|
News
ALIGARH :August 30
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis is visiting Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah at Khana-e-Kaaba in Mecca for a period of sixteen days.
During his absence, Prof. Tajuddin, Dean, Faculty of Unani Medicine shall discharge the routine duties of the Vice Chancellor under Statute 2(7) of the Statutes of the University for being the senior most Dean amongst the members of the Executive Council.
ALIGARH :August 30
The Department of Civil Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University organized a two day "National Workshop on Ethical Hacking" in Kennedy House Auditorium in collaboration with M/s Kyrion Technology Pvt. Ltd. More than 100 students from Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Women's Polytechnic, Faculty of Science and also from different Engineering Colleges at Aligarh participated in the Workshop.
The Workshop ran in Four sessions of four hours duration each and the experts from M/s Kyrion Technology Pvt. Ltd. delivered lectures and organized training sessions for the students. Kyrion Technologies provided software worth Rs. 750/- to each participant.
The Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Razaullah Khan, while addressing the last session of the Workshop, urged the participant to use this modern knowledge of Ethical Hacking in an ethical manner and use it for betterment of the society as it is a very powerful instrument against the menace of hacking and violation of other cyber laws. The workshop concluded with the distribution of toolkit and certificate to the participants. Dr. Masroor Alam, Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering and Mr. Ibadur Rahman, student of B. Tech final year (Civil) were staff coordinator and overall student coordinator respectively.Related Picture
1. Prof. Razaullah Khan with the Engineering students at a National Workshop on Ethical Hacking
ALIGARH :August 30
The list of candidates for admission in class XI (Science & Commerce) under self-financing scheme has been released by the Aligarh Muslim University.
Admission formalities of class XI (Self Financing Scheme) will be completed in Senior Secondary School (Boys) on 4th September from 8.00 am to 2.00 p.m. Students whose name figure in chance memo should report on 4th September between 10.oo am to 2.00 pm. Admission process of female students will also be completed on 4th September from 8.00 to 2.00 pm in Senior Secondary School (Girls). Girls whose name are included in chance memo are also required to report between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm.
ALIGARH :August 28
Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University today inaugurated a seminar hall at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management at Shafi House, Qila Road.
The Seminar Hall was constructed with a cost of ` Ten Lakhs under XI Plan by the Building Department of the University.
On this occasion, AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis released four books titled "Micro Finance and Women Empowerment", "WTO and Indian Agriculture", "Globalization and Economic Development" and "Cooperative Management and Development" edited by Dr. Rais Ahmad.
In his welcome address, Dr. Rais Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management said that the University Grants Commission has allocated ` Ten Lakhs under XI five year plan and the construction work of this project has been completed well in time. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Pervez Mustajab, the then OSD (Development) and Mr. Firoz Khan, University Engineer to construct the building within time.
AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel said that the building of this department was donated by Brig. Iqbal Shafi before he migrated to Pakistan. His father, Prof. S. M. Shafi was the renowned teacher of Commerce. He congratulated the building department to complete the job in time.
In his presidential address, Prof. Azis appreciated the efforts of Dr. Rais Ahmad for editing four books on important themes. Prof. Azis said that agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy and this institution needs a new generation of agricultural scientists. He said that the State of Uttar Pradesh is producing highest grains and water distribution system in UP is very excellent compared to South Indian states.
Prof. Azis said that the University is planning to establish Cooperative Society to provide all households items on cheaper rates to the staff and students. He urged the Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to prepare a blue print. Prof. Farzana Aleem, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences proposed a vote of thanks.Related Picture
1. AMU VC releasing the book of Dr. Rais Ahmad
2. AMU VC inaugurating the Seminar Hall at the Department Agricutural Economics and Business Management
ALIGARH :August 28
Dr. Shah Alam, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology has been nominated mentor for International Post Graduate Diploma Course in Career Guidance and Counseling. This course is run by Regional Institute of Education, Ajmer, Ministry of Human Resource and Development in collaboration with the Common Wealth Canada.
Dr. Shah Alam has also been awarded Calcateral Award by the International School Psychology Association, America and S. Dave Memorial Gold Medal by Calcutta University. He is also In-charge of ISPA, UP.
ALIGARH :August 27
A delegation of thirteen teachers from different universities of Japan met the Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis today at his residence. The delegation of Japanese educational group is on a ten days visit to India to carry a study of Indian education system by observing closely the academic environment of different prestigious institutions during their stay.
While welcoming the foreign delegation, Prof. Azis said that Aligarh Muslim University is a nationally acclaimed University and it was established on the lines of British universities by great social reformer, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He said that British teachers taught here during the initial stage of this University. He said that the alumni of this institution have played important role in the freedom struggle of this country and the Constitution of India has declared the University as an institution of national importance in the seventh schedule.
He said that its doors are open for all and students hailing from almost all the states of India are studying in this University. He said that it is a unique institution to impart education from Nursery class to Doctorate and a large number of courses are taught here.
Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, OSD (Development), Prof. Mohd. Gulrez, Chairman, Department of West Asian Studies and PRO, Dr. Rahat Abrar were also present on this occasion.
Earlier, the delegation of Japanese educators visited the University campus and took snaps of historical buildings of the University. The leader of the delegation Mr. Sukada said that he has been to India twenty times but it was the first time he could make it to Aligarh as well. Related Picture
1. Japani Delegates with AMU VC at his residence
ALIGARH :August 27
AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, while addressing the first meeting of Students? Grievance Redressal Committee at the Conference Room of Administrative Block, said that the idea behind this exercise is to establish direct dialogue with the students and to get acquainted with their problems and solve them in speedy manner.
Prof. Azis urged the students to help maintain peace and harmony in the campus and work to add in the prestige and reputation of the University. He said that any threat to the reputation of the institution would directly affect the future of the students. He said that there was lawlessness in the University when he took charge in 2007. Murder of two students had already taken place and another was committed in September 2007 causing students? upheaval that lead to widespread violence in the campus owing to certain criminals and students nexus. Prof. Azis said that establishment of peace and harmony in the campus was a great challenge but he succeeded in bringing peace to the campus and various effective measures were taken to create a sense of security among the students and teachers of the University. The residential facilities were secured from any onslaught by external and criminal elements.
Prof. Azis said that adequate measures have been taken to bring the benefits of ICT revolution in the University on wide range including high speed Internet enabling students and faculties to get benefitted from the great treasures of knowledge available on internet. He said that efforts are being made to transform the University classrooms into Smart Classrooms in near future.
Vice Chancellor urged the students to take maximum benefits of the literary, cultural and sports facilities made available through the General Education Centre and University Games Committee. He said that these activities need to be increased at every level of the University for the overall-development of the students. Prof. Azis urged the students to adopt the great traditions of the University and observe respects for elders and affection for the younger.
Students from faculties of arts, social science, commerce, science, theology and management participated in the meeting and aired their grievances. AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Finance Officer, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal Baig, Proctor, Prof. M. Zubair Khan and DSW, Prof. Ainul Haq Khan were also present in the meeting. Related Picture
1. AMU VC alonwith other University officials at a Grievance Redressal Committee Meeting
ALIGARH :August 27
AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis hosted Iftar for the students of Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, Aligarh Muslim University hailing from different parts of the country and interacted with them to take stock of situation regarding educational and residential arrangements at school. Prof. Azis's spouse and son were also present in the Iftar. They also visited the rooms of the school and interacted with the students.
The principal of school, Prof. Amina Malik welcomed the Vice Chancellor. Appreciating the humanitarian attitude of the Vice Chancellor by arranging Iftar for them, the students expressed thanks to him and said that the school takes great care for their well-being and they never feel nostalgic.
AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Finance Officer, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, DSW, Prof. Ainul Haq Khan, Proctor, Prof. M. Zubair Khan and PRO, Dr. Rahat Abrar were also present on this occasion. They also performed Maghrib Namaz in the Ahmadi School mosque. Related Picture
1. AMU VC with the students of Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged
ALIGARH :August 26
Dr. M. Athar Ansari, Chairman, Dept. of Community Medicine has been nominated as National Expert for revision of syllabus of Social Medicine & Community Health for National Eligibility Test (NET) of University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
Only seven members have been nominated from the country after the recommendations of the committee constituted by Ministry of Human Resource Development under the Chairmanship of Prof. Balachander Mungerkar, Member, Planning Commission, Govt. of India. Dr. Ansari has been given the task to bring new inputs and to upgrade the existing syllabi.
Meanwhile, Prof. Farzana Aleem, Department of Home Science has taken over the charge of Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University.
ALIGARH :August 26
As part of the celebrations of the 193rd birth anniversary of its legendary founder and an outstanding social reformer, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the Aligarh Muslim University would hold an All India Essay Writing Competition for university and college students in English language on the topic "Sir Syed's vision of empowerment through character building and modern education".
Entries are invited only from bonafide students of universities and colleges. The essay must be sent to the Public Relations Office by September 25, 2010. There are three cash prizes including first prize of Rs. 25,000, second Rs. 15,000 and third Rs. 10,000. Besides state level toppers of the aforesaid competition will also be given a sum of Rs. 5,000 as consolation prize. The prizes shall be presented on the occasion of Sir Syed Day celebrations on October 17, 2010. All prize winners shall be provided boarding and lodging alongwith one close relative. The first, second and third prize winners will be given both ways AC II class railway fare and state level toppers will be given second sleeper fare.
The essay should be submitted on A4 size paper in double space typed on one side, should contain at least ten pages and not exceed sixteen pages duly forwarded by the head of the educational institution. A soft copy is also required. Information about the vision and mission of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is available on the varsity website www.amu.ac.in.
AMU Vice Chancellor, Professor P K Abdul Azis has urged the Vice Chancellors of all Universities to encourage the students to participate in competition.
ALIGARH :August 25
As a major push to strengthen and upgrade the quality of research in the Aligarh Muslim University, the Academic Council today adopted a new set of academic ordinances incorporating University Grants Commission's regulations 2009 regarding minimum standard for the award of M. Phil and PhD. degrees.
A special meeting of the Academic Council today adopted new academic ordinances relating to M.Phil/PhD. programmes. These new regulations came into force immediately and the notification for new admission will be issued within three weeks.
According to the new academic ordinances, M.Phil/PhD students will be admitted through an entrance test followed by an interview. The admission test will be a common one based on the rank candidates will be admitted in these programmes.
Both M. Phil/PhD students would be required to undertake a course work for minimum one semester. Prior to submission of the thesis, students are required to make a representation six months before the submission of the thesis.
PhD students will be required to publish one research paper in a referral journal before submitting the thesis. Students would be required to submit a soft copy of the thesis along with the hard copies.
The meeting was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis.
ALIGARH :August 23
Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean, Faculty of Theology and renowned Islamic Scholar while addressing a seminar on "Relevance of Quran in Contemporary Times" organized by the Law Society of Faculty of Law, said that the Holy Quran is relevant for every community, region and era. The most convincing proof of this fact, he said, is that the science developed with a pace after the revelation of Quran as never. He pointed out that before the revelation of Holy Quran and out of their ignorance, people took physical phenomena as charismatic and considered them God. The Quran taught them to disseminate, understand, and utilize such natural physical phenomena with wisdom and scientific reasoning, which ultimately resulted in the galloping progress in the field of science.
Prof. Qasmi said that law and morality both are essential for guiding the masses. He pointed out that Taurait was the collection of laws while Bible contained the moral guidelines only. But the Quran encompassed both for the complete guidance and salvation of mankind. The humanity can never be saved against the social and moral ills without adopting Quran in life.
Prof. Qasmi said that Allah has sent Prophets to every nation and region from Hazrat Adam to Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) but they were not relevant for every time and had limited approach while Quran holds relevance for all the times to come.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Law Department, Prof. Iqbal Ali said that whatever science has discovered is already there in Quran.
Dean of the Law Faculty and President of Law Society, Prof. Mohammad Shabbir drew the attention to the fact that media is engaged in Anti-Islam propaganda but Islam is spreading fast because its teachings are based on humanity. Prof. Shabbir said that the main aim of the law Society is character building and development of the personality of students with an emphasis on making them aware of current affairs.
Incharge of Law Society, Dr. Shakeel Samdani said that most important relevance of Quran is that wherever people are practicing teachings of Quran, there is peace and justice. He said that if all the Muslims lead a life according to the teachings of Quran, the social evils like violence, terrorism, illiteracy, deprivation and marginalization will come to an end. He said that it will also help eliminate misunderstandings among non-Muslims. Joint Secretary of Law Society, Tausif Raza proposed a vote of thank. The programme commenced with the recitation from Quran by Hafiz Iqbal Lashkar.
ALIGARH :August 21
The Aligarh Muslim University has announced its prestigious international award named after its founder, "Sir Syed Ahmad Khan International Award" for the year 2010. The award carries a cash prize of rupees five hundred thousand. This year, the award will be given in the field of Education (including promotion of education and establishment of academic institutions with a sense of inclusive social objective).
The Sir Syed Ahmad Khan International Award, has already been awarded twice since its launching in 2008. The first award was given to the eminent literary figure and educationist of Pakistan who was also recognized as the torch bearer of Sir Syed Movement in Pakistan, Mr. Zakir Ali Khan, one of the founders of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi in the field of literature. The second award was shared by eminent scientists of India, Prof. Obaid Ahmad Siddiui and Prof. S. Zahoor Qasim, both alumni of the Aligarh Muslim University for their distinguished contribution in the field of Life Sciences.
The University has invited nominations for the year 2010 from individuals, Universities, Research Centers, Government and non-Government organizations and institutions of International repute who have rendered outstanding and distinguished service in promoting education and establishment of academic institutions with a sense of inclusive social objective. The registered societies nominated for the award should be exceptionally well reputed with a continuous record of accomplishment of public service with proven credentials of establishing educational institutions of high quality.
The nominating person / Head of the Institution / Competent Authority should a send a letter adequately justifying the nomination highlighting the importance and relevance of the nominee?s/society?s work.
The award will be given on the basis of merit determined through the assessment of the nominees? and societies? published work and the catalogue of documents of rendering proven public services. The work will be evaluated by a jury comprising distinguished and eminent personalities.
The nomination for the award should accompany a typed resume of the nominee with a list of his/her publications along with ten original contributions of the nominee (research papers/books/monographs) on the subject. One high resolution colour photograph of the nominee (10 cm x 15 cm) is also required.
In case of societies, brief profile of the organization and tangible contribution as evident by establishment of academic institutions with a social objective in mind and in the spirit of philanthropy as against blatant commercialization (ten copies of each document). Awards and Honours received for rendering outstanding selfless services to the society and humanity and a catalogue of outstanding achievements in the last 10 years highlighting the work truly selfless and inclusive in the domain of education should also be enclosed with the application (ten copies each).
The academic institutions established by the societies/individuals to become eligible for nomination shall be recognized by the concerned agencies/ authorities (AICTE, MCI, DCI/CBSE etc.) in their respective states/countries.
The nominations must reach the office of the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University on or before 10th September 2010. Nominations will be judged strictly on the basis of merit regardless of caste, creed, religion, gender and nationality. Nomination forms and terms and details are available on the AMU website www.amu.ac.in.
The name of the winner will be announced by October 10, 2010. The award will be presented on the Sir Syed Day, October 17, 2010 in the commemorative function to be held at AMU Campus.
ALIGARH :August 20
Dr. Sangeeta Singhal, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University delivered a lecture on Rainwater Harvesting in Our Lady of Fatima Higher Secondary School, Aligarh.
Dr. Singhal said that there is a mounting pressure on depleting resources of water. The ground water level of Aligarh city is also going down at a rapid rate. Yet, it was being ignored by all of us. She said that the indifference of citizens has resulted in the ineffectiveness of environmental strategies in our country.
Dr Sangeeta stressed that heightened awareness and sensitivity towards the alarming situation in this area is the key to water conservation. She also emphasized the importance, benefits and simplicity of the rainwater harvesting method. She urged the citizen of Aligarh to get involved in the conservation of water resources.
The Principal of Our Lady of Fatima, Sister Deepti welcomed Dr. Sangeeta Singhal. A large number of students and staff members of OLF were present in the lecture. Shreya Mahalwar and Abul Yasa of Class X proposed the vote of thank. Related Picture
Dr Sangeeta Singhal delivering the lecture at OLF
ALIGARH :August 19
Dr. M. Karthikeyan, Scientist, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune delivered a lecture on "Role of Chemoinformatics in Academics and Industry" at a programme organized by the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University.
While thanking for the invitation to share his thoughts on the subject of his specialization, Chemoinformatics and highlight the opportunities for students and faculties of chemistry, Prof. Karthikeyan said that Chemoinformatics basically helped to design chemicals with desired properties and also guide us what to make and how to make?
He said that the subject is very popular around the globe especially in USA, UK, Canada, Japan and Europe. A lot of job opportunities and research positions are available in those countries. In US, about five thousand people are involved in this field of study and they are earning approximately 3000 crore rupees per annum. Even in India we have several industries like Jubilant Biosys, GE, GVK-Hyderabad, Ranbaxy, Lupin, Parimal, Advinus, Chembiotech, Tata Chemicals etc., that have separate departments for Chemoinformatics.
Dr. Karthikeyan said that in academics, a bachelor's course (B.Sc. Level) in chemoinformatics is already functional in south India at Lady Dock College for Women where students are pursuing M.Sc. and PhD in Chemoinformatics. He urged that courses in Chemoinformatics should also be started at different institutes and universities in India. There are several JRF positions available in chemoinformatics for the students with chemistry, biology, computer science background. Unfortunately due to lack of knowledge and experience the students were not available for these positions.
He clarified that additionally the combination of Chemoinformatics and Bioinformatics allows studying the problems in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and drug design with a battery of specific methods. He urged the department to start a course in this area.
Earlier, Prof. Syed Ashfaque Nabi, Chairman, Department of Chemistry introduced the guest. Prof. Zafar Ahmad Siddiqui proposed vote of thank. Dr. Amjad M. T. Khan conducted the programme. A large number of faculty members and students were present in the lecture. Related Picture Dr. M. Kartikeyan of National Chemical Laboratory, Pune delievering lecture at Dept. of Chemistry
ALIGARH :August 18
The 111th Orientation Program of UGC Academic Staff College concluded today in which 38 university and college lecturers from West Bengal, UP, Assam and Andhra Pradesh participated.
In his presidential remarks, renowned academician and Chief Guest Prof. Fasih Ahmad Siddiqui urged the teachers to discharge their duty in a way to cater special needs of their students hailing from socially and financially backward classes. Prof. Siddiqui highlighted the role of Aligarh Muslim University in bringing about the social engineering and cohesion. He cited the example of ABK Union School which is sponsored by AMU for the benefit of children from poor section of society.
In his welcome speech Prof. A. R. Kidwai, Diractor, Academic Staff College felicitated the course participants and expressed hope that they will impart the knowledge and skill to their students of their respective institutions that they have gained during this programme. The course participants, Ms. Pallavi Gogoi from Assam and Dr. Anupam Srivastava from Agra expressed their observations on the orientation programme and said it was greatly beneficial for them. They also appreciated the academic ambience on the campus.
Dr. G. A. Kaleem, Indian Police Academy, Hyderabad, Prof. N. Laxman Rao, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dr. C. N. Kumar and Dr. P. K. Sharma, New Delhi and Prof. Irfan Habib and Prof. Farhatullah Khan from AMU were among the prominent resource persons of the course.
Dr. Reshma Jamal moved the vote of thank
ALIGARH :August 17
Prof. Ali Ahmad, Department of Education, Aligarh Musim University passed away yesterday night.
He obtained his Master's degree in Education (M. Ed.), PhD. (Education), MA (Sociology), Diploma in Arabic, Certificate in Quranic Phonetics and Certificate in French from AMU.
Prof. Ali Ahmad was the author of three books and a monograph. His books and monograph include "Sir Syed Ahmad Khan on Education" (2006), "Community Work and Teachers' Education: AMU Model" (2006), "Reconstructionism and Education" (1991) and "Technical Education in Saudi Arabia"(1987).
He was actively involved in research work including supervision of PhD. Thesis and M. Ed. Projects. He was also the co-author of term research projects including "A Study of Scientific and Technological Development Policies in Saudi Arabia" (1984)
Dr. Ali Ahmad started his career as Project Officer in the Adult Education Centre, AMU.
ALIGARH :August 17
Professor Abdur Raheem Kidwai, Dept of English and Director, UGC Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has been invited by the OIC Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, Istanbul, Turkey to participate in the meeting of the OIC Ministers and prominent scholars of the Islamic world on September 5, 2010. The meeting has been convened in the light of the OIC resolution that the year 2010-2011 be declared as the year for the commemoration of the fourteen centuries of the revelation of the Holy Quran. The meeting in Istanbul will serve as a platform for reflection, consultation and formulation of proposals for commemorating this anniversary.
Professor Kidwai has been published extensively in the field of English translations of the Holy Quran. He was commissioned by the King Fahd Quran Centre, Saudi Arabia for compiling a Critical Bibliography of the English translations of Quran from 1649 to 2002 published in 2007. His several other books on the teachings of the Quran have been published from Leicester, UK and Mumbai.
ALIGARH :August 17
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is organizing a camp in November 2010 for treatment of cleft lip, palate and face deformities. Nose deformities in cleft lip and palate patients are very common but such patients are usually left untreated due to one or another reason and live in the society with inferiority complex. Such cases of maxillofacial surgery will be treated at the camp. The cases that were operated earlier pending the next stage operation or operated elsewhere with flawed aesthetic results will also be taken up in the camp.
The treatment camp will be organized in collaboration with Interplast, Germany and Aligarh Muslim University and operations will be performed by a team of German experts. The treatment will be free of cost with free admission facilities. However, registration prior to treatment is mandatory. The registration of the patients will be made on 19th August (Thursday) 2010 from 09:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the OPD no. 5 of Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College, AMU, Aligarh. Those patients who have already registered their patients, need not to register again. For further inquiry, may contact on 9997453187, 9358505240 and 7895226585 or email drssahmed@msn.com.
ALIGARH :August 14
The Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University had started the medical thoracoscopy procedure. Performing the first case Dr. Mohammad Shameem, Assistant Professor in the department said, this procedure will help in the diagnosis of complicated pleural effusions. This procedure is performed in few departments in India.
Dr. Shameem said that few modifications had been done vis a vis conventional thoracoscopy, wherein he used flexible thoracoscope instead of rigid and took biopsy by rigid forceps. Dr Shameem had received training in the procedure from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Malaysia, sponsored by Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (Japan). Dr Shameem said that in near future we will start new diagnostic procedures like EBUS(Endobronchial Ultrasound), Laser, Autoflouresence etc. Dr. Shameem had received Young Scientist award from UP Government this year. Prof Rakesh Bhargava and Prof Zuber Ahmad congratulated Dr. Shameem.
ALIGARH :August 13
Prof. M.U. Rabbani, Director, Cardiology Center, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, also a senior cardiologist, has been selected as Vice President of UP Chapter of Cardiology Society of India (CSI) for his contribution in the field of Cardiology during a Convention held at Lucknow. Prof. Rabbani, also the Convener of the Committee for Cardiac Cath. Lab constituted by Vice Chancellor, Prof. P K Abdul Azis
ALIGARH :August 11
The Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Jawan and Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC), AMU-UNICEF Health Clinics of Department of Community Medicine, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University organized a week long programme to mark the World Breastfeeding Day. The various activities carried out during the week included Focused Group Discussions with pregnant and lactating mothers from the registered families, exhibition of posters, health education and awareness activities, poster competition, identifying exclusively breastfed and completely immunized children in the families and demonstrating the correct method of hand washing etc. Related Picture
1. Picture 1
2. Picture
The main objective of the programme was to make mothers and their family members sensitized regarding importance and advantages of breastfeeding to the baby as well as mothers. Emphasis was laid on giving colostrums that is the first vaccination given to a baby after his or her birth.
A study of the breastfeeding practices was conducted in the ANC and Immunization Clinics of the JN Medical College, RHTC and UHTC, to assess the Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in the community and to give correct health education. The concluding programmes were held at RHTC, Jawan and UHTC, Qila Road.
Dr. Mah Seema Masood, Director, Continuing and Adult Education graced the programme as Chief Guest. She discussed the Ten Steps of successful breastfeeding and shared her experiences in the field. Prizes were distributed to the mothers whose babies were found completely immunized, school children, MBBS students and interns for participating in poster making competition.
The final report of the breastfeeding week activities was submitted to World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA).
All the staff members, medical officers, senior residents, postgraduate students, interns, undergraduate students, medico-social workers, ANMs and registered families from UHTC and RHTC participated in the programme.
ALIGARH :August 11
The Aligarh Muslim University has extended the closing date of the admission by another 10 days, by August 10 to 20th August.
Mr. S.M. Rizwanur Rahman, Deputy Controller, Admission said that since the declaration of select lists and admission to various courses are still in progress, the Vice Chancellor has been pleased to extend the closing date. He clarified that although the admissions in various courses has been completed the decision to extend the date has been taken in order to fill the vacancies appearing due to one or other reason.
ALIGARH :August 11
On the onset of monsoon, Department of Lands and Gardens of the Aligarh Muslim University has launched new plantation drive in the University campus by a green cover around.
Prof. Shan Mohammad, Director, Sir Syed Academy, Prof. Ainul Haq Khan, Dean, Students' Welfare, Prof. Mohd. Anis, Member-in-Charge, Lands and Gardens and the Public Relations Officer, Dr. Rahat Abrar today planted saplings at the Sir Syed House premises.
Mr. Jamal A. Kuraishy, Manager, Lands and Gardens said that the Department has decided to plant hundreds of saplings in the University premises.Related Picture
1. Director SS Academy, DSW, AMU PRO and others at the Plantation Ceremony at Sir Syed Academy
2. Director SS Academy, DSW, AMU PRO and others at the Plantation Ceremony at Sir Syed Academy
ALIGARH :August 11
AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the AMU Malappuram campus should reflect the exterior architectural ethos of Aligarh Muslim University. The buildings in the new centre should blend with green field, energy saving and modern components of highest global order.
While addressing the meeting with CPWD Calicut Central Division officials, Prof. Azis said the University is waiting for the DPR to be submitted by EdCIL for planning the next step of action. By July the University may be needing necessary temporary facilities to move MBA and BALLB programmes into the Malappuram centre's campus.
The Vice chancellor said that the detail building plan and the facilities will be provided indicating the location of Academic Blocks, Medical, Engineering and Women?s Colleges, hostels, staff apartments, shopping and sports complexes etc. and urged the CPWD visiting officials to submit a detailed proposal taking a holistic view of the Malappuram Centre's campus design.
Mr. N. N. S. S. Rao, Superintendent Engineer gave a brief insight into the work of CPWD Calicut Division and assured the University that the work will be implemented with utmost care, quality and timeline will also be maintained.
Mr. K. V. Peter, Executive Engineer, CPWD, Calicut Central Division also participated in the discussion along with Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, AMU Registrar, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, Finance Officer, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examination, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, OSD (Development), Prof. Ekram Husain, Principal, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor, Prof. Jawaid Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management, Mr. Feroz Ahmad, University Engineer and Mr. Minhaj, Deputy Registrar (Development).
ALIGARH :August 11
The Executive Council of the Aligarh Muslim University reinstated Dr. Tanzeem Fatima, Lecturer, Department of Law pending the submission of final report with immediate effect.
The Executive Council has also included the charges made by Dr. Tanzeem Fatima and re-constituted the enquiry committee to complete the process of enquiry. The expanded committee will have Prof. C. P. S. Chauhan as convener in addition to existing member Prof. Mohd. Zubair Khan, Prof. Iqbal Pervez and Prof. (Mrs.) Arunima Lal. The committee included Prof. Ashraf Malik, Principal, J.N. Medical College and Prof. Zakia A. Siddiqui, Member, Women?s Cell as its additional members.
The Executive Council has approved the recommendation of enquiry report submitted by Enquiry Committee headed by Prof. (Mrs.) Hamida Ahmad. The Enquiry Committee has accepted that Dr. Tariq Islam, Reader, Department of Philosophy has now submitted an authenticated copy of his manuscript and proof of his possessing 56.8% marks. In the light of the Supreme Court?s observation that defendant has secured more than 55% marks and that after the degree having been awarded by the University to the defendant, nullifying the equivalence would be turning the clock back causing grave injury.
The Executive Council has approved the decision of the Vice Chancellor for termination of the services of Mr. Mohd. Ayyub, former Senior Laboratory Assistant (Stores), Department of Pathology, J. N. Medical College due to his frequent absence from the duty and leaving the station without sanction of leave and prior permission and also failing to submit his reply.
He has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court against the orders of the Vice Chancellor. The High Court disposed off the aforesaid writ petition with the directive that the petition has an alternative remedy of filing an appeal against the order under Section 36-B of the AMU Act.
Considering the appeal filed by Mr. Mohd. Ayyub, the Executive Council has approved the decision of the Vice Chancellor.
After considering the draft proposal for amendments/additions in Statutes 16(3) for the conduct of meetings of the Executive Council, the EC approved the amendment that if the quorum is not present in adjourned meetings of the Executive Council within half an hour from the time appointed for holding meeting, the members present shall form a quorum and proceed with the agenda items.
The meeting of the Executive Council has also approved the proceedings of the meetings of the Finance Committee held on August 8, 2010. The Executive Council deferred the Mathew Commission Enquiry Report to the next meeting of the Executive Council.
Fifteen members attended the meeting of the Executive Council.Related Picture
AMU VC and other University Officials at an Executive Council Meeting
ALIGARH :August 10
The Drug Society of J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University organized a health camp at Roravar, Shahjamal where senior doctors from J. N. Medical College checked up the health of the poor people and provided them the required medicine free of cost.
The Drug Society, a non-profitable, non-political, charitable organization run by the undergraduate medical students of JNMC under the guidance and financial contribution of undergraduate, postgraduate medical students and senior doctors of the JNMCH arranges medicine and investigations like CT scan, USG, MRI etc. for poor and destitute admitted to JNMCH.
The camp was organized from morning to evening in which 12 senior doctors with 28 medical students and 1 vaccinator checked up a total of 717 patients and immunized 28 childrens against 6 killer diseases. Six OPDs of Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, PSM, Ophthalmology and vaccine were set up where specialist doctors attended the patients. Drugs worth of Rs. 14,000 were distributed to the people and counseling was done on health and hygiene. WHO ORS were distributed and patients were educated about its requirement and use.
Prof. M. Ashraf Malik, Principal and CMS, JNMCH extended all support and cooperation to the Department of Community Medicine in the organization of the camp.Related Picture Related Picture
Doctors of JN Medical College examining the patients
ALIGARH :August 10
Prof. H.A.S. Jafri, Former Pro Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University said that teachers should serve as role model. Prof.Jafri was addressing the valedictory function of 333rd Subject Refresher Course on Inter Disciplinary Environment Studies organized by UGC Academic Staff College, AMU, Aligarh. Prof. Jafri urged the course participants to enhance the quality of education at their respective institutions.
Prof. Jafri said that they should take step for checking academic pollution, as steps are taken to control other types of pollution. He also gave away certificate to the course participants. The prize winner of essay writing competition on National Integration organized by UGC Academic Staff College also received cash prizes and certificate from Prof. Jafri.
Prof. A.R. Kidwai, Director for UGC Academic Staff College felicitated the course participants on having completed the course on such a current and timely topic. Dr. Arshad Hussain, Reader, University Polytechnic was the Course Coordinator. A total of 88 University and College teachers hailing from all parts of the country attended the course.Related Picture
Prof. AR Kidwai adressing the conclusing function of Subject Referesher Course
ALIGARH :August 9
The Department of Anaesthesiology, JN Medical College, AMU has extended its horizon of Anaesthesia practice. The department has conducted for the first time a Hands-on-workshop in Ultrasound guided Central Venous Access, Focused Echocardiography in Emergency Life Support (FEEL) and the Nerve Blocks for Regional Anaesthesia in collaboration with SONSOTIE. The workshop was Chaired by Prof. S. Bano.
Dr. S. Moied Ahmad, Incharge, ICU, JN Medical College and the Coordinator of the programme said that the central venous access and the nerve blocks are usually performed on the basis of their anatomical landmark causing high incidence of complications and failure rates. Ultrasound guided procedures have drastically reduced the incidence of complications and failure rates. It has also reduced the time taken to perform the procedure and improved patient comfort. Further, the clinicians are able to accept complicated cases. He said that very few hospitals in India have been able to incorporate it as a protocol for patient management both due to lack of experience amongst the clinicians and logistics. However, National Institute for Center of Excellence (NICE) has made it a guideline for insertion of central venous catheter. Since then USG guided venous access has been widely accepted internationally.
Dr. Ahmad said that recently, Echocardiography has been used to identify the probable causes of Asystole and Pulse less Electrical Activity (PEA) cardiac arrest. He, however, hoped that in near future it is expected to be in the algorithm of Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This would enable to speed up the specific management and improve the prognosis of Asystole and PEA arrest.
Prof. S. Abrar Hasan, Dean Faculty of Medicine, in his speech mentioned that learning is a continuous process and such type of workshop would definitely help the budding clinicians achieve perfection and improve quality of patient care.
Prof. Ashraf Malik, Principal and Chief Medical Superintendent, J. N. Medical College said that the Department of Anaesthesia is pioneer in innovative ideas and has been always playing a key role in improving the academic environment of the Medical College. At the end of the program certificates was distributed to the participants.
The teachers of the department, Prof. M. Siddiqi, Prof. S. Haleem, Prof. A. Quadir, Dr. S. N. Jamil, Dr. Q. E. Ali, Dr. H. Usmani, Dr. H. Amir, Dr. Abu Nadeem, Dr. Obaid along with about 50 senior and junior residents of the department attended the programme.Related Pictures
1. Hands on Workshop at Depat. of Anaesthesiology, JNMC
2. Dr. Moeed demonstrating at Hands on Workshop Depat. of Anaesthesiology, JNMC
Dr. Moeed examining the patient at the workshop
ALIGARH :August 5
An NGO, World Children Care, working for the Rehabilitation of Street Children has recruited 5 students of MSW, Aligarh Muslim University, namely Asad, Asif, Naseem, Nazish and Shahnawaz after a rigorous recruitment process (GD & interview).
M. Saad Hameed, Career Counselor, AMU said that the organization praised the talent of AMU students and also appreciated their commitment towards social work. The organization promised to take more students in the coming months.
ALIGARH :August 5
The Department of Community Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University has been given a project "Strengthening implementation of Child Health and Nutrition Month in U.P" by UNICEF. Under this scheme, special nutrition month is being observed from 10th July to 15th August 2010. In this connection, faculty members of the Department monitored the routine immunization sessions, coverage of Vit A in under five years children and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) activities in various blocks of Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur and Aligarh. Team of State Observer cum Monitoring Trainers (SOMT) comprising Dr. M. Athar Ansari, Chairman of the Department & Nodal Person of the Scheme, Dr. A.R. Siddiqui, Associate Professor, Dr. M. Salman Shah, Assistant Professor and Dr. S.N.A. Hashmi, Medico-Social Worker visited villages of these districts.
Along with supervision rounds, the team also imparted health education to the families mostly belonging to poor sections of society at the Anganwadi centres regarding breast feeding, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, prevention of malnutrition and consumption of iodized salt. Extensive sessions in the schools were carried out in these districts to promote the consumption of iodized salt. Iodine testing was done in front of children. It has been documented that areas where consumption of iodized salt is more, better school performance has been noticed in children as iodine increases the I.Q. level by 13 points.
The main objective of the above activities is to improve the physical, social and mental health status of young children so that they can enjoy a better stimulating environment and be a part of healthy society and healthy nation.
The Report of the supervision and monitoring of the round will be submitted to the State office of UNICEF and Govt. of U.P. Next round will start in December 2010.
ALIGARH :August 4
Cardiac Cath. Lab will be established in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University to provide meaningful facilities to the heart patients. This assurance has been given by Union Health Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad to the Director of Center of Cardiology, JNMC and renowned Cardiologist Prof. M U Rabbani during a meeting on his residence in Delhi. Prof. Rabbani was accompanied with AMU Court Member and MLC, Vivek Bansal and Prof. S C Sharma.
Prof. M U Rabbani, also the Convener of the Committee for Cardiac Cath. Lab constituted by Vice Chancellor, Prof. P K Abdul Azis, requested Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad to initiate proceedings for the facilities of Angiography and By-pass Surgery so that heart patients of Aligarh and nearby districts may get suitable treatment. Union Health Minister seriously heard the delegation and assured that Cardiac Cath. Lab will be established in JNMC under Prime Minister?s Health Scheme.
Prof. Rabbani told that meeting with Ghulam Nabi Azad was very successful and the possibility of establishment of the Cardiac Cath. Lab in JNMC has increased in near future. He told that Dean of Medicine Faculty, Prof. S. Abrar Hasan and Principal & Chief Medical Superintendent of Medical College Prof. M. Ashraf Malik are also tirelessly making efforts for starting Cardiac Cath. Lab in JNMC. Related Picture
Prof. MU Rabbani interacting with Union Health Minister, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad at his residence
ALIGARH :August 3
Noted historian Prof. T. K. Venkatasubramaniam of Delhi University said that art is a complex subject of scientific enquiry and aesthetic cognition at each stage of development.
He was delivering Prof. S. Noorul Hasan Memorial lecture on "Interdisciplinary, music, history and the Tamils" at the Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University. Prof. Venkatasubramaniam stated that the current state of discipline of History in India is one where there is considerable debate about 'academic' histories. The search for alternatives to ?academic histories? stem from the banal question; Was there history writing in India before the colonial intervention? Search for pure uncontaminated vernacular sources point out to a tension regarding ?the place? of the people in projects of nationalist modernity.
Referring a chronological account of the history of music in Tamil Nadu, Prof. T. K. Venkatasubramaniam said that well marked political changes can serve as markers. Age of Sangam and Silappathikaram provide the foundation of musical thought and culture. This stage is marked by 'sacrifice' characterized by ritual practices. Azhwars and Nayanmars made use of music as a medium to propagate their religious dogmas in the next stage.
He said that the large implications on globalization and its cultural landscape and Diasporic imagination on the modalities of reception, consumption and representation of classical music is yet to be studied. The cultural politics of globalization has implications for the cultural agenda of the nation state in the twenty first century.
Earlier, Prof. B. L. Bhadani, Chairman, Department of History welcomed the guest and said that Prof. Noorul Hasan contributed a lot in the up-gradation of the Department to its present status as a Centre of advanced study. Prof. C. P. S. Chauhan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences presided over the function while Prof. Tariq Ahmad proposed vote of thank.
ALIGARH :August 2
The Residential Coaching Academy, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) conducted its 1st National Entrance Test on August 1, 20I0 at three centers namely, Aligarh, Lucknow and Kozhikode for selecting 100 candidates for the coaching of Civil/PCS(J) Services 2011 as a full time regular course for Minorities/ Scheduled Castes (SCs)/ Scheduled Tribes (STs) & women.
Director of the Coaching Academy, Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala said that AMU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis has appointed Prof. S. U. Farooqi, Dept. of Commerce as an Observer and Prof Mohd. Gulrez. Dept. of West Asian Studies as the Incharge for Aligarh Centre i.e. S.T.S. High School (Minto Circle), AMU, Aligarh. Dr. Mohd Wasim Ali, Dept. of Law was appointed as the Incharge and Dr. Hashmat Ali Khan, Dept. of Law as an Observer for Kozhikode Centre at Farooq College and Prof. Mohammad Anis, Dept. of Botany and Dr. Khurram, Dept. of Political Science as an Observer for Lucknow at Centennial Inter College, Lucknow for conducting the 1st National Entrance Test of Residential Coaching Academy, AMU, Aligarh. Out of 1126 applicants, 617 students appeared in the Test. The test was conducted smoothly at all the centers.
Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala, Director, Prof. Naima Khatoon, Deputy Director, Prof. S.U.Farooqi, Observer, Prof. Mohd. Gulrez, Incharge and Dr. Faisal Nafees, Principal, S.T.S. High School (Minto Circle) took round and observed the Entrance Test of Residential Coaching Academy at Aligarh Center.
ALIGARH :August 2
The US President's Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Mr. Rashad Hussain said that President Obama had embarked upon an ambitious programme for promoting issues like education, health, science and technology in Muslim dominated areas of the world.
He was interacting with senior faculty members and students at the Aligarh Muslim University today at Conference Hall.
Mr. Rashad said that US President has rejected the idea that Islam is religion of terrorism and pointed out the term like Islamic Terror and Islamic Jehad are being misused by these fringe elements who claim to speak in the name of Islam but their policies are totally against Islamic spirit.
Mr. Rashad said that 90 percent of the victims of such acts of senseless terror were Muslims themselves and hence those who are perpetuating senseless violence have no right to project themselves as champions of Muslim faith.
Mr. Rashad said that the Muslim women in US were practicing Hijab while performing their duties as skilled professionals in public life.
Mr. Rashad Hussain said that he has a very close relation with this institution. His mother is the product of this University and his other relatives also studies at AMU. He said AMU alumni are playing very positive role in US system.
He was highly impressed to see the rare manuscripts of the Holy Quran at Maulana Azad Library as Holy Quran is very dear to him.
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the University has submitted a proposal to establish Indo-US Energy Centre at AMU and the University is committed to provide the resources to establish this centre. AMU has also contacted the Government of India and US officials in this regard.
In his welcome address, AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel said that today is a happiest moment to welcome Mr. Rashad Hussain, US Special Envoy of OIC, an inter-governmental body of 56 Muslim countries.
He mentioned that AMU has a long association with US. AMU has conferred upon the honorary degree to Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosvelt, wife of the then US President on March 14, 1952 at a special convocation.
He also said that this University has a Kennedy Hall Complex, hub of socio-cultural activists. The Kennedy Hall was constructed with the grant of US Ford Foundation.
In order to establish interaction and academic and research linkages AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis visited US in 2008 and signed MoUs with several leading US universities.
Prof. Jaleel also welcomed the US visiting team, especially Mr. Michael P. Macy, Cultural Attaché and Ms. Sheeba Abidi, both alumni of AMU. He said that the purpose of US Special Envoy's visit was to discuss his position as part of the US government?s efforts to engage Muslims around the world on people to people and organizational levels.
Mr. Rashad Hussain also paid floral tribute to the founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan at his grave. He also interacted with Polio partners at J. N. Medical College and appreciated the role of AMU in polio eradication.
Mr. Rashad Hussain said that he was deeply moved with the warm reception he had received at AMU by the Vice Chancellor and his team. related Picture
1. Mr. Rashad Hussain paying the floral tribute to founder of AMU Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
2. AMU VC felicitating Mr. Rashad Hussain
3. Mr. Rashad Hussain interacting with the staff members and students of AMU
ALIGARH :August 1
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis today said that the University has made significant advancement to improve the quality of teaching and research and expansion of the University by establishing two AMU centres at Malappuram in Kerala and Murshidabad in West Bengal.
Addressing a Media Conference Prof. Azis said that he idea of AMU Centres in Muslim concentrated regions has captured the minds of the people and the Government of India has decided to unlock the potential of AMU for the educational uplift of the people inhabited in distant regions.
Prof. Azis said that the University Court in its special meeting held yesterday overwhelmingly supported the initiative of establishing AMU Centres and almost unanimously approved the amendments passed by the Academic Council and the Executive Council and stated that now legal track is clear and all the roadblock is removed to further carry forward the process of establishing new AMU Centres.
Regarding the PIL and the Court meeting the Vice Chancellor said that the court has clarified that ?no clarification is required as the subject matter pertains to subordinate legislation? and the University Counsel's clarification that 'in view of the above the University might proceed with Court Meeting for the legislative business on July 31, 2010 in respect of the amendments /legislation in the Statutes as per its agenda'.
To set at rest the confusion and doubts expressed by a small group, Prof. Azis said that once the President of the country as Visitor of the University has approved the centres, there cannot exist any legal infirmities as the Visitor approves the proposals only after due scrutiny and wetting from expert officials and legal entities.
He was categorical in clarifying that the establishment of new centres is a University agenda approved by the statutory bodies of the University. He observed that the admission policy of these centres when commenced would be the same and the University will conduct the admission test for MBA and BALLB at Aligarh, Calicut and Kolkata.
Replying to a question Prof. Azis said that the University has suspended four students in 2010 and 2 were given migration certificate. In 2009, only 3 students were rusticated and one student was allowed to continue his studies.
Explaining the background he said that in 2007-2008, the University has taken very harsh decision under unprecedented situation to rusticate and suspend a large number of students in view of the murder of three students and burning to ashes of VC?s Lodge. Prof. Azis further pointed out that 99.5% students of this university are very peace-loving, disciplined and very cooperative.
AMU Vice Chancellor said that the up-gradation of J. N. Medical College will be completed by March 2012. He said that the Government of India has sanctioned Rs. 150 Crores for the expansion of Medical College under Pradhan Mantri's Swasthya Yojna (PMSY) and the work has already been assigned to a professional government entity.
Referring to the allegation that democratic rights of AMU students were being undermined the Vice Chancellor said that the students were enjoying the right to air their grievances through Grievance Redressal Committees at department and hostel levels. The Vice Chancellor assured that the Students' Union will be revived when the time is ripe.
The Vice Chancellor further added that the University will welcome the healthy discussion on contemporary issues and debate and felt that their skills are the part of the University system. The literary and cultural clubs in the halls of residence and the General Education Centre are the main avenues available for the students to promote their literary and cultural skills.
Related Picture
1. AMU VC and other officials at a Press Confress at AMU
2. AMU VC and other officials at a Press Confress at AMU
ALIGARH :July 31
The University Court, the supreme governing body has extended a massive support to the initiative of AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis by approving the amendments forwarded by the Executive Council by 106 in favour and 4 against, thus clearing the deck for the establishment of new centres of AMU outside Aligarh.
At a special meeting of the Aligarh Muslim University Court, held today almost unanimously approved the recommendations of the Executive Council for the amendment of Statutes to establish the Murshidabad and Malappuram Centres of Aligarh Muslim University.
The special meeting, presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, overwhelmingly endorsed and supported the initiatives taken by him to translate into reality both the AMU Centres in West Bengal and Kerala.
The Vice chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis clarified the legal points raised by some members and said that the Honorable High Court of Allahabad responded with the observation that there cannot be any restraining order in respect of the legislative business and passed the order yesterday that "No Clarification is required as the subject matter pertains to subordinate legislation".
Mr. Moinul Hasan, Mr. Rashid Alvi, Mr. M. I. Shanawas, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman Burq and Maulana Asrarul Haque Qasmi, all MPs who attended the meeting, fully supported the measures taken by AMU in the direction of promoting education of minorities through the establishment of Centres across the nation. Mr. Shanawas assured the Court that if needed he will raise the issue in the Parliament and get the necessary amendments made for establishing AMU Centres.
Appreciating the University's decision to establish these centres, Member Parliament from Kishanganj, Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi said that these Centres would become full fledged Universities in future and they will bring positive impact on the lives of the people of concerned areas. He urged the members of the Court to extend their full cooperation to help materialize the dreams of Indian minorities by creating educational infrastructure.
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman Burq observed that the question of legal infirmity on account of geographical restrictions is unfounded due to the fact that the President of India as a Visitor of the University accorded approval only after due legal wetting.
Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean, Faculty of Theology said that the people of these areas are very hopeful of getting AMU centres started as soon as possible so that they may have adequate educational opportunity.
Extending full support to the AMU Centres, noted educationist and social activist, Mr. A. R. Sherwani referred to the mass movement initiated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to equip Muslims with modern education. He exhorted the house to work for the revival of this movement again with a renewed energy, force and commitment.
Mr. Ilyas Sait, Chairman, AP State Waqf Board, Maulana M. Wali Rahmani, Munger, Bihar, Mr. Moosa Raza, former Secretary, Govt. of India, Prof. R. P. Singh, former Vice Chancellor of Lucknow University and Mr. Nasim Ahmad, former Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University were other prominent members present in the meeting.
Noted educationist Mr. A. R. Sherwani, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad, Advocate, Supreme Court, Mr. Wseem Ahmad, former MP, Hafiz Rashid Ahmad Chaudhary, Sr. Advocate of Assam, Mr. Ameer Ahmad, Chairman, Agnice Fire Protection Ltd., Chennai, Dr. Shahd Jameel, noted scientist, Dr. Fakhruddin Mohd. of Mesco Diagnostic Centre, Hyderabad, Mr. Basheer Thangal, President, Kerala Muslim Educational Association, Kerala and Mr. P. A. Inamdar, President, Maharashra Cosmopolitan Educational Society, Pune (MS) also attended the meeting.
While proposing a vote of thank, AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel said that this is a historic special meeting of the court as it clears a deck for an initiative that impacts the life of millions and for generation. Related Picture
AMU VC adressing AMU Court Meeting
Participants of the AMU Court Meeting
ALIGARH :July 31
Mr. Rashad Hussain, the United States' Special Envoy to Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is visiting the Aligarh Muslim University on August 1-2, 2010.
His appointment as Special Envoy by US President Barrack Obama last February was a part of the US Government's fresh initiative to deepen and expand its relationship with OIC, an inter-governmental body of 56 Muslim countries.
The purpose of his visit to AMU is to discuss his position as part of the US government?s effort to engage Muslims around the world on a people to people and organizational level. He would address faculty members of the University on August 2. This will be followed by an interactive session with students.
Mr. Rashad's mother Dr. Ruqayya Hussain is a product of the Aligarh Muslim University. She did her medical graduation from AMU. His father is a retired mining engineer from Bihar. He has family roots in Aligarh, Gorakhpur and Patna.
He will also pay tribute to the founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan by laying flower chadar at his grave.
ALIGARH :July 31
The last dates for continuation/re-admission in the Aligarh Muslim University has been extended up to 2nd August for the students including research scholars.
The students and research scholars are required to fill in and submit prescribed proforma for continuation available in the respective Dean Offices by August 2 after which one more week's time i.e. upto August 9, may be given to them on payment of late fees of Rs. Five hundred.
The students who fail to submit application for the continuation by the stipulated time may however be allowed after a payment of an additional amount of Rs. Eight hundred afterwards.
ALIGARH :July 31
The meeting of 'Ragging Prevention Committee' of Faculty of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University was held in the chamber of Dean in presence of Prof. Syed Abrar Hasan, Dean (in the Chair), Prof. M. Ashraf Malik, Principal, J. N. Medical College, Prof. S.H. Hashmi, Principal, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Prof. Nafis Ahmed Faruqi, Department of Anatomy, Prof. M.U. Rabbani, Department of Medicine, Prof. Tabassum Shahab, Department of Paediatrics, Prof. Asif Ali, Department of Biochemistry, Prof. Rana Sherwani, Department of Pathology, Prof. Geeta Rajput, Department of Prosthodontics, Prof. M. Mobarak Hossain, Department of Physiology, Prof. Haris M Khan, Department of Microbiology and Dr. Farhan Kirmani, Department of Anatomy (Assistant Proctor).
A number of issues relating to ragging were discussed in the meeting and it was decided that two teachers will be stationed at entry points near glass room & crossing near LT-5 between 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. on all working days for vigilance. The Chairmen of Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology will be requested to send the names of teachers so that a schedule is prepared to this effect. The teacher of the first year batch shall accompany the students to their next classroom.
Further, the Chairmen of Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology will request the teacher who is engaging theory class, not to leave the class room until the next teacher arrives.
The J. N. Medical College Principal was requested to involve Medical College Society for vigilance. It was also decided to request the teachers to inform seniors students not to indulge in ragging and a letter to be sent to all Chairmen in this regard.
The meeting decided that posters and banners be displayed at prominent places in J.N. Medical College and Dr. Z. A. Dental College regarding evils of ragging and punishment. All teachers and non-teaching staff be requested through their Chairmen to ensure that no incident of ragging is permitted to take place in vicinity of their Chamber/place of work. The Chairmen of Department of Anatomy and Physiology be requested to ensure that few teachers are available in college corridor in afternoon after Dissection Class/Practical Class i.e. the last class.
Finally, it was decided to request AMU Proctor to post extra staff in faculty campus for vigilance particularly at cycle stand, 1st floor corridor near L T -4 & near Dental College and University PRO be requested to design and display posters in University campus highlighting evils of ragging and punishment as defined and directed by the Supreme Court of India.
Meanwhile, Prof. Ainul Haq Khan, Dean, Students' Welfare said that the students indulging in ragging in any form shall be punished as per rules prescribed in the AMU Students' Conduct and Discipline Rules which may include suspension or even expulsion from the rolls of the University or a fine of Rs. Five Hundred extendable upto Rs. Twenty five hundred. He also urged the students not to take part in any form of ragging and abide by the rules.
ALIGARH :July 26
Indian National Science Academy: Deputation of Indian Scientist abroad under bilateral exchange programme
ALIGARH :July 24
Distance Education Center, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has announced the last dates for submitting admission forms of various courses as August 31st.
Dr. Mohd. Rizwan Khan, Director, Distance Education Center, AMU told that the students who want to take admission in Senior Secondary School Certificate (10+2) Arts and Commerce, Certificate in Communicative English, Diploma in Communicative English, BA and B.Com. (Hons.), PG Diploma in Guidance and Counseling, Portfolio Management, Journalism & Mass Communication and Language for Advertising, Marketing and Media may collect admission form from the office of the Center for Distance Education, AMU and may submit it before 31 August. He told that admission formalities of these courses will be completed between 20 to 24 September. According to Dr. Rizwan, admission forms are also available on the Study Centers at Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Gaya, Ghazipur and Chandauli.
ALIGARH :July 24
A five-member team of the Aligarh Muslim University led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor P K Abdul Azis today to day met the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mr. Buddhadeb Bhattacharya for extending all help and support for the establishment of AMU Center at Murshidabad. The Chief Minister has informed the visiting team that the processing of land measurement at Farraka Barage has started and it will be completed very soon.
The State Government has issued directives to the District Magistrate of Murshidabad to expedite land transfer to AMU so that the Center became functional.
The State Government is also willing to provide temporary accommodation as requested by AMU Vice Chancellor to facilitate starting MBA and BA LLB courses in the current academic session itself.
The Chief Minister has also expressed the desire to incorporate the outer architecture design reflecting the Hazaridwar Palace of Nawab of Murshidabad.
The Chief Minister has asked the AMU Vice Chancellor and his team to visit the Jangipur and inspect the identified building and submit the requirement for modification and hiring of those buildings by the State Government to start temporary classes and to establish hostels and administrative offices. The State Government provides the necessary support after receiving the detail from the visiting team.
After meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister, AMU officials led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor P K Abdul Azis met Mr. Sudarshanray Choudhary, Minister for the Higher Education and Training, Government of West Bengal in Kolkata for starting the Center of AMU in Murshidabad district.
He also urged that all encroachments and settlement also need to be removed before handing over and a 35 meter wide road be provided from the nearby/highway to AMU Center within six months. Erection of independent electric lines/cables upto the campus and establishment of a 33/11 KV sub-station dedicated for the Center.
The Vice Chancellor and his visiting team have a elaborate meeting with various district officials in the office of the sub-divisional Magistrate of Jangipur.
The following broad framework was evolved the General Manager of Farakka Barage Project, Mr. K. Yadav will arrange for measuring 299.6 acres of land as the government of West Bengal has paid compensation for this area of land.
It was also agreed upon that the General Manager Farakka Barage Project has received a letter about handing over of 259.7 acres of land. The GM earlier urges modification in the office orders.
The time frame of measurement was also considered. The Vice Chancellor also urged Farakka Barage Manager and the District officials to complete the land measurement work by August 6, 2010.
AMU visiting team also inspected the buildings for rental accommodation for starting the Center of AMU in Murshidabad.
ALIGARH :July 23
Two new courses Orientation Programme and Interdisciplinary Subject Refresher Course in Environmental Studies were launched yesterday as part of the UGC Academic Staff College courses schedule for 2010-11. Eighty (80) Course Participants are enrolled in the Refresher Course while 38 in the Orientation Programme. These course participants are from Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Orissa, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and UP. Dr. Mohd. Arshad, Department of Civil Engineering and Professor A.R. Kidwai, Director, UGC Academic Staff College are the Course Coordinators of the Refresher Course and Orientation Programme respectively.
While welcoming the Course Participants Professor A.R. Kidwai introduced the Aligarh Muslim University and Sir Syed?s mission to the course participants and urged them to make most of the opportunity available to them for academic excellence, social cohesion and personality development. These courses will conclude in early and mid August respectively.
ALIGARH :July 22
The Aligarh Muslim University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ameer Ahamed, Chairman of Agnice Fire Protection Limited, Chennai for construction a new institutional complex for Faculty of Management studies and Research at AMU.
The University has earmarked a piece of land ad measuring three acres for the said purpose near Pili Kothi.
Mr. Ameer Ahamed is an alumnus of AMU and did his MBA in 1978. He has donated rupees one crore and the new Management Complex shall be envisaged to be built mostly on the funds to be raised by the AMU alumni and its well-wishers. The proposed complex shall be of state-of-the-art facilities confirming to the Indo-Islamic heritage architecture.
AMU Faculty of Management Studies and Research Complex is intended to be a preferred center of excellence for management education in India as well as a center for human resources development for the University faculty, non-teaching staff and students in general as a finishing school to enhance their skill to match with the international standards.
The University expects the project to be completed within a period of two years from the initial approval of the project from the statutory authorities of the University. The project shall be implemented by a Committee consisting of professionals from various walks of life to be proposed by Mr. Ahamed in Consultation with AMU.
Addressing the function, AMU Vice Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis said that during the World Summit of AMU Alumni in 2008, Mr. Ameer Ahamed has shown his desire to be a major sponsor of the management complex and had contributed a personal contribution of rupees one crore and handed over a cheque of twenty five lakhs at the time of Alumni Summit.
Professor Azis said that AMU Alumni have resources both intellectual and financial. He said that AMU needs high quality of faculty members to AMU centers in Malappuram and Murshidabad and spirit of Aligarh should be transplant in these centers.
While welcoming the prominent alumnus, AMU Registrar, Prof. VK Abdul Jaleel said that today is a historic moment for the Faculty of Management Studies. He said that Mr. Ahamed has shown great generosity and we appreciate his sentiments and efforts to their alma matter.
Mr. Ameer Ahamed thanked the Vice Chancellor to invite AMU alumni. He said that AMU is not just a University but a spirit and AMU Alumni are spreading all over the globe and AMU should be brushing up their system to create an institution of excellence and intellectual transformation.
On this occasion, Prof. Javed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Prof. Khalid Azam, Chairman of the Department also addressed the function.
Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, OSD (Development) proposed a vote of thanks. A large number of faculty members of the Management department and other senior officials also attended the function.Related PictureAMU VC and Mr. Ameer Ahamed signing the MoU
ALIGARH :July 21
The Special adjourned meeting of the Executive Council of the Aligarh Muslim University held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 has unanimously approved the amendments/additions in the statutes to facilitate the establishment of the AMU Centers.
These amendments/additions have been made in various sections and subsections of the statutes as required under Section 12(2) of the University Act.
The amendments/additions became necessary as the approval of the Visitor of the University for starting the new centers was subjected to statutes.
The draft statutes was earlier unanimously approved by the Academic Council at its Special meeting held last week.
The Executive Council also resolved that the post of Director of the Centre is declared as an Officer of the University under Section 16 of the AMU Act.
The Executive Council further adopted a resolution in which the Katihar District earlier approved for establishing AMU Centre in Bihar was replaced with Kishanganj district in Bihar.
In order to make the resolution of Executive Council in conformity with the resolution of the AMU Court and the approval of the Visitor, the word "Center of Advanced Study and Research" in the resolution of the Executive Council and all subsequent documentations regarding the Executive Council proceedings be replaced with the word "Centers".
Fourteen members attended the meeting.
ALIGARH :July 20
Noted INSA Honorary Scientist at the Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Professor Shamim Jairajpuri return to India after three-week visit of Japan.
Prof. Jairajpuri have visited Japan at invitation of Japani Society for the promotion of Science. His visit have been sponsored by the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi.
During his stay in Tsukuba, Professor Shamim Jairajpuri conducted research on the Japanese plant and soil-inhabiting nematodes. He was also invited to deliver lectures at the Ibaraki University and in Tsukuba Institutes itself. He was also invited to visit the National Institute of Agriculture as also the National Institute of Animal Health, etc. Professor Mrs. Durdana Jairajpuri who had also accompanied Professor Jairajpuri on this trip was invited to deliver a lecture on the status of Indian Women with particular reference to Muslim Women.
ALIGARH :July 17
The Aligarh Muslim University will reopen on Monday, July 19, 2010 and classes will start and attendance will be counted from first day itself.
The University is on resurgent track. The Vice Chancellor, Professor P.K. Abdul Azis hoped that the students will achieve great success in their studies. He urged the students to compliance the rules and regulations of the University. He said that admission of all courses are already completed. Peace and tranquility in the campus be maintained at any cost.
All Provosts and Wardens have been directed to provide full support to the new admitted students. DSW is overseeing the arrangements of various Halls.
Prof. Azis has appealed to all the faculty members to show same devotion and commitment that they have shown in the past.
He said that the two Centers in West Bengal and Kerala of AMU will create more opportunity to higher studies.
ALIGARH :July 17
The last dates for continuation/re-admission in the Aligarh Muslim University have been notified by the Dean, Students' Welfare, Professor Ainul Haq Khan.
The students including Research Scholars shall get their continuation date by 26th July 2010. Students are required to fill in and submit prescribed proforma for continuation available in the respective Dean Offices.
Those students who fail to get their continuation done by July 26, 2010 may be allowed one more week's time for continuation on an additional payment of Rs. five hundred.
Those students who fail to get their continuation by these dates may be allowed continuation after a payment of an additional amount of Rs. eight hundred.
Attendance of the students will be counted from the date of commencement of classes as notified by the respective Deans/Principals/Coordinators.
ALIGARH :July 15
A Multi Ministerial Consultative Meeting held today at Trivandrum, expressed the satisfaction on the progress made by the Aligarh Muslim University in starting the Center at Malappruam.
The meeting was attended by Mr. K.P. Rajendran, Minister for Revenue and Land Reforms, Mr. M.A. Baby, Minister for Education & Culture, Dr. T.M. Thomas Issac, the Minister of Finance and Public Works, Mr. Paloli Mohammad Kutty, Minister of Local Self Government and Mr. N.K. Premachandran, Minister of Water Resources.
The Kerala Government also represented by Mr. Kurulu John, Principal Secretary, Higher Education and Mrs. M. Hariharan, Revenue Secretary.
The Aligarh Muslim University was represented by the Vice Chancellor, Professor PK Abdul Azis, member of the University Court, Mr. M.I. Shanawas, Member of Parliament and Officer-on-Special Duty of AMU's Malappuram Center, Prof. Arif Ali.
The Government of Kerala promised to handover another piece of land comprising two hundred and thirty one acres before the end of this month. The State Government has also consented to hire a building and handed over to AMU for starting BA LLB and MBA programme in the current academic session. The group of Ministers presided the meeting also agreed to provide temporary road, water connection and telephone facility immediately at the allocated land of the AMU Center at Malappruam.
It will also provide a sub-station and make special provisions for water supply to the new Centre.
It is also agreed during the meeting to provide rain harvesting technology and re-use of the water
ALIGARH :July 15
Dr. Abdul Malik, Chairman, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Aligarh Muslim University has been awarded the prestigious DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Research Fellowship of Germany to carry out advance research at the University of Freiburg, Breisgau, Germany. The University of Freiburg is one of the Europe's most prestigious universities and one of the top most research and teaching institutions. The university has also been designated an elite German "University of Excellence". Nineteen (19) Nobel laureates are affiliated with the University of Freiburg.
DAAD is a joint organization of German institutions of higher education and it provides scholarship and fellowship to academicians under the scientific exchange programme. Dr. Malik will get an opportunity to work with the most excellent scientists in the field of Micro and Molecular Biology, which will consequently help him in introducing new domain of research for the students of research at AMU.
Dr. Malik, as an Indian Project Leader has also successfully completed joint International Collaborative research project entitled "Molecular screening, isolation and characterization of conjugative plasmids from contaminated soils" with Department of Environmental Microbiology, Technical University Berlin, Germany under DST-DAAD (Germany) academic exchange programme.
Dr. Malik has received several prestigious awards and fellowships including overseas BOYSCAST, Young Scientist project of DST twice during his career. He has received research grants from several funding agencies of Government of India such as Department of Science & Technology (DST), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and UGC, New Delhi as Principal Investigator. Dr. Malik will leave for Germany in the month of September
ALIGARH :July 14
Status report regarding Precurement, Storage, Utilization and Disposal of the Radioactive and other Hazardous Material
ALIGARH :July 14
A workshop on "Infant and young child feeding practices and promotion of consumption of iodized salt" was organized in the department of Community Medicine, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. This workshop was conducted under the Child Health and Nutrition Months (BSPM Scheme) of UNICEF. Prof. M. Asharaf Malik, Principal & Chief Medical Superintendent, J.N. Medical College and Hospital inaugurated the workshop. He appreciated the effort of the department for communication change behaviour in the community. He also stressed the need to carry out investigation to find out adverse effects of fluorosis and arsenic contamination of water.
Prof. Zulfia Khan discussed the objective of holding this workshop. Dr. M. Athar Ansari, Chairman, Department of Community Medicine and Nodal Person of BSPM Scheme highlighted the achievement of department in the implementation of BSPM Scheme in Sitapur, Lakhimpur and Aligarh.
Prof. Najam Khalique, Medical Superintendent congratulated the staff members of the department for their active participation in the project. Medical Social Workers, Vaccinators, ANM of the department, health workers of AMU-UNICEF Health Clinics were invited for the training in this workshop. They have been asked to strengthen the infant and young child feeding practices and promotion of consumption of iodized salt in their respective field areas. Dr. Zulfia Khan, Dr. M. Athar Ansari, Dr. Suboohi Afzal and Dr. Saira Mehnaz spoke on various topics of breastfeeding and iodized salt.
Mr. Shafeeque Ahmad, DUC, UNICEF, Dr. Ali Amir, Dr. A.R. Siddiqui, Dr. Iqbal M. Khan, Dr. Salman Khalil, Dr. Anees Ahmad, Dr. Arshiya Masood and all SRs, JRs, and non-teaching staff members attended the programme. Dr. Sakeena Mushfiq compared the programme and Dr. M. Salman Shah presented vote of thanks. Related Picture
Prof. Zulfia Khan addresing the Workshop
ALIGARH :July 13
Addressing the inaugural session of Continuing Medical Education Programme (CME) organized by the Aligarh Unit of UP Sate Chapter, Indian Radiological and Imaging Association on Imaging of Pediatric Abdomen and Radiology of Urogenital System, the Chief Guest, Padmashri Prof. Harsh Mahajan of Delhi urged the doctors of Radiology Department of J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University to be clinical radiologists and interact with the patients.
Prof. Mahajan said that a sea change is taking place in the radiological patterns with time and it is becoming the first choice for the people who seek to enter into doctor's profession. He also advocated for initiating a super specialty centre in this area as the growing burden of radio diagnosis needs are required to be met at the earliest. He pointed out that there are only about 800 MRI machines working in the country.
Earlier, welcoming the guests and participants of CME, Prof. Ibne Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Radio Diagnosis and Chairman of Organizing Committee said that radiology is an important branch of medicine on which physicians and surgeons are becoming increasingly dependent for better patient care. Radiologists play a crucial role in diagnosing ailments of children who are comparatively at disadvantage due to their inadequate ability of expression.
The Organizing Secretary of the CME, Dr. Mohd. Khalid, Reader, Department of Radio Diagnosis, JNMC said that the Department of Radio Diagnosis of JNMC has grown enormously from the mere X-ray clinic to a state-of-the-art USG, CT and MRI facility to keep pace with the developments in this field in India and abroad.
Dr. Khalid said that the PG students are exposed to all the facilities and imparted rigorous training by the faculty of the department. He hoped that the CME would prove to be a golden opportunity for the PG students to learn the latest developments that are taking place in the field of imaging. He said that their interaction with the doyens of this field will be of great utility. He said that an exchange programme with other institutions should be initiated to enable our residents have a training opportunity under the guidance of the doyens of this area of expertise.
Prof. S. Abrar Hasan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine said that the CME is a continuing process of learning in the field of medicine and the present CME will facilitate our students to learn from experiences of doyens of this field.
The Principal of J. N. Medical College and Chief Medical Superintendent, Prof. M. Ashraf Malik said that the Radio Diagnosis Department is one of the most important departments of JNMC and a trail of developments have taken place in this department over the last few years. He said that more than 45 thousand x-rays were done by this department during the last year and now the digitalized x-ray facility has been made available at the department.
Dr. Deepak Gupta and Dr. Bhupendra Ahuja, Vice President and Secretary of UP Chapter, Indian Radiological and Imaging Association respectively also addressed the programme. Dr. Shariq Aqeel conducted the programme while Dr. Dhirendra Gyan, Joint Secretary of the CME proposed a vote of thanks. In the technical session, Dr. Rajesh Gothi, Dr. THS Bedi, Dr. Shagufta Wahab, Dr. B Ahuja amd Prof. Sohan Singh delivered the lectured on various topics. Related Picture
Dr. Harsh Mahajan receiving the Memento at JN Medical College, AMU
ALIGARH :July 12
As directed by the Executive Council in its meeting held on July 8, the special meeting of the Academic Council held today has reconsidered its draft amendments/ additions in the Statutes today and altered the use of words "Regional Campuses" in the light of Visitor's approval and replaced it by the term "Centres".
The Executive Council in its last meeting considered the draft amendments/ additions in the Statutes 6A, 8A, 18, 27, 29(2)(b), 35 and 36 of the Statutes of the University under Section 28 of the Act XL of 1920 submitted by the Academic Council and observed that since the Visitor while approving the AMU proposal to establish two Centres under Sub-section (2) of Section 12 of the University Act has used the term "Centres" the University for all its practical purposes should use the same term.
In view of the observation of the EC, the matter was brought back to the Academic Council and the change of terminology was unanimously approved.
The Academic Council also considered the change of words "Salaried Offices" under Statute 6 A(2) to "Salaried Employee". But the members felt that there is no need of any change as the University has statutory provision to appoint officers.
The second item on agenda "to consider the request of some members of the Academic Council for admission of children of the University employees in schools upto +2 level maintained by the University" has evoked a lot of discussion. Professor Emeritus Irfan Habib, Prof. Saud Ali Khan, Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Prof. Razaullah Khan, Prof. Jawaid Akhtar, Prof. Tariq Mansoor, Prof. Najam Khalique, Prof. Mohd. Idrees, Prof. Mohammad Shabbir and many other members spoke on the subject and the meeting arrived at the conclusion that the issue required deeper examination. It also required statistical data and one should look into the backdrop of various factors including pending case in the Supreme Court relating to minority status and admission policy. The house authorized the Vice Chancellor to constitute a committee of the Academic Council to examine the matter and submit a detail report to the Academic Council for consideration and action.
The Academic Council has approved the opening of three Sections of PCB, PCM and Commerce (one each) with an intake of 60 students in both the senior secondary schools separately from the session 2010-11 under self-financing scheme.
The admission will be made on the basis of Admission Test for admission to Class XI for the session 2010-11. A nomination of 20% will be made by the Vice Chancellor at his sole discretion. The fee prescribed under this scheme will be Rs. 12,000/- per annum plus usual admission charges.
ALIGARH :July 12
The Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University is organizing an International Conference on Integrative Medicine and 1st SAARC Conference on Unani Medicine in December 2010.
The main emphasis of the conference will be on the evaluation of quality, efficacy and safety of Unani Medicine. Although Natural Health Products (NHP) are being used since centuries in almost all part of the Globe where as traditional medical culture is gaining more popularity in many countries, there is renewed interest in many new arrays for exploration and regulation related development both in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The conference will provide an international forum to discuss the matter and incredible opportunity of debate and exchange of ideas with the leading experts to rejuvenate the Unani System of Medicine.
The Organizing Secretary of the Conference, Prof. S. H. Afaq, Department of Pharmacology said that interested teachers, researchers and scholars are welcome to participate in the conference and join the array of the Natural Heath Products and interact with the scientists, technologists and Traditional Unani (Medical) practitioners to make the deliberation a great success.
ALIGARH :July 11
The rumours of radioactive threat in AMU Physics Department proved to be baseless. The eight member committee appointed by Vice Chancellor, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis submitted its report confirming that the much talked about radiation level of Radium Beryllium source stored for decades is within safe limits. The Committee also concluded that the laboratories, storage and disposal areas in the department conformed to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) guidelines and radiation level detected was within the permissible limits.
Meanwhile Mr. B.K. Singh, Scientific Officer, Radiological Safety Division, AERB, Mumbai who visited and inspected the radioactive source facility yesterday found that "Department of Physics, AMU, Aligarh is safe and secure from the radiological point of view".
The Committee with the help of a technical expert Mr. Bilal Husain, Lecturer, Department of Radiotherapy using a highly sensitive Radiation Survey Meter WB88 Low Range (Pulsecho System) measured radiation levels at all locations in the Physics department and found environmentally safe limit everywhere including at UG Lab (0.02 mR/hr), Radioisotope storage room that contains storage pit (inside room: 0.04 mR/hr, near the storage drum: 0.56 mR/hr, above the storage pit 2.45 mR/hr and surrounding room: 0.02 mR/hr).
The Ra-Be source that caught the attention of media for over one week also recorded limits that do not warrant alarm (backside of the room, 0.06 Mr/hr, one side of the room 0.07 mR/hr, inside nearby storage room 0.56 mR/hr, entry side to the room 15 mR/hr (at one meter from the door), entry side of the room at about 3 meters 0.5 mR/hr. At entry door (at one meter) to the storage room, situated outside the building has shown slightly higher radiation level but within safe limit as there is no occupancy around. As an extra precautionary measure the committee suggested barbed wire fencing until the source is taken back by AERB as suggested by the University. The Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis has already contacted Mr. S.A. Husain, Radiation Safety Officer, AERB for safe disposal of the Be Re source and Mr. Husain has assured that he will safely take back the source within one month.
In Zoology Department the committee found that radioisotopes were used during nineties but at present it is not used and no radiation was detected beyond background radiation level. Similarly a low level radioactive isotope p32 was last used in the Biochemistry department in 2008 for research which was safely disposed of. The place shows no detectable level of radiation.
The Department of Applied Physics and Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre were also using low intensity milli and micro level for research and teaching. The radioactive level measurements detected no radiation. The sources were found to be safely kept in lead containers and during usage the safety norms as prescribed by AERB were observed.
The Department of Radiotherapy is using Cobalt-60 and Iridium192 for treatment of malignancy in a fully secured environment. The department is authorized to use the material procured from AERB. Equipments are remotely controlled and uses all safety devices during and after applications. It also sends a six monthly department survey reports regularly to AERB.
The Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology is using I125 radioactive isotope for diagnostic purposes only. The material is handled, stored and disposed of in a fully secured and safe environment. The monitoring device indicated a safe level in and around the radioactive material usage, storage and disposal area.
The report was jointly presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Pervez Qamar Rizvi and Convener Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, Prof. V.K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Ms. Yasmin Jalal, Finance Officer, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examination, Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean, Faculty of Theology, Prof. N.A.K. Durrani, Media Advisor, Dr. Rahat Abrar, PRO and several other functionaries of the University were also present on this occasion.
Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis while accepting the report urged all user departments to strictly follow all norms and guidelines provided by AERB in all matters relating to procurement, use, storage and disposal of radioactive material
ALIGARH :July 10
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis today ordered to terminate the temporary services of the 27 non-teaching employees who had submitted forged/tampered documents in support of their educational qualification and date of birth, with immediate effect.
The decision to terminate the services was taken in pursuance of the orders of Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad dated 05.07.2010 in a writ petition filed by Naseem Ali Khan Vs Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University & others.
The Allahabad High Court has granted one last opportunity to the Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor to 'take appropriate action' in the matter by 10th July 2010 and the action taken by the Vice Chancellor be reported to the Court on Monday, the 12th July 2010.
The High Court observed that any person who had entered into the employment on the strength of fraud has to be shown the door immediately on the fraud being detected/noticed.
In the light of the orders of the Hon'ble High Court and on the basis of the recommendations of the three-member committee constituted by the University to examine the issue raised by the High Court, the Vice Chancellor approved that the pension/family pension of twenty-five employees be stopped who were found to have submitted forged documents. The Vice Chancellor further ordered that no pension and other benefits be allowed to seven employees. This order is being issued in supersession of earlier orders issued for the grant of pension related benefits.
Thirty-eight permanent employees of the University were suspended pending enquiry with immediate effect. The University has also decided to keep action in abeyance on fourteen employees pending verification report from concerned institutions which the University has sent for clarification.
ALIGARH :July 8
The special meeting of the Executive Council of the Aligarh Muslim University held today was adjourned with the observation that the resolution passed by the Academic Council in its special meeting held on June 9, 2010, the word "regional campuses" used is not in conformity with the term used by the Visitor of the University while granting approval under Sub-section (2) of the Section 12 of the University Act for the establishment of two new AMU Centres at Murshidabad and Malappuram.
It was felt that the word "Centres" be used in the draft amendments in place of "regional campuses" as suggested by the Academic Council and therefore it was referred back to Academic Council for reconsideration.
The adjourned meeting of the Executive Council will now will be held on July 21, 2010 for consideration of the required statutes amendment.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis presented a detailed status report on Murshidabad and Malappuram Centres. The Executive Council, principal executive body of the University, accorded its special thanks to West Bengal and Kerala governments for providing the required land free of cost to Aligarh Muslim University for establishing its centres. The meeting also appreciated the efforts of the Vice Chancellor for the initiatives he has taken to establish these centres.Related Picture
1. Participants of the Special Meeting of the Executive Council along with AMU VC
2. Participants of the Special Meeting of the Executive Council along with AMU VC
ALIGARH :July 8
Dr. G. G. Hammad Ahmad Shadab, Senior Lecturer in the Section of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University was invited by the University Grants Commission as an expert to participate in a brain storming session with the Members of the Committee for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Biological Experiments.
Dr. Shadab attended the meeting and expressed his opinion regarding alternatives which were greatly appreciated by the committee. The committee will decide on opinions given by the experts. Dr. Shadab was among 20 selected experts of India who participated in the programme. The committee was chaired by Prof. H. A. Ranganath, Director, NAAC, Bangalore.
Dr. Shadab did his B. Sc., M. Sc. and PhD from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. He completed research on "Cytogenetic and clinical studies of certain steroids on human chromosomes". He has significantly contributed in the field of Human Genetics and Genetic Toxicology.
ALIGARH :July 7
The Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University has appointed Prof. V.K. Parashar of University Polytechnic as Programme Coordinator of National Service Scheme (NSS) and Secretary, Social Service Committee, AMU in place of M.M. Ashhar, in addition to his own duties, till further order with immediate effect.
Earlier, Prof. Parashar has served the University as Provost of NRSC, officiating Principal of University Polytechnic and Deputy Proctor of the University.
ALIGARH :July 7
In line with the new vision of AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis, the department of Mass Communication has set in motion the process of modernisation of classroom teaching in the department by organizing a two day practical workshop on the use of smart class room technology.
Prof. N.A.K. Durrani, Chairman, Department of Mass Communication said that the department is one of the first in the university which has not only acquired smart board as part of wider smart class room technology but has also taken a right step to teach the nitty-gritties of how to use the new technology to its faculty members by organising a two day workshop which was concluded yesterday.
"If everything goes well, at least in some way, the new instructional technology will be in place in the current session," Prof. Durrani observed. While explaining the background, he said that an expert was invited from Julong Educational Technologies, New Delhi to train the teachers here on how to use the interactive whiteboards to enhance the comprehension level of the pupils. "It is an important part of Smart Classroom accessories that bring innovative technology in class room and make learning easy and friendly for all", he added.
The Interactive board installed in one of the class rooms actually functions as a big computer screen where by using a 'magic' pen, the teacher can format various colors, fonts width and zoom in and out the text. The files can be saved, handwritings made legible; cameras can also be fitted. Video, audio and power point presentations can be accessed by the smart board. Pages are automatically saved, can be retrieved, printed and emailed and the flip chart files can be updated or merged with other Window applications and internet can also be accessed.
Not only this, the students can interact with interactive panel and special pens by scribbling their queries directly on the board without raising hands or voices, thus avoiding any disturbances in the way of teaching-learning process. The panel can also be used by the teacher himself to write through it on the board. All through, the white board makes the subject come alive, captures the attention of learners and encourages involvement.
All the teachers of the department of Mass Communication, including Prof. Shafey Kidwai, Dr. Afrina Rizvi, Dr. Gopal Krishna Sahu, Dr. Pitabas Pradhan and the Chairman Prof. N.A.K. Durrani participated in the teaching exercise on the computer driven board.
ALIGARH :July 6
The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis in a brief function held yesterday evening bid farewell to the team proceeding to AMU Murshidabad Special Centre. Prof. Azis handed over all the documents relating to the AMU Murshidabad Special Centre to the Officer on Special Duty, Prof. M. M. Ashhar.
Addressing the gathering of University officials Prof. Azis said that it is another milestone in the way to broaden the arena of Sir Syed's dream and expand the great legacy of AMU to spread modern education throughout the country. The overwhelming response the University is receiving from different states of the country bears testimony to the fact that AMU credentials as a secular and modern education is well recognized across the nation. The passion and reverence with which the AMU team was received and welcomed at Malappuram, Murshidabad and Kishanganj shows that the initiative has ignited the hopes and aspirations of the people of the region irrespective of cast, creed and religion.
Prof. Azis urged the OSD, Prof. M. M. Ashhar and his team comprising Assistant Controller, Mr. Seraj Ahmad Qadri and Section Officer of General Section Mr. M. Mubeen Khan to work with a sense of diligence and dedication in carrying forward the great legacy of Sir Syed in the heartland of Murshidabad.
Prof Azis said that the West Bengal Government has made headway in this direction and deposited the required amount in the Water Resource Ministry, Government of India so that the Farakka Barrage land is transferred to AMU soon to enable it set up its Murshidabad Regional Centre.
In order to fulfill its commitment the proposal of starting MBA and BALLB programmes as an initial step was placed before the Academic Council on June 9, 2010 which was unanimously approved. The President of India in her capacity as the Visitor of AMU has already approved the West Bengal and Malappuram centres under Statutes 12(2) and the Government of India has also allocated Rs. Rs. 25 Crore and released the same for the Murshidabad Centre.
The University has already engaged the services of Educational Consultancy India Ltd. (EDCIL) for preparing Detailed Project Report. It is also under the process of wider consultations both outside and within the campus to set in motion a foolproof strategy for establishing world class state-of-the-art education facilities including a legal framework that protect the stated objectives of the University.
The efforts are in the anvil to lay a blueprint for establishment of a highly vibrant and modern centre of higher learning. To meet this end the University is sending Prof. M. M. Ashhar, Department of Civil Engineering as Officer on Special Duty (Administration) at Murshidabad Special Centre. He will be exercising general supervision and control over the affairs of the Centre and work under the directive of the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Ashhar, while accepting the responsibility, said that he will not let any stone unturned in accomplishing the job to put the Murshidabad centre at work. He said that he was aware of the great responsibility he has been entrusted with.
The visiting team will stay in the vicinity of the proposed site at Murshidabad to accelerate the pace of evolving the centre into an educational hub of substance.
The OSD and his team will be reaching Murshidabad today and hence a great step forward towards making qualitative education available at a region in West Bengal where it is needed most.Related Picture 1. Prof. Ashhar, OSD Murshidabad moves for Murshidabad
2. Prof. Ashhar, OSD Murshidabad moves for Murshidabad
ALIGARH :July 5
To set at rest the scare triggered by tracing the radioactive source in a closed room in the Physics Department of Aligarh Muslim University, the Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis today contacted Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Safety Division.
Mr. S. A. Husain, the Radioactive Safety Officer has assured the Vice Chancellor that since the radioactive source is stored in a closed room the chances of any leakage are almost non-existent and therefore the University community and the citizens of Aligarh city should not panic.
He has also agreed to send an expert team soon to the campus to survey and screen all the radioactive sources that are stored and being used for treatment and research purposes.
Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis said that the University has taken a proactive initiative and constituted a committee to look into the present status pertaining to the procurement, storage, utilization and disposal of radioactive and other hazardous material/chemicals in various departments of the University, as required by the University Grants Commission.
The eight members committee under the Chairmanship of Prof. Pervez Qamar Rizvi, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences shall visit all user departments of studies and submit its report to the Vice Chancellor within three days.
ALIGARH :July 5
A Special meeting of the Academic Council of the Aligarh Muslim University today reviewed the current status report of the action taken by the University with regard to the establishment of the Special Centers under Section 12(2) of the AMU Act 1981.
The Academic Council has approved unanimously the amendment/addition in the statutes and ordinances exclusively relating to the establishment of the two regional campuses, one at Malappuram and another at Murshidabad. Appointment of Directors for these regional campuses, its modus operandi, functional powers, etc., and appointment of Coordinators to head the academic units through which the courses will be offered in these regional campuses along with their functions and relationship with the Department of Study located at AMU?s main campus. The Academic Council has also approved the terms and conditions of the Director of the regional centers who will be a whole time salaried officer of the university holding a five-year term and illegible for one more term reappointment.
Coordinator of the Units of the regional campuses shall be a Professor of the concerned subject. Their duties and functions and terms and conditions of appointment will be similar to that of the Chairman of the department of Studies in the main campus and as prescribed in the status and ordinances of the University.
In order to ensure certain degree of autonomy to the academic units at the regional campuses, the Academic Council has suggested a Committee of Studies which should comprise of all the teachers involved in the teaching of the subjects in the units to decide such academic matters like work allocation and other academic matters specific to the regional campus..Related Pictures
AMU Vice-Chancellor and Officials of the University in the meeting of Academic Council
ALIGARH :July 5
The Aligarh city branch of Indian Radiological & Imaging Association is organizing a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme under the aegis of its UP State Chapter. It would be the first CME of Radiology to be held at J.N. Medical College, AMU Aligarh.
Dr. Mohd Khalid, Reader in the Department of Radio diagnosis, JNMC, Aligarh Muslim University and also the organizing secretary of the CME made a lot of efforts in getting the Aligarh as the venue for the CME.
The program is slated for 11th July 2010. The theme of the one-day CME program will be ?Imaging of Pediatric Abdomen and Radiology of Urogenital System?. More than a dozen renowned speakers like Prof. Khandelwal from PGI, Chandigarh who is head of the department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Prof. Sohan Singh from Amritsar, Dr. Harsh Mahajan from Delhi, Dr. P K Srivastva from KGMC, Lucknow have confirmed their participation. They would also share their experience and knowledge at the CME. The Organizing Committee plans to provide an advanced, dynamic and scientific program, which will cover various categories of current issues of radiology in these fields.
ALIGARH :July 3
The University efforts to translate the broad conceptual framework for the AMU Special Centres at Malappuram and Murshidabad received further fillip. In a preparatory meeting with EdCIL expert committee held at EdCIL headquarters, NOIDA to evolve a holistic Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR), AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis set in motion conceptualization of a new vision for establishing a Greenfield energy saving, modern state-of-the-art education edifices that truly meets an amalgam of local aspirations with that of global demands.
While unfolding the broad spectrum of multi phased development strategy Prof. Azis said that by June next year AMU Centres would likely to move into their new campuses at Malappuram and Murshidabad. MBA and BALLB will be on the agenda of first phase along with temporary 120 seats hostel, classrooms and staff quarters and other paraphernalia. The Vice Chancellor has asked the EdCIL to design buildings in the regional campuses that should converge into top class elements with Greenfield and electronic security with E-managed systems in place.
Prof. Azis emphasized the need for an accelerated ?take off? for the second phase including introduction of courses like B. Tech. in Marine, Ship Building, Rubber and Polymer, Nuclear, Biomedical, Computer, Fuel Technology, Dairy Technology, Safety and Fire Engineering, B. Pharma, M. Pharma, Mining, Jute Technology, Boys Polytechnic and a Polytechnic for girls and other engineering and technology based programmes.
As part of medical faculty Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis suggested MBBS, BDS, B. Sc. Nursing, B. Sc. Physiotherapy, Clinical Biochemistry, Para-medical Courses, Diploma in Medical Transcription etc. The other academic schemes that figured include a Centre for Languages for teaching BA in Urdu, English, Arabic, Hindi, Malyalam etc. Basic sciences such as B. Sc. in Maths, Physics, Astro-Physics, Bio-Physics, Chemistry, Environment, Geology and Bio-sciences and P. G. Diploma in Remote Sensing.
A number of Mass Communication courses received a priority including M. Sc. in Electronic Media, PG Diploma in Television Production, PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Event Management, Diploma in Web Journalism, Videography and Video Editing, Documentary and Corporate Film Making. Teachers Training Programmes such as B. Ed., Elementary Teachers Training, Commerce Faculty Programmes, Master of Finance and Control, Master of Banking, Insurance and Risk Management, P. G. Diploma in Computerized Accounting were also asked to be taken up in the second phase
Similarly, in the second phase B. Sc. in Horticulture, B. Sc. in Fisheries, B. Sc. in Animal Husbandry also received a distinct place.
While emphasizing the need for women education Prof. Azis has asked the EdCIL to accord topmost priority to women education in the second phase including a state-of-the-art Women?s College offering diverse courses of substantial value including in Home Science.
The AMU Vice Chancellor emphasized on the need of state-of-the-art ICT facility, Central Instrumentation facilities and a central computing facility and a fully equipped central lab, all manned by highly qualified professional technicians and staff.
Prof. Azis has informed that Kerala Government is making all efforts and will be handing over the rest of the land by the end of July this year. The West Bengal Government has also made headway in this direction and deposited the required amount in the Water Resource Ministry so that the Farakka Barage land is transferred to AMU soon to enable it set up its Murshidabad Regional Centre. He informed that the University has already posted its OSD and an Assistant Registrar at Perinthalmanna to coordinate and expedite the work of Malappuram Regional Centre. The OSD designated for Murshidabad Regional Centre will be reaching soon to coordinate and speed up the process so that both MBA and BALLB will commence in the current academic session.
The AMU team that participated in the deliberations included Prof. M. Saleemuddin, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of AMU and Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, Finance Officer, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examinations, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, OSD Development, Prof. Ekram Husain, Principal, Z. H. College of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Javed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management and Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor.
The EdCIL team headed by Mr. K. V. L. Narasimhan, Director (Corporate Planning), some of whom had visited Malappuram Regional campus site of AMU have expressed great satisfaction on getting a single plot of land of over 250 acres in Malappuram. They were very much impressed of the location and felt the site quite suitable for the kind of academic institution envisioned by AMU.
The other EdCIL team members who took part in the DFR preparatory meeting includes Prof. G. D. Sharma, President, Society for Education and Economic Development, Prof. Najma Akhtar, Head, Department of Educational Administration, NUEPA, Mr. Kunal Mathur, Partner-Architect, Prof. Sanjeev Parasher, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Mr. I. S. Sidhu, Chief General Manager (Civil and Procurement), EdCIL, Mr. Gaurav Jaswal, Senior Executive, EdCIL and Mr. Binod Doley, Head (Technical Assistance), EdCIL.
Mr. Mathur, Partner Architect suggested captive power and micro plants of 4 mega watt power. In order to keep a watch on the on-site resources he suggested bi-monthly satellite imaging. For any project beyond 100 acres of land environmental study and the details of the project impact needs to be advertised for public scrutiny, for getting clearance from the Environment Ministry, he pointed out.
The EdCIL briefed the AMU core group present on various dimensions including the fact that the DFR and DPR needs to be cleared by a host of state and central government agencies including Law, HRD and Environment Ministries.
The EdCIL further agreed to provide site DFR that includes broad cost estimates, broad framework of courses and academic programmes including intakes, HR components such as teachers, staff and students and infrastructure details required for setting up a Greenfield campus of world class dimension. The DFR will also produce the details of various options and model such as unit model, autonomous model like menter and guide policymaking relationship model and independent model for facilitating linkage between AMU and its regional centres.
The EdCIL has agreed to submit DFR by July 31, 2010 to the University and after receiving the response will prepare and finally submit Detailed Project Report (DPR) by August 30, 2010. Ms. Anju Benerjee, Managing Director of EdCIL also joined the deliberations and said that despite the pressure of haste EdCIL is ready to take up the challenging task of an enduring partnership with AMU in building state-of-the-art academic facilities especially to benefit the excluded social class.
ALIGARH :July 3
The Summer Coaching Camps of the Tennis Club and Riding Club, Aligarh Muslim University successfully concluded with the distribution of certificates function organized at the lawns of Tennis club. The certificates were distributed by two former secretaries of the Games Committee Prof. Aslam Qadeer and Prof. S. Ashfaq Nabi.
Secretary of the Games Committee and President Tennis Club, Prof. Tariq Mansoor welcomed the guests. The summer coaching camp for tennis was attended by 50 participants while 13 young boys and girls joined the Riding Camp. Mr. Shahid Iqbal was specially invited from Delhi to provide coaching to the budding players in tennis. The riding instructions and training was given by Ris Maj Farook A. Khan of AMU Riding Club.
Prof. Aslam Qadeer and Prof. S. Ashfaq Nabi also spoke on the occasion, praising the efforts of the Games Committee for providing better sports facilities. A large number of university players, parents and University staff including Prof. Saeedur Rehman Siddiqui and Dr. Shadab Khurshid were present in the function. Mr. Nafees Ahmad-II, President of MU Riding Club presented the vote of thanks.Related Pictures
Particpants of Summer Coaching Camp of Tennis and Riding Club with Guests
ALIGARH :July 2
Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Professor P K Abdul Azis has constituted a Committee comprising of Prof. V K Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examination, Mrs. Yasmeen Jalal Beg, Finance Officer and Principals of Senior Secondary Schools in order to explore the possibility of running the additional Sections of Class XI for boys and girls to provide more opportunity to meritorious students in the Senior Secondary Schools of the Aligarh Muslim University.
The Committee will submit its report to the Vice Chancellor for consideration and necessary action.
ALIGARH :July 2
Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Professor P. K. Abdul Azis said that doctors should treat patients with missionary zeal and dedication. They must be patient with them. He was inaugurating Residents? Orientation Programme organized by Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, for the newly admitted students of MD, MS and Diploma Courses.
Prof. Azis said that Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College has a special significance and people from all corners come here to get treatment of their ailments. He called upon young doctors to behave with patients gently and try to balm their injuries with kind words and personal concern. The Vice Chancellor said that he is personally supervising the up-gradation of JN Medical College to the status of AIIMS and results will be before us within two three years. He appealed to the postgraduate students to maintain the secular character of this great seat of learning and that they should not do anything that undermines its prestige. He said that every student has a duty to respect the senior students.
The Coordinator of Medical Education Unit and Professor in Department of Gynaechology, Dr. Seema Hakeem highlighted the aims of the programme. She said that the aim is get the students of post graduation acquainted with relationship between laboratory test and medical sciences, containment of infections, biomedical waste management and procedure of CPR. Apart from this, enhancing their communication skill and establishing emotional relations with patients and their attendants is also an important motive behind organizing this programme. She said that they must understand legal responsibilities of a doctor as well.
Officer-in-Charge of Medical Education Unit and Dean of Medicine Faculty Prof. S. Abrar Hasan said that Medical Education Unit invites suggestions from PG students from time to time in order to make hospital management better. He said that it is good that PG students come to this college from an all India quota.
Chief Medical Superintendent and Principal of J. N. Medical College, Prof. M. Ashraf Malik said that today on World Doctor?s Day, PG students should resolve to serve patients with dedication. He said that what is more important in medical profession today is medical ethics. He said that last year 4 lakh 80 thousand patients visited OPD and more than 40,000 patients were admitted. He said that the behavior of doctors with patients coming to emergency should be cordial.
The programme was conducted by Master of Ceremony, Prof. S. F. Hashmi of ENT Department. Prof. Habib Raza of Surgery Department passed a vote of thanks. A large number of teachers of Medical College were present on this occasion.Related Pictures
AMU VC Prof. PK Abdul Azis addressing the Resident Orientation Programe at JNMC, AMU
ALIGARH :July2
In a consultative meeting of the Deans of faculties and Principals of colleges presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, the Aligarh Muslim University has decided to extend the summer vacation in lieu of the prevailing extreme hot weather conditions in most of the states. Now the University departments including University maintained schools will reopen on July 19, 2010 instead of July 5.
The faculty members in the University including school teachers will be eligible to avail the extended summer vacation.
Faculty of Medicine and Unani Medicine will however reopen as per the schedule already announced.
ALIGARH :July 1
Dr. Mohammad Sanaullah, Reader, Department of Arabic at the Aligarh Muslim University was invited by the prestigious Center of Madrid (Spain) to present a paper on Arabic Codicology in India, in its International Conference on Codicology and History of Book in Arabic Script.
He also visited Andalusia cities like Seville, Granada and Cordoba. In France, he visited the prestigious College of France, University of Paris and University of Rene Descrates.
Dr. Sanaullah has authored seven books in Arabic, Urdu and English languages. Two of them namely The Arab Legacy in Latin Europe and the Arab Romance Parnassus deal with the impact of Arab Culture in Europe.
ALIGARH :July 1
A Special Meeting of the Executive Council will be held on Thursday, the 8th July 2010 at 10.30 am in the Committee Room of the Administrative Block, Aligarh Muslim University
ALIGARH :July 1
A condolence meeting of the faculty members and staff of the Department of Chemistry was held to express the heart-felt sorrow on sad demise of Prof. Wasiur Rahman, former Pro-Vice Chancellor and former Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University.
The meeting placed on record the services rendered by Prof. Wasiur Rahman, for the academic development of the department and excellent administrative capabilities demonstrated by him as Chairman, Dean, Proctor, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor besides being actively engaged in teaching and research.
Prof. Wasiur Rahman supervised 22 research students for their PhD degree in Chemistry. He has published more than 100 research papers in international journals of repute.
With the sad demise of Prof. Rahman, the department has lost an eminent academician who had always shown keen interest in the academic activities of the department even after his retirement. The meeting prayed for peace to the departed soul and solace to the bereaved family members and friends.
ALIGARH :April 20
The Aligarh Muslim University Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Academic Council, has approved that the Summer Vacations for the year 2010 in the University and its maintained institutions including University Schools shall be observed from 17.05.2010 to 04.07.2010, both days inclusive.
The Summer Vacations in the Faculty of Medicine and Unani Medicine shall be observed in two halves of 38 days each for teaching staff from 17.05.2010 to 23.06.2010 and from 24.06.2010 to 31.07.2010. The summer vacations for the students of Medicine and Unani Medicine faculties will be as follows:
(a) For MBBS Students:
(i) MBBS Final Prof. Part-II From 16.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
Batch-2006 (15 days)
(ii) MBBS Final Prof. Part-I From 11.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
MBBS II Prof. Batch-2008 (20 days)
(iii) MBBS I Prof. Batch-2009 From 16.07.2010 to 31.07.2010
(15 days)
(b) For BUMS students:
(i) BUMS First Prof. Batch-2009 From 23.07.2010 to 11.08.2010
(20 days)
(ii) BUMS Second Prof. Batch-2008 From 01.06.2010 to 20.06.2010
(20 days)
(iii) BUMS Third Prof. Batch-2009 From 27.07.2010 to 5.08.2010
(20 days)
(c) For BDS students:
(i) BDS First year Batch 2009 From 23.07.2010 to 11.08.2010
(20 Days)
(ii) BDS Second year Batch 2008 From 01.06.2010 to 20.06.2010
(20 Days)
(iii) BDS Third year Batch 2007 From 27.07.2010 to 15.08.2010
(20 Days)
(iv) BDS Third year Batch 20076 From 27.05.2010 to 15.06.2010
(20 Days)
ALIGARH :December 25
The CASR meetings of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences were held in the Committee Room of the Administrative Block under the Chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis. The CASR has approved the admission of a total of 149 students to PhD programme and three to M.Phil. programme
in the two faculties of the University during the current session.
ALIGARH :December 22
The CASR meetings of Faculty of Science and Life Sciences were held in the Committee Room of the Administrative Block under the Chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor Prof,. P. K. Abdul Azis. The CASR has approved the......
|
