professionals from
May 22, 2017 to June 9, 2017. The Outreach Course will be organised in
collaboration with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dehradun.
Professor Liaqat A K
Rao, Edusat Coordinator confirmed that the course will have 4 to 5 lectures
daily between 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. He added that the award of certificates will
based on 70 percent attendance and an online examination. He further said that
the course will be free of cost.
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Wings of Desire
organizes wokshop on ‘‘Anti Child Labour’
Aligarh, May 7: Wings of Desire, an NGO run by students of Aligarh
Muslim University today organized a workshop on ‘Anti Child Labour’ at the
Department of Education, AMU.
Engineer Ahmad Rais Siddiqui, famous Radio and TV Commentator, Social
Worker and the Chief Guest on the occasion said that the problem of Child
Labour cannot be eliminated at once rather it needs to be countered gradually
and in an efficient manner.
Professor M Parwez, Chairperson, Department of Education and Mr Anil
Agarwal, Desh Bandhu Khadi Ashram were the Guests of Honour on the
occasion.
While delivering the keynote address, Professor Zaheeruddin, Department
of Law, highlighted the rights of children available in our Constitution and
also the constitutional provisions regarding Child Labour.
Dr Naseem Ahmad Khan, Chairperson, Department of Social Work, AMU deliberated
his views on ‘Right to Education and the elimination of Child Labour.’
During the Workshop children associated with the School project of the
Wings of Desire also presented a skit to spread awareness regarding the evil
effects of child labour.
Meanwhile, a short documentary related to the concerned issue, which was
written and directed by Md Rajesh Ali, member of the Wings of Desire, was also
released on the occasion. Professor Ziaur Rahman and Dr Daud S Faruqi from the
JN Medical College threw light on the growing issue of Child Abuse as an
outcome of Child Labour. Dr Shazia Mansoori, Department of Education urged the
young people to develop coordination and work for movement against the issue of
Child Labour.
Mr Faizul Hasan, President, AMU Students Union (AMUSU) assured to provide
best possible support to the Wings of Desire in its campaign against Child
Labour. Mr Sameer Sherwani, President, Wings of Desire informed that the
organization is soon going to launch a big campaign against Child Labour.
The workshop was compeered by Ms Maria while the vote of thanks was
proposed by Md Rajesh Ali. Mr Abdul Azeem was the coordinator of the event. Mr
Azeem Khan, Ms Swati, Ms Madhuri, Mr Ayaz, Ms Meenu, Ms Qudsia, Ms Taufeeq, Mr
Amir, Mr Anis, Ms Gulfishaan, Ms Samreen and Ms Iqra were also present on the
occasion.
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AMU Drama Club concludes ‘Ensemble-2017’
Aligarh, May 7: Aligarh Muslim
University’s Drama Club associated with the Cultural Education Centre recently
concluded a three-day Drama Festival, ‘Ensemble-2017’ with the prize
distribution ceremony.
Mr
Shobineet Chatterjee bagged the ‘Best Actor Award’, while Ms Razia Khanum won
the ‘Best Actress Award. Mr Jafar Abbas was given the ‘Best Director Award’
while the Overall Trophy was given to ‘Drama Dealers’ team. The ‘Third Theatre
Troup’ received the runner-up Overall Trophy.
The
‘Best Drama Award was given to Khali Takhti, which is based on Sadat Hasan
Manto’s short story, ‘Khol Do.’
In
the mono-acting category, Ms Tuba Zafar and Mr Shobineet Chatterjee bagged the
first and the second prizes respectively.
Drama
Dealer’s skit, ‘Tota’ and Karre Kalakar’s ‘Antique Romeo’ won the first and
second prizes respectively in the Skit Competition.
Ms
Razia Khanum and Mr Muazzam Ahmad shared the ‘Best Script Writer Award’ for
their co-authored play, ‘Jhoontha Sach.’ Meanwhile, ‘Best Comedian Award’ was
received by Mr Furqan Anwar.
Mrs
Neeti Phool from the Rangbaaz Theatre Group, Mumbai; Mr Imran Rasheed; Mr Amjad
Khan; Mr Naseem Ashraf and Radio Jockey, Mr Asad Alvi were the judges in of
‘Ensemble-2017’.
Mr Mohd
Mateen Imam and Ms Eva Varshney jointly conducted the programme. On the last
day of the festival; Last Bencher’s ‘Diya Bujh Gaya’, Atanki Kalakar’s
‘Cheekh’, Karre Kalakar’s ‘Balidan’, Third Theatre Group’s ‘Kali Thakti’ and
Raleigh Society’s, ‘Comedy of Terrors’ were performed. The programme also had
mimicry shows by different student artists.
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Kishanganj Centre,
AMU organises Workshop
Aligarh, May 7: The Kishanganj
Centre of Aligarh Muslim University recently organised a Workshop on ‘Presentation
of Feedback Report on Outreach Teacher Training Programme’ at it’s Academic
Block.
Mr Pankaj Dixit (IAS),
District Magistrate, Kishanganj graced the occasion as Chief Guest while Md
Ghyasuddin, District Education Officer attended the programme as the Guest of
Honour.
While delivering the
keynote address, Mr Pankaj Dixit talked about the increased importance of human
resources as compared to material resources. He urged the participants to
search for outcomes from limited resources, while stating that only good
infrastructure cannot ensure the quality of education. Mr Dixit also urged the
participants to read books and to look for solutions.
Mr Dixit distributed
certificates to the participants during the conclusion of the programme.
Meanwhile, Mr Md
Ghyasuddin thanked AMU Kishanganj Centre for organising the workshop, which he
said will be of a huge benefit to the teachers of various schools participating
in the workshop.
Earlier during the
welcome address; Professor Raashid Nehal, Director, AMU Kishanganj Centre
thanked all the participants and urged the school teachers to implement the
learning from this programme in their schools.
Prof
Nehal also proposed the vote of thanks during the conclusion of the programme.
Dr Jawed Ahmed conducted the programme.
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AMU conducts
entrance test for Management and Education courses
Aligarh, May 7: Aligarh
Muslim University (AMU) today organised the common entrance test for admissions
in the Masters in Business Administration/ International Business/
Post-graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance courses.
The entrance test
was conducted in the centres of Aligarh, Malappuram, Kishanganj and
Murshidabad.
Out of 4973
candidates, who had applied for the entrance test, around 3744 candidates today
appeared at the different centres. The test started from 10: 00 am and lasted
till 1: 00 pm.
Meanwhile AMU, today
also conducted the entrance test for admissions in the Bachelors in Education
courses. The test took place in various centres of AMU in between 4: 00 pm to
6: 00 pm. AMU had received applications from 6022 candidates for admissions in
the course.
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University
UGC HRD Centre, AMU
launches Orientation Program 146 and Summer School in Human Rights
Aligarh, May 8: The
University Grants Commission Human Resource Development Centre (UGC HRD)
associated with Aligarh Muslim University today launched the Orientation Program
146 and Summer School in Human Rights in which over 100 newly appointed
University and College teachers from AMU and other institutions of higher
learning from Assam, Bihar, Kerala, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have
enrolled. While the Orientation programme will conclude on June 6, 2017; the
Summer School in Human Rights will conclude on May 30, 2017.
During the inaugural
function of the programme, Professor Abdur Raheem Kidwai, Director, UGC HRD
Centre, AMU talked about the aims of the Orientation programme and how it will
serve in recharging energies of teachers. He also spoke on the salient features
of the programme.
Talking about the
work of AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement, Prof Kidwai
said that the driving force behind establishing this University was the
brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims of India.
While welcoming the
participants, Dr Faiza Abbasi, Assistant Professor, UGC HRDC, AMU said that the
staff of the Centre is deeply committed in making the stay of the out of
station participants comfortable in the hostels. She added that it is hoped
that a unique learning environment will be created for all the participants.
Professor A P
Vijapur from the Department of Political Science, AMU, who is also the coordinator
of the Summer School in Human Rights was present on the occasion.
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AMU Riding Club
organises 128th Equestria
Aligarh, May 8: The
Aligarh Muslim University Riding Club recently hosted the 128th
Equestria as a part of the on-going Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s Bicentenary
Celebrations. AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran)
presided over the event.
While delivering the
presidential address, General Shah said that AMU has a historical Riding Club,
where students can learn the sport and hone up their riding skills. He added
that it is hoped that student members of the Riding Club will continue to bring
laurels to the University.
He pointed out that
efforts are been made to bring in more horses and more facilities in the Riding
Club.
Meanwhile, Professor
Farhat Naseem Siddiqui, President Riding Club, AMU during the welcome address
pointed out that AMU is the only Indian university to have the distinction of
having a Riding Club in Varsity campus. He pointed out that AMU riders have won
several prizes in All India Equestrian events throughout the country. He
further said that AMU riders have participated and won gold medals in
Equestrian events associated with the India Army, BSF, State Police and
President’s Bodyguards.
Prof Siddiqui also
said that at least 17 members out of the 77 members of the Riding Club are
females.
Captain Arham Khan
headed the Equestria horse-show events, which included Tent Pegging, Team Tent
Pegging, Show Jumping, Pole Bending, Ball and Bucket, Ball Picking, Musical
Chairs and Gymkhana events. Meanwhile, Dr Asim Rizvi was given the Lifetime
Achievement Award for his association with the University’s Riding Club.
Captain Khan also received the Running Winners Trophy.
General Shah with
the Mr R P Singh Yadav, DIG, Aligarh distributed prizes to the participants
during the conclusion of the Show.
Professor M Shoaib Zaheer, Secretary
Games Committee proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Asim Rizvi conducted the event.
Dr Shabber Habib Alvi, Vice President, Riding Club was also present on the
occasion.
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Students of Applied Chemistry honoured at National
Conference
Aligarh, May 8: Ms Ruma
Perveen and Ms Sufia Ul Haque, Research Scholars at the Department of Applied
Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University,
have been conferred with the best poster presentation and best oral
presentation awards respectively at the National Conference on Latest
Advancements in Physical Sciences and Life Sciences held at the Department of
Chemistry, Meerut College, Meerut.
Ruma Perveen is doing research in the field
of Biofuel cell under the supervision of Dr Inamuddin while Sufia’s research
work is centred on ‘Preparation and Electrochemical Characterization of Biofuel
Cell Anode’ which is being supervised by Dr Abu Nasar.
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VM Hall inaugurates
Coaching and Guidance Cell
Aligarh, May 9: The Viqar-ul-Mulk
Hall (VM Hall), a residential hall/hostel of Aligarh Muslim University recently
inaugurated a Coaching and Guidance Cell, fully equipped with state-of-art
facilities, which includes a projector, high speed internet facilities, video
conferencing facilities and audio-visual aid among other technological
facilities. The Coaching and Guidance Cell at the V M Hall is the first of its
kind residential hall/ hostel in the varsity campus to have high-end smart
technological facilities.
AMU Public Relations
Officer, Mr Omar S Peerzada as the Chief Guest to the inaugural function along
with Guests of Honours, Mr Saad Hameed, Training and Placement Officer
(General) and Mr Ibadur Rahman Assistant Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New
Delhi inaugurated the Coaching and Guidance Cell. Professor Shadab Khurshid,
Provost, V M Hall and Dr Yunus Ali P, Warden-Incharge accompanied the guests
during the inaugural of the Cell.
While congratulating
the VM Hall student residents, Mr Peerzada urged students to do hard labour with
right perception of career opportunities and work with determination to achieve
their goals. He added that there is no doubt that AMU students have the
capabilities to do wonders, if they are provided with right guidance. Mr
Peerzada also shared his professional experience of working with different
organisations during his deliberation.
Meanwhile, Professor
Shadab Khurshid urged the students to prove their mettle through good work and
exemplary performance and bring laurels to their Alma Mater. He informed that
the Career and Guidance Cell will organise various workshops and orientation
programs to train students.
On the occasion, Dr
Saad Hameed said that the students should take care while choosing a career and
pursue their goals with unmatchable passions. Mr Hameed also committed to
provide training for communication skills and personality development.
During his address,
Mr Ibadur Rahman focused on student activities. He said that this cell should
act as a student activity centre on the lines student centres in Delhi
University and IITs.
Mr Zulfiqar Seth,
Secretary of Career and Planning pointed out that this Cell will become a
launching pad of various career related activities and will allow students to
interact with the alumni and corporate leaders.
Earlier Prof
Khurshid formally welcomed the guests, while Mr Seth moderated the programme.
Mr
Abdullah Modabbir, Senior Hall; AMU Students Union Vice President, Mr Nadeem
Ansari and AMUSU Secretary, Mr Nabeel Usmani and Mr Mohd Shikoh were also
present.
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Women’s College, AMU
organises Annual Mushaira
Aligarh, May 9: Poets
from all over India recently gathered in Aligarh Muslim University’s Women’s
College for the Annual Mushaira (poetic symposium), which was inaugurated by
AMU Pro Chancellor, Nawab Ibne Saeed Khan of Chattari and attended by AMU Vice
Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) as the Chief Guest.
Prominent poets from
all over the country including Mr Azhar Inayati, Mr Vaquar Manvi, Mr Alam
Khursheed, Mr Popular Meeruthi, Mr Jameel Manvi, Ms Salma Shaheen, Ms Azra
Naqvi, Dr Shehla Nawab, Mr Mohid Rasheedi, Dr Gulam Sarwar, Professor Abid Ali
Abid and Dr Zoya Zaidi recited the poetic compositions crafted in their
literary expertise.
A major highlight of
the event was Mr Azhar Inayati composition, which aesthetically highlighted
initiatives taken by General Shah, in his tenure as the Vice Chancellor. The
audience enjoyed Inyati’s composition with encouraging calls of ‘wah wah’ at the
end of appreciated couplets and there were calls for the poet to repeat the
couplets.
During his address, General
Shah appreciated the efforts of Women’s College for continuing the tradition of
organising the Annual Mushaira. He said, “Urdu is not a language of Hindus or
Muslims but a language of heart and Love”.
On this occasion,
Mrs Sabiha Simi Shah, Prof Mohd Gulrez, Prof Abul Kalam Qasmi, Prof Anwar Jahan
Zuberi and Prof Haneefa Khursheed also graced the occasion.
Prof Naima Gulrez,
Principal, Women’s College; Prof Durdana Qasmi, Convener; Prof Durdana Qasmi
and Dr Humaira Afridi played a significant role in the organization of
Mushaira.
Mr Vaquar
Manvi chaired the Mushaira and Dr Shariq Aqueel conducted the proceedings.
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Senior Secondary
School (Girls) organises Annual Awards and Prize Distribution Function
Aligarh, May 9: The
Senior Secondary School (Girls), Aligarh Muslim University today organised the
Annual Awards and Prize Distribution Function at the school premises in which
AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran); Mrs Sabiha Seemi
Shah; Professor Mohd Gulrez, former Director, Directorate of School Education;
Prof Naima Gulrez, Principal, Women’s College and Professor Omar Farooq, Deputy
Director, Directorate of School Education distributed the Founder’s Day Award
and prizes of various literary and cultural programmes.
Speaking on the
occasion, General Shah said that AMU schools are feeder institutions to higher
education in the university and the students attending these schools should do
their best to get into various courses in the University.
He stressed that
since school education is the foundation for higher education, it is imperative
that students should work hard to pass with flying colours. General Shah urged
students to work hard and excel in the subjects of their interests.
While congratulating
the students for their achievements, Prof Gulrez said AMU’s girl students have
been bringing laurels to the University by working and studying in corporates
and the best universities all over the world.
Mrs Naghma Irfan,
Principal of the school presented the School’s Annual Report, in which she
highlighted the academic and other achievements of the school.
Ms Isna Rafat Khan
received the Papa Miyan Padma Bhushan, while Ms Bhushra Zia received M J Haider
Memorial Award. Ms Zeba Bakhtiyar bagged the Nighat Shahwar Husain Award and Ms
Subuk Khan received the Nida Khan Memorial Award.
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AMU’s BUMS Entrance exam not to be included in NEET
Aligarh, May 9: The Office of the
Controller of Examinations (Admission Section), Aligarh Muslim University has
recently announced that the entrance test for admissions in the Bachelors in
Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) Course 2017-18 will be conducted by the
University and not by National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Detailed
information related to the BUMS entrance exam is available on www.amucontrollerexams.com. The
last date for applying filling the application form for BUMS entrance exam is
May 30, 2017, while the entrance test will be conducted on June 11, 2017.
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AMU Public Relations
Office and Delhi Knowledge Track create AMU Video prospectus
Aligarh, May 9: The
Aligarh Muslim University’s Public Relations Office in collaboration with the
Delhi Knowledge Track, New Delhi has created a video prospectus of the Aligarh
Muslim University, in which students and academics have been interviewed on
various courses run by all the departments and faculties of the university.
This prospectus is
aimed at creating a maximum range of the university across the globe to attract
the best talents of students from all over the world. Some videos from the
video prospectus are in the following links:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ5OFhb_V84&feature=iv&src_vid=wcSfZdWR8UA&annotation_id=video%3A44e7799a-2fec-40d1-97c3-27beadc20ff5 : AMU Documentary
16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in-iQjFn1tc : Dr
Rajendra Tiwari ( Principal, Ziauddin Dental College)
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AMU Girls thrill
equestrian lovers with riding skills
Aligarh, May 10: Girl
members of Aligarh Muslim University’s Riding Club recently thrilled equestrian
lovers by showing their skills in the events of tent pegging, show jumping,
carrot cutting, ladies hacks, pole bending, ball and bucket, musical chairs,
and cola race astride some of the most beautiful horses of the varsity’s Riding
Club. The show was organised by AMU’s 128-years-old Riding Club.
Professor Farhat
Naseem Siddiqui, President Riding Club, AMU and mentor to the Riding Club
members said the female student members of the Riding Club have bringing
accolades to the University by winning gold medals with their participations in
Equestrian events associated with the India Army, BSF, State Police and
President’s Bodyguards.
He added that these
student members are exceptionally talented riders, who have performed very well
in National events. “We have an Army like discipline in the University’s Riding
Club and all our members follow the necessary rules to hone up their skills,” said
Prof Siddiqui adding that the AMU also offers special sports scholarships to
the girl student members and other Riding Club members for their academic and
sports pursuits.
After displaying her
extraordinary riding skills during the Horse Show, the Super-Senior of the
Riding Club’s female members, Ms Sufiya Khalid said that various events in
horse-shows are extremely tricky and riders need a lot of perfection to execute
these tricks. She added that the Riding Club members have been trained very
well by their seniors and mentors.
Meanwhile, a very
known face among students in the University, Ms Kulsum Salahuddin, who is a
senior member of the club said that the equestrian sport is developing in India
as these events are been encouraged all over the country. Ms Salahuddin had
recently participated in the Delhi Army Horse Show. She has been participating
in National equestrian events in different parts of the country.
Other senior and
junior members, Ms Nabila Zehra, Ms Shagla Parveen, Ms Zain Majid, Ms Fareha
Butool, Ms Nadia Khan, Ms Nida Malik and Ms Akansha Sharma said that besides giving
a platform for the student riders, the University’s Riding Club is also a
breeding ground for the future of equestrian sport in the country.
AMU Riding Club Captain
Mr Arham Khan, who headed a similar horse show, earlier in the week, said that
AMU’s Riding Club has 17 female members, who are capable of bringing laurels in
any National event. Mr Khan also showed his riding skills during the show.
The show had guests
from the University and equestrian enthusiasts from different parts of the
country, who cheered and encouraged AMU’s riders.
Dr Asim
Rizvi conducted the programme and also proposed the vote of thanks.
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Professor Nafees A
Khan receives grant for ICSSR sponsored Capacity
Building Programme
Aligarh, May 10: Aligarh
Muslim University’s academic, Professor Nafees A Khan, Course Director of the
Capacity Building Programme sponsored by the Indian
Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi has recently received a
sanctioned letter of grant amounting to Rs 9, 40, 000. He had already received
the first instalment of the grant with a cheque of Rs 7, 00, 000.
The Capacity
Building Programme, which recently took place in AMU was organised by the
Department of Commerce to enhance the capability of conducting quality research
among faculty members of social sciences and further bring out completed research
into publishable material of high quality for journals, articles and books.
A total of 30
participants including 10 locals and 20 outstation participants attended the
programme. The inaugural session of the programme was held at the Conference
Hall, Department of Commerce.
Professor Nawab Ali
Khan, Dean, Faculty of Commerce; Professor M Mohsin Khan, Chairperson,
Department of Commerce and other faculty members were also present on the
occasion.
One of the
highlights of the event was a lecture by Professor Imran Saleem on the topic,
‘Meaning and Aspects of Research, Idea of Research, Basic tenets of Qualitative
Research and Quantitative Research.’ A total of 42 sessions were conducted
during the programme.
Over 28 resource
persons, including 13 outstation people and 15 associated with AMU deliberated
on various topics during the programme.
The
programme concluded with valedictory function, which had Additional District
and Sessions Judge, Mr Abdul Quaiyum as the Chief Guest and Professor Prashant
Kumar from Banaras Hindu University as the Guests of Honour. Professor S U
Farooqui was also present as a special guest.
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ABK High School Girls organises Essay Writing and
Painting Competitions to mark Sir Syed Bicentenary Celebrations
Aligarh, May 10: As a part of the
on-going Sir Syed Bicentenary Celebrations, the Aligarh Muslim University’s ABK
High School Girls recently organised Essay Writing and Painting Competitions.
Students of the school and guests from other institutions participated in these
competitions.
During
her address, Dr Saba Hasan, Acting Principal, ABK High School Girls said that
these competitions are a better way better way of celebration. Ms Farhat
Parveen and teacher in-charges made arrangements for the event, which also had
presence of teachers from various AMU and Aligarh based schools.
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AMU completes Jama
Masjid Restoration Project
Aligarh, May 10: Aligarh
Muslim University’s Jama Masjid Restoration Project has been completed under
the leadership of AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran).
The function to mark the completion of this project was held at University’s Strachey
Hall.
On the occasion,
General Shah appreciated the efforts of everyone involved in restoration
project. He pointed out that a request has been made to the Jama Masjid
Committee to provide a praying space for women in the mosque. He further said
that Jama Masjid is unique as different sects of the Muslim community pray in
the mosque.
General Shah also
said that education for children especially for girls is one of the most
important issues as education will lead to growth and development of the
community. After the Magrib Prayers, General Shah also unveiled the stone slab
of the Mosque.
Professor Kalimuddin
Ahmad, OSD, Jama Masjid Restoration Project in the welcome address stated that
the Restoration Project has been completed
because of the generous donations from the Alumni, AMU staff and well-wishers.
He also requested the Vice Chancellor to provide a separate Jama Masjid
maintenance account.
Nawab Javaid Saeed
Khan Sahab of Chattari, who is a member of the Conservation Committee stressed
upon a manual to be prepared for the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly
maintenance of Jama Masjid. “This report should have details of what to do and
what to avoid related to the maintenance of Jama Masjid,” said Mr Javaid
Saeed.
Meanwhile, Mr
Mohammad Farhan Fazli, Convener, Heritage Cell presented a power point presentation
describing one year long journey of the conservation works at Jama Masjid. He
added that the Heritage Cell established in AMU is unique as no other heritage
University in India is having this kind of cell for the restoration of their
heritage structures.
Mr Rashid
Ghani, who is also the Convener of Committee proposed the vote of thanks. Mr Mohammad
Faizan conducted the programme.
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Dept of Paediatrics
organises workshop on Paediatric Epilepsy Training
Aligarh, May 10: The Department
of Paediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University
recently organised a one-day workshop on Paediatric Epilepsy Training under the
aegis of IAP, Aligarh and certified by the British Paediatric Neurology
Association.
Dr Uzma Firdaus, Dr
Anoop Kumar and Dr Iraj Alam Khan organized this training workshop under the
able guidance of Prof Farzana K Beig, Chairperson, Department of Paediatrics as
well as Professor Tabassum Shahab, Prof S Manazir Ali and Dr Hameeda Tariq. The
Workshop was attended by faculty members of the Department of Paediatrics as
well as allied departments, practitioners, fellows and post graduate students.
The one-day course in
the workshop was delivered by Consultant Paediatric Neurologists with expertise
in epilepsy. The course included short didactic teaching sessions, interactive
workshops, quizzes and case discussion. The workshop offered unique opportunity
to get updated knowledge on various aspects of paediatric epilepsy as well as
to clear practical doubts through interactions with the distinguished faculty.
Renowned
neurologists from Fortis, Apollo, Max Healthcare and Medanta Hospitals
including Dr Rakesh Jain, Dr Rekha Mittal, Dr Y B Gupta, Dr Saurabh Chopra and
Dr Yeeshu Singh were present on the occasion.
The
workshop aimed at providing training for all paediatric healthcare
professionals, diagnosing and managing children with an epilepsy or seizure
disorder.
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Lt Gen Shah
inaugurates renovated Public Relations Office
Aligarh, May 11: Aligarh
Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) today
inaugurated the renovated building of Varsity’s Public Relations Office in the
presence of Professor Shah Muhammad, Professor A R Kidwai, Professor Shafey
Kidwai, Professor M Ilyas Khan, Professor Rizwan Khan, Dr Rahat Abrar and other
dignitaries and academicians of the University.
Soon after the
ribbon cutting to mark the inaugural of the building, AMU Public Relations
Officer, Mr Omar S Peerzada accompanied the Vice Chancellor to show him the
interiors of the building.
On the occasion,
General said that there was a need to have a renovated state-of-art office for
the University’s Public Relations team. While congratulating the engineers,
architects and other workers involved in the renovation, General Shah said:
“The work done in the building is remarkable.”
During his address,
General Shah also pointed out that AMU is one of the greenest and cleanest
universities in India and even the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi in
a recent meeting has agreed to it.
He added that AMU has
taken up fresh scientific research projects, including on how to solve the
water crisis using nanotechnology and recycle waste water using eco-friendly
and low-cost methods.
While adding that
AMU is doing extra-ordinary work in researches; General Shah said that we need
to encourage good quality research in applied sciences as well as the social
sciences and we are doing that.
“The university has
taken up a project on desalinating sea water or brackish water using nanotechnology
that would bring a ‘sea change in India’ and provide low-cost drinking water.
Addressing the media
gathering on the occasion, General Shah said that AMU is thankful to the media
for doing positive stories. He urged AMU PRO, Mr Peerzada to maintain the best
of media relations.
Professor Shan
Muhammad, who presented his new released edited book, ‘Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Memorial Lectures’ to the Public Relations Office pointed out that in General
Shah’s tenure, the best of academic activities have taken place and the best of
infrastructure has come up. He added that the generations of students and
academicians to come in AMU will remember General Shah as one of the best
administrators AMU has ever seen.
Professor A R
Kidwai, Director, UGC HRD Centre, AMU appreciated the efforts of Public
Relations Office in bringing mainstream media editors and foreign dignitaries
for seminars and conferences in Aligarh. He added that Mr Peerzada and his team
has been working day and night to improve AMU’s perceptions.
Prof Kidwai also
pointed out that among the many recommendable works of the Public Relations
Office has been to involve students in projects in the image building
exercises. He also congratulated Mr Peerzada and his team for the conclusion of
the Public Relations Office’s renovation project.
Earlier in the
welcome address, Mr Peerzada said that the University’s PRO Team has been
working very hard to improve perceptions of the university. “With the kind of
guidance and cooperation, we have received from the administration, the Public
Relations team will be able to reach new heights,” said Mr Peerzada.
Recollecting his
first few days in the Public Relations Office, Mr Peerzada said: “The Vice
Chancellor on his visit to the office, after I joined as the PRO promised me to
get the office renovated.” We are given Rs 15 lakhs for the renovation and Rs
two lakhs more for the air conditioners,” said Mr Peerzada adding that the
renovation has turned the Public Relations Office building into a state-of-art
office and it has only been possible because of General Shah’s commitment and
determination. Mr Peerzada also proposed the vote of thanks in the conclusion
of the programme.
The Vice
Chancellor also released AMU Scholar, Mr Asad Faisal Farouqui’s book, ‘Aligarh
Ki Urdu Sahafat’ (Urdu Journalism in Aligarh) and the latest issue of
University’s Gazette.
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Aligarh Muslim University
New representatives
elected for AIMEC on the University Court
Aligarh, May 11: Atleast five people have been elected as representatives
of the All India Muslim Educational Conference (AIMEC) in the Aligarh Muslim
University Court for a period of three years with immediate effect.
As per an Office Memo issued by the Office of the Registrar (Councils
Section), AMU, Mr Ahmad Omar Farooq, Mr Asad Yar Khan, Mr Khursheed Ahmad Khan,
Mr Munawwar Haziq and Dr Shahid Qamar Qazi have been elected as the
representatives of the Conference.
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Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
Lt General Shah lays
Foundation Stone of New Academic Block, Dept of Psychology
Aligarh, May 11: Aligarh
Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran)
recently laid the Foundation Stone of the New Academic Block of the Department of
Psychology near the erstwhile Jaleel Hostel, Tar Bangalow Road in the presence
of Professor Shamim A Ansari, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; Professor
(Hafiz) M Ilyas Khan, Chairperson, Department of Psychology and Mrs Sabiha
Seemi Shah.
Speaking on the
occasion, General Shah said that the University has in its plans to turn Tar
Bangalow into an academic hub with new buildings and parking areas.
Appreciating efforts of Prof Ilyas Khan; General added that Prof Ilyas has the
right leadership qualities in leading the best works for the Department of
Psychology.
Meanwhile, Prof
Ilyas pointed out that the New Academic Block associated with the 60-years-old,
Department of Psychology will have ground + three floors. “The New bock will
fulfil all the necessary requirements including state-of-art labs and bigger
seminar rooms for the Department,” said Prof Ilyas. He added that this
achievement has only been possible because of Vice Chancellor’s determination.
Prof Akbar Husain
proposed the vote of thanks, while Mr Talha Ahmad conducted the programme.
Faculty
members, students and scholars from the Department of Psychology and other
departments and faculties were present on the occasion.
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Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
K A Nizami Centre
for Quranic Studies bids farewell to Professor Ahtisham Ahmad Nizami
Aligarh, May 11: The K A
Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University recently bid
farewell to Professor Ahtisham Ahmad Nizami, Founder Director, K A N Centre for
Quranic Studies on his retirement from the services of the University. The
Farewell took place at the lawns of K A N Centre for Quranic Studies.
While presiding over
the function, AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) urged
the Quranic Scholars to delve deep into the teachings of the Quran to search
for the hidden wisdom of the Holy Book for some of the most pressing problems
faced by humanity.
He added that the
Quranic scholars would find a treasure trove of pieces of wisdom within the
Quran, which show the path to the humanity on how they should engage with
followers of other religious faiths and to ensure peace and brotherhood.
General Shah also
urged the newly appointed Director of the Quranic Centre, Professor A R Kidwai
to carry on the commendable work done by his predecessor, Professor Ahtisham A
Nizami.
Meanwhile, the newly
appointed Director, Professor A R Kidwai said that the Centre is committed to
the advancement of academic excellence in teaching, research and publication
and its outreach activities promote a more informed understanding of Islamic
culture and civilisation. He added that Centre provides a meeting point between
the Islamic and Western worlds of learning as it contributes to the AMU’s
mission of promoting Islamic studies, religious education and educational
advancement of Indian Muslims.
He further said that
the Centre is also focussing on various works done on the Holy Quran in the
different regional languages.
Professor Ahtisham A
Nizami thanked the Vice Chancellor and the University administration for
cooperation and necessary guidance in all activities associated with the K A N
Centre for Quranic Studies.
Dr Abdul
Majeed presented the Citation for Prof Nizami during the programme. Dr Arshad
Iqbal proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Mohd Mobeen Saleem conducted the
programme.
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Aligarh
Muslim University
Faculty of Arts bids
farewell to Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellor
Aligarh, May 12: The
Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Aligarh Muslim University today bid
farewell to the AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) and
Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) at the Faculty of Arts
Lounge. On the occasion, the Vice Chancellor and the Pro Vice Chancellor also
released the Faculty of Arts journals of English, Hindi and Urdu languages.
Mrs Sabiha Seemi
Shah and Mrs Rizwana Ali were also present at the farewell.
While congratulating
the Faculty of Arts Departments for producing the journals, General said
pointed out that the administration could not have achieved what they did
without the support of teachers, students and the University staff.
He added that many
myths are been broken in the last days of the present administration. “There
was a misconception that the administration cannot work and perform in the last
days. However, my administration has been working day and day even on
sanctioned holidays,” said the Vice Chancellor.
“I am thankful that
the teachers, students and the non-teaching staff have been there with us in
the troubled times and when there were allegations of gender discrimination,
our female students protested against the media reports,” added General Shah.
He pointed out that
the teams of provosts, chairpersons, deans, proctors shielded us when we needed
protection and I feel really proud that this University is functioning for the
growth of education of Millat in a secular environment.
AMU Pro Vice
Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) said that ‘today is indeed a
touching moment’. He added that if the present administration has succeeded to
achieving anything, it is because of the support of the teachers, students and
the non-teaching staff of the University.
“The credit goes to
you,” said the Pro Vice Chancellor while addressing the gathering at the
function. He said that teachers and students have given us a free-hand to work
for the betterment of the University and we will remember our tenure in AMU
with nostalgia.
Brigadier Ali
further said that after leaving the University, he cannot wait to see AMU
students at the top-most positions in the government offices, the corporate
world and other best jobs. “When I will see you in the top most positions, I
will like to hug you with a smile and be proud that you studied in AMU, when I
was the Pro Vice Chancellor,” said Brigadier Ali adding that this, will a big
achievement and success of this administration.
During his address,
Professor Shaik Mastan said that he has not seen a more cooperating and
supporting administration than the one led by General Shah and Brigadier Ali in
his academic career. He added that the present Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice
Chancellor will be remembered by generations to come.
Meanwhile, delivering
the welcome address, Professor Tariq ul Islam said that this is indeed a very
emotional and difficult moment to bid farewell to the present Vice Chancellor
and Pro Vice Chancellor as under their able guidance the University has reached
new heights of academic progress and infrastructural development.
The Vice Chancellor
and the Pro Vice Chancellor with Professor Sagheer Afraheem, Professor Arif
Nazeer and Professor Samina Khan later released the Urdu, Hindi and Englisg
journals of the Faculty of Arts.
Professor Imitiyaz
Hasnain proposed the vote of thanks, while Professor Shambunath Tiwari
conducted the programme.
Professor
Adarmi Dukht Safavi, Professor Farhathullah Khan, Dr Rahat Abrar and other
academics associated with the Faculty of Arts and other departments and
faculties were also present on the occasion.
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Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
AMU inaugurates 1.5
MW Roof Top Solar PV Power Plant and installs 3 MW Ground Mounted Grid
Connected Solar PV Power Farm
Aligarh, May 12: The
Inauguration Ceremony of the 1.5 MW Roof Top Solar PV Power Plant was organised
in the Assembly Hall of the University Polytechnic, which was attended by the
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Lt General Zameeruddin Shah (Veteran) as the Chief
Guest.
The Vice-Chancellor
Lt General Zameeruddin Shah (Veteran) hailed the success of the project to Dr Mohd
Rihan as the man behind the project. General Shah also thanked and
congratulated other functionaries of the varsity for extending their all-round
support to the project.
General Shah urged
to focus on having more such projects in the University to save university’s
funds, which can be used on other developmental and infrastructural fronts.
Later in the
evening, the Foundation Stone for the Installation of the 3 MW Ground Mounted
Grid Connected Solar PV Power Farm was unveiled by the Vice-Chancellor.
The Convener of the
Green University Project Committee, Dr Mohd Rihan presented a Power Point
Presentation providing an overview of the 1.5 MW Roof Top Solar PV Power Plant,
incorporating the benefits and other relevant information about the project. He
also spoke about the monthly and annual savings of the University on electricity
bills after the implementation of the said project.
During his
presentation, Dr Rihan informed that this plant has been installed under the
SECI / CPWD Scheme of the Government of India. He further said that by generating
electricity through solar-energy, we are saving huge quantities of
non-renewable sources of energy like coal and water, etc.
Principal of the
University Polytechnic, Professor S Iqbal Ali congratulated everyone involved
in the successful completion of the project. He also appreciated and acknowledged
the initiative of Dr Rihan for envisioning such a tremendous project and
successfully implementing the same.
Er Mohd Yameen from
the Solar Energy Corporation of India also congratulated the varisity on having
such a vast Solar Power Plant. He further added that SECI will extend full
co-operation if AMU undertakes such projects in future too.
Er B S Gangwar,
Chief Engineer, DVVNL congratulated the university on having such a vast Solar
Power Plant at AMU. He further added that DVVNL will extend full co-operation
and support to AMU in all such projects.
Mr Irfan Khan proposed
the vote of thanks. The programmes were compeered by Er Shamim Ansari,
University Electrical Safety Officer and Mr Irfan Khan.
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Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
Prof Mujahid Beg
appointed as Chairperson, Dept of Medicine
Aligarh, May 12: Professor
Mujahid Beg has been appointed as Chairperson, Department of Medicine,
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University for a period
of three years, with effect from 12.05.2017 vice Professor M R Ajmal (attaining
the age of superannuation) or till the final outcome of the decision of the
Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
Prof Beg
has a teaching and clinical experience of over 30 years and has more than 125 published
papers in journals of International and National repute to his credit. Besides
being honoured with fellowships by different organisations, he is also life
member of different learned societies and associations like Associations of
Physicians of India, Indian Medical Association, Epilepsy Society, Geriatric
Society of India and Pharmacovigilance Society of India and he also represents
JNMC at National and International forums with devotion and dedication.
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Public
Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
JNMC observes ‘International
Nurses Day’ celebrations
Aligarh, May 12: The
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University today
observed the ‘International Nurses Day’ celebrations in which Professor Tariq
Mansoor, Principal, JNMC and Vice Chancellor designate attended the function as
the Chief Guest, while renowned paediatrician Dr Hamida Tariq and Professor M
Amanullah Khan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, JNMC were the Guests of Honour.
On the occasion,
Prof Tariq Mansoor said that he has high regards for the nursing profession. He
added that treatment of patients is a team work, in which nurses have a very
important role because they are a working link in between doctors and patients.
“JNMC is unique in a
way that patients from lower economic strata can easily afford treatment here,”
said Prof Mansoor adding that all members Medical College tirelessly work day
and night for the betterment of college and hospital and for providing the best
possible facilities to the patients. He also urged the JNMC nursing staff to be
computer savvy.
Professor Mansoor
also assured that the various demands of the nursing staff will be met as per
University rules. He also pointed out that JNMC’s Nursing School will soon be
established into a Nursing College.
Addressing the
nurses, Dr Hamida Tariq said, “Nursing is one of the most exciting and
in-demand careers in the world today, known globally for excellent wages and
benefits both for the body and soul.
She added that
doctors prescribe, but it is the work of nurses to carry out the instructions
with love and care, which makes the difference to put the patients back on
their feet. Dr Hamida further said that nurses are backbone of health-care and
she urged the nurses to wear their title with pride as not many people are
capable of doing, what nurses can do.
Paying rich tributes
to Florence Nightingale, Dr Hamida said that Florence Nightingale was a great
lady, who dedicated her entire life to serve humanity by virtue of her selfless
and untiring devotion to her profession. She further urged the nursing staff to
be proud of this noble profession and to try to do the best for patients and
the hospital.
Professor Amanullah
Khan said nursing profession is one of the noblest of professions, but at the
same time it is very tiring and has longish duty hours. He added that nurses
are there to have a constant vigil on the patient’s condition, which brings in
a lot of responsibilities. He also added that it is the right time to establish
a Nursing College.
Mr Basant C spoke on
the works of Florence Nightingale, while Sister Ramya spoke on the importance
of this day. Sister Farzana Parveen conducted the programme and Sister Indu
Shukla proposed the vote thanks.
Sister Mumtaz
Sultana, Sister Anney Curine, Sister Saba Anjum, Sister Imrana Parveen, Mr
Anwar Ali, Mr Shahzad and Mr Ashiq Ali and nursing staff played an important
role to make the programme successful. Meanwhile, prizes were distributed to
winners of various competitions and Senior Nurses.
Professor
Farida Ahmad, Principal Nursing School; Professor Harris M Khan,
Superintendent, Medical College; Professor Shahid Siddiqui; Professor S A Azmi
and Professor Farzana Beg also graced the occasion with their presence.
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Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
Entrance test for Class XI held in Aligarh, five more cities
ALIGARH
May 14: The Combined Admission Test for admission
to Class XI (Science)/Diploma in Engineering of the Aligarh Muslim University
was conducted in a peaceful manner at 44 centres here today. More than
forty-four thousand candidates, including those applied for admission to Class
XI (Science, Arts, Social Science and Commerce), appeared in the admission
test. Aligarh Muslim University has also conducted the test for all the above
streams at Lucknow, Srinagar (J&K), Patna and Meerut.
AMU
Vice Chancellor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Zameer Uddin Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor,
Brigadier, S. Ahmad Ali, University Registrar, Proctor, Prof. M. Mohsin Khan,
DSW, Dr. Jamshed Siddiqui and the PRO, Mr. Omar Peerzada visited more than two
dozen test centres. The Controller of Examination, Prof. Yusufuzzaman Khan appreciated
the role of faculty members and other functionaries in conducting the test in a
peaceful and orderly manner.
AMU
had also deputed senior faculty members as observers. Some senior faculty
members were appointed Overall Incharge at the eleven different centres located
outside the University campus to supervise the smooth conduct of admission
test.
Special
help centres were organized by the national Service Scheme (NSS) of the
University at railway Station and other important places to provide guidance to
the candidates.
The
District Administration provided all necessary assistance to conduct the test
in a smooth manner.
During
the inspection of the test centres, AMU Vice Chancellor, Gen. Shah interacted
with parents of candidates. The parents appreciated the efforts of the
University authorities to provide all types of help in smooth conduct of the
test.
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Relations Office
Aligarh
Muslim University
General Shah unveils INC foundation stone
Aligarh, May 14: Aligarh Muslim
University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) recently
unveiled the foundation stone at the newly established Interdisciplinary
Nanotechnology Centre (INC), AMU in presence of Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier
S Ahmad Ali (Veteran), esteemed members of the Executive Council, Professor
Alim Husain Naqvi, Professor Absar Ahmad (Founder-Director, INC), and other faculty
members and AMU students.
After
raising the curtain of the foundation stone, General Shah said that 'Nanotechnology
is the Future' and he is sure INC, AMU will be able to provide brilliant
solutions to problems like water purification and desalinization in the coming
months.
He
motivated the staff and students at INC to dedicate their efforts into not only
coming up with research data leading to excellent publications, but also to see
it all the way through, from concept to reality in the form of products and
patents.
While
congratulating Professor Absar Ahmad, Founder-Director (INC) for accepting
their offer to join AMU after 23 years of distinguished service at the
acclaimed CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune; General Shah assured of
great things to expect from INC owing to the excellent scholastic record and
pioneering nanotechnology related research work carried out by Professor Ahmad.
AMU
Pro Vice Chancellor Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran), who also congratulated
INC, said that it is indeed a 'dream come true' that the INC has been
established and in able hands of the best of minds in nanotechnology.
He
added that with nanotechnology, anything is possible, and that however bizarre
it may seem today to think of micro robots performing heart surgeries, it will
one day very well be possible with nanotechnology.
He
further said that within the short span of a year or so, he is confident that
INC will obtain abundant funds from investors owing to the promising research
perspectives proposed by Professor Absar Ahmad and that the infrastructure at
INC will drastically evolve to make it as one of the best and most recognized
nanotech research institutes worldwide.
Meanwhile,
Professor Absar Ahmad thanked the Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor and the
executive committee members for believing in him and appointing him as the
Director of INC. He added that vision of nanotechnology has been fulfilled due
to the sincere support and cooperation from the Vice Chancellor and the Pro
Vice Chancellor.
He
pointed out that the foundation stone inauguration ceremony marks the
'beginning of a new journey'.
Professor
Ahmad, whose research has been focused on the green fabrication of nanoparticles
of different chemical compositions, sizes and shapes said that these nanoparticles
possess unique properties like being water dispersible, protein capped, stable
and non-toxic.
He
pointed out the next step in this field will be dedicated toward the
application view-point for these nanomaterials to be used in healthcare,
agriculture, energy and environment, water purification and desalinization,
etc. “This part of the research will be conducted at the Interdisciplinary
Nanotechnology Center at AMU,” said Professor Ahmad.
He
added that INC will bring together under one umbrella the diverse activities of
several research groups and collectively work towards the translation of their
basic science into marketable products, processes and technologies.
Professor
Ahmad also said that motivating the young minds, seeking collaborations and
ultimately translation of research will be the prime focus of INC from day one.
While
recalling AMU founder, Sir Syed's vision to harbor all new and novel fields of
knowledge and research, Professor Alim Husain Naqvi (Adjunct Professor, INC)
said that it is indeed a memorable day in history of the University and that
the INC will work hand-in-hand with the existing domains of medicine,
engineering, electronics, chemistry, physics, life sciences, etc.
Professor
Naqvi praised Professor Absar Ahmad for his outstanding contributions to
science, total citation of published work of around fifteen thousand seven
hundred, h-index of 43, several national and international patents,
publications in esteemed peer reviewed high impact factor journals (Nature
Materials, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Materials, Nano Letters, etc.) and
for prestigious awards to his credit namely the VASVIK award for industrial
excellence, DBT-Tata Innovation Fellowship, CSIR-NCL Scientist of the Year
2009, Materials and Research Society of India (MRSI) medal, etc. Professor
Naqvi also encouraged the faculty members and students from various fields
present at the ceremony to feel most welcome to approach INC for seeking
collaborative research opportunities and in using the state-of-the-art research
instruments available at INC.
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Aligarh Muslim University
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