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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ayodhya: Babri Masjid verdict out today

Lucknow September 30
The case pending for 60 years more popularly known as the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case finally had a climax today. 1/3 of the land was distributed equally amongst the three contenders including the Sunni Waqfs Board advocated by Mr. Zafaryab Jilani.
The Official Judgement can be viewed on the website www.rjbm.nic.in.

Alternatively it can also be viewed on the following links:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38470266/Justice-Sudhir-Agarwal



http://www.scribd.com/doc/38469463/Justice-S-U-Khan



http://www.scribd.com/doc/38468574/Points-to-Be-Briefed



http://www.scribd.com/doc/38466015/Brief-Summary-of-the-Verdict

Painting Exhibition of paintings made by an alumnus of the University Afzal Ahmad at AMU

ALIGARH September 30: Solo Painting Exhibition of paintings made by an alumnus of the University Afzal Ahmad and organized by the General Education Centre, Aligarh Muslim University was inaugurated by AMU Registrar Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel. Prof. Khwaja Shamim and senior teacher of Department of Psychology, Prof. Hameeda Ahmad were also present on the occasion.



The Exhibition “reflection” is a projection of Bismillah series paintings that beautifully highlights Bismillah in various shapes like the peacock feather, pigeon, mosque, boat, goblet, eye, bird, star, pomegranate, pear etc. The amateur artist Afzal Ahmad said that it was an effort to bring the dying art of calligraphy to fore and that he would try to highlight the verses of holy Quran that promote education.


AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel in his inaugural address said that it was a great effort to highlight the Bismillah through paintings and Afzal Ahmad has proved his skills by rendering such an enticing work. Prof. Jaleel said that the teachers of this University are great source of enlightenment for the students. He also appreciated the efforts of Dr. Shakeel Samdani, Coordinator, General Education Centre in providing students with continuous opportunities to develop their skills, thus bringing laurels to the University.

 

Earlier, Dr. Samdani in his welcome address said that Afzal Ahmad has presented the Bismillah in a new style and deserves due appreciation. He said that the University is emanating a very peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that has helped create a very productive environment in the University. All this could be possible because of the extra ordinary efforts made by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel and other senior officials of the University.

 
The programme was conducted by Mr. Mansoor Ilahi, Student Convener, Club for Short Evening Courses. A large number of students and teachers of the University including Prof. Mohammad Aslam, Dr. Mujib Ansari, Dr. Kaleemullah, Dr. Liaquat Ali Khan Rao, Prof. Abdul Aleem, Dr. Muhibbul Haque, Dr. Najmuddin Ansari were present in the function. The exhibition is scheduled till September 30 up to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries workshop at Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, AMU

ALIGARH, September 23: Prof. Anil Chandra, an eminent speaker from C.S.M.M.U. (K.G.M.C.), Lucknow delivered an extension lecture on management of traumatic dental injuries at a workshop conducted by the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr. Z.A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University. Prof. Anil Chandra said that the fracture of tooth, especially the front teeth has psychological effect on patients and should be treated immediately. The incidence of fracture of front teeth has increased manifold due to roadside accidents, especially in the youths. He discussed several latest and quick techniques of treatment of front teeth fracture. Prof. Chandra gave live demonstration to all postgraduate students of the department.




Prof. S.H. Hashmi, Principal, Dr. Z.A. Dental College welcomed the guest. Prof. R.K. Tewari, Chairman, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics and Organizer of Extension Lecture and Workshop proposed vote of thanks.



Earlier, Dr. Huma Iftekhar, a P.G. student introduced the guest speaker and highlighted his achievements in the conservative dentistry.
L to R - Prof. R.K. Tiwari, and Prof. S.H. Hashmi presenting memto to Prof. Anil Chandra (in the center)



Prof. Ashok Kumar, Dr. S.K. Mishra, Dr. Amit Garg and Dr. Shiraz Siddique played a key role in the organization of Workshop. A large number of faculty and students attended the workshop.


Guideline for admission to candidates in Residential Coaching Academy in Civil Services and PCS (J)

ALIGARH, September 28: Professor Ziauddin Khairoowala, Director, Residential Coaching Academy of the Aligarh Muslim University said that the Vice Chancellor Professor P.K. Abdul Azis has approved the guideline for admission to candidates in Residential Coaching Academy in Civil Services and PCS (J).




Prof. Khairoowala said that the list of first batch, selected candidates for coaching will be announced shortly. He said that the candidates were selected on the basis of objective type written test and the interview.


Prof. Khairoowala further said that the candidates who have already undertaken the coaching for the last two years shall not be considered for admission in the Residential Coaching Academy and they would not be considered for residential facility.


Those students who have qualified National Entrance Test and residing within the radius of fifty kilometers of Aligarh will not be provided residential facility in Sherwani Hall, he added. A candidates who indulges in unruly behavior and violent activities, will be removed with immediate effect by the Director after the enquiry committee establishes guilt of the candidates following the show cause notice and recommends action against the candidate.

The valedictory function of the 1st Training of Trainers of UP under the auspices of Comprehensive Child Survival Programme supported by UNICEF and National Rural Health Mission organized by the Department of Pediatrics, Aligarh Muslim University


ALIGARH, September 27: The valedictory function of the 1st Training of Trainers of UP under the auspices of Comprehensive Child Survival Programme supported by UNICEF and National Rural Health Mission organized by the Department of Pediatrics, Aligarh Muslim University was held today. AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel was the chief guest while Prof. S. Abrar Hasan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Prof. M. Ashraf Malik, Principal and Chief Medical Superintendent graced the programme as guests of honour.

Prof. Jaleel appreciated the efforts of Prof. S. Manazir Ali for bringing such a prestigious resource centre in Department of Pediatrics and congratulated the participants for completing training. He also distributed the certificates of participation to the participants.

 

There were six senior trainers from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Allahabad, Mirzapur and Agra while 25 participants were from Agra, Hathras, Bijnor, J. P. Nagar, Etawa, Firozabad, Lucknow, Kasganj, Rampur and Mahova.

Prof. S. Manazir Ali, Coordinator and Chairman, Department of Paediatrics gave the over view of department and highlighted the projects running in the Department from different funding agencies (UNICEF, NRHM, ICMR, WHO,) to provide better child health care. He pointed out that 22 Lakh children die under age of five years every year in India. It means more than 6000 children every day and more than 250 children every hour die in India. He also mentioned that malnutrition is more common in India than in Sub-Saharan Africa. One in dying every three malnourished children in the world lives in India.


prof. S. Abrar Hasan and Prof. M. Ashraf Malik also addressed the valedictory function and appreciated the efforts of the Chairman, Department of Pediatric. Prof. Tabassum Shahab, Dr. Farzana Beig and Dr. Zeeba Zakaur Rab from Department of Pediatrics were also present.


The participant and trainers of the programme appreciated the venue of training, hospitality, food, accommodation, transport, clinical cases and beauty of the University.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Children mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh is a big challenge and this state has not proper sanitation, no fresh drinking water and facilities of health care in UP, said AMU VC Professor PK Abdul Azis


ALIGARH, September 25: Professor P.K. Abdul Azis, Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University inaugurated a “Comprehensive Child Survival Programme Resource Center” at the Department of Pediatric, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. He said that the children mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh is a big challenge and this state has not proper sanitation, no fresh drinking water and facilities of health care in UP, are the major cause of children mortality. Prof. Azis said that Kerala has made public health care system. In Kerala, every hospital and nursing homes has a pediatrician.



Prof. Azis further added that this child survival programme would provide trainings to Pediatricians for all parts of the UP in partnership with UNICEF.


Prof. S. Manazir Ali, course Coordinator and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics in his welcome address mentioned that the Department has received, six projects this year from different funding agencies to provide better children health care. He pointed out that 22 lakh children die under age of five years every year in India. This means more than 6000 every day and more than 250 children every hour. He also mentioned that Malnutrition is more common in India than in sub-Saharan Africa. One in every three malnourished children in the world lives in India.
Dr. Javvad Suri, Coordinator, health and nutrition of the UNICEF said that AMU had played a very positive role for social mobilization for polio eradication programme and the Department of Pediatrics is providing all support as a partner.

Prof. S. Abrar Hasan, Dean, faculty of medicine, Prof. M. Ashraf Malik also addressed the inaugural function and appreciated the efforts of the Chairman, Department of Pediatric. Prof. Tabassum Shahab proposed a vote of thanks. A large number of faculty members and senior officials of the University were also present on the occasion.

Friday, September 24, 2010

JNMCH to get Online Acess to Journals

ALIGARH, September 20: The faculty members and the students of the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU will get free access to 2400 e-Journals and e-books of health science at the university campus, said Prof. M. Ashraf Malik, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU Aligarh.



According to him the National Medical Library (NML), New Delhi has made Medical College Library a member of its very useful Consortia of 2400 e-journals (ERMED costing ` 7.5 Crore) related to Health Sciences. After evaluating the facilities and services of the medical college library, this facility and has been provided free of cost by the NML. The NML is playing a major and important role of a facilitator in promoting online cheaper or free access to medical journals in India.

Prof. Malik told, since the access to the consortia is university IP address based the journals can be searched anywhere in the AMU campus including the M.A. Library. Further, the access to these journals is not limited to the current year but also the journals for the last 10 years and can be searched at the website www.nmlermed.in.


With a view to catering the growing demand of the staff members and students, the Principal Medical College has approached the NML and it allowed access to e-journal, added Prof. Malik.


According to Prof. Malik, it is a big achievement of the college for accessing huge database of online Journals and grab emerging opportunities offered by the phenomenon of globalization.


He also appreciated the efforts of Mr. Aslam Mehdi, Assistant Librarian in getting this consortium for the university.

Prof. Zuber Ahmad will be presenting a research paper in an International Conference

ALIGARH, September 20: Prof. Zuber Ahmad, Department of T.B. and Chest Diseases, J N Medical College, AMU, Aligarh will present research paper in the international conference “Chest 2010” to be held in Vancouver, Canada from October 29 to November 4. This paper is on the drugs in MDR-TB (resistant TB). The paper will help in selecting the drugs to treat resistant tuberculosis. Prof. Zubair had also presented research papers in 2008 and 2009 in USA and Austria respectively on treatment of Bronchial Asthma. He has published about 100 papers in different national and international journal.

Press Note

ALIGARH, September 21: Human Rights activist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, AMU, Dr. Muhibul Haq said that terrorism has become biggest danger to peace and humanity in the world. He said that United Nation should make sincere efforts to wipe out the menace and must impose ban on the countries which are violating human rights. He was delivering a Lecture on Terrorism and Violence: In the Light of Human Rights organized by Law Society of the Faculty of Law. He drew the attention towards the fact that winning war on terrorism is not easy. He cited examples of Iraq and Afghanistan and said that many innocent people were killed in the name of war on terrorism.




Incharge of the Law Society Dr. Shakeel Samdani said that the countries and organizations which are violating human rights presently are those who have received teachings on human rights late. Islam introduced the world with human rights 1400 years back. It taught human beings to treat other humans in a humanly way and called human race as Ashraf-ul-Makhlukhat whereas America and Western countries have given importance to it only in 20th century. He warned that if United Nations did not pay due attention immediately then people will lost trust in it.



During the seminar large number of students questioned the speakers. Some students like Mohd. Khurram, Sidharth Gautam, Waseem Ahmad Shah, Arif Yasin Jouder, Tanvir Ahmad and Ms. Romana particularly grilled the speakers.

Dr. Mohibul Haq addressing the Law Society function. Dr. Shakeel Samdani also seen

Terrorism has become biggest danger to peace and humanity in the world

ALIGARH, September 21: Human Rights activist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, AMU, Dr. Muhibul Haq said that terrorism has become biggest danger to peace and humanity in the world. He said that United Nation should make sincere efforts to wipe out the menace and must impose ban on the countries which are violating human rights. He was delivering a Lecture on Terrorism and Violence: In the Light of Human Rights organized by Law Society of the Faculty of Law. He drew the attention towards the fact that winning war on terrorism is not easy. He cited examples of Iraq and Afghanistan and said that many innocent people were killed in the name of war on terrorism.




Incharge of the Law Society Dr. Shakeel Samdani said that the countries and organizations which are violating human rights presently are those who have received teachings on human rights late. Islam introduced the world with human rights 1400 years back. It taught human beings to treat other humans in a humanly way and called human race as Ashraf-ul-Makhlukhat whereas America and Western countries have given importance to it only in 20th century. He warned that if United Nations did not pay due attention immediately then people will lost trust in it.



During the seminar large number of students questioned the speakers. Some students like Mohd. Khurram, Sidharth Gautam, Waseem Ahmad Shah, Arif Yasin Jouder, Tanvir Ahmad and Ms. Romana particularly grilled the speakers.

Lack of clarity in specification of goals, aims and objectives in the syllabi of language courses and examinations in the country said Head of the National Testing Service (NTS) of India, Prof. Pon Subbiah

ALIGARH, September 24: Head of the National Testing Service (NTS) of India, Prof. Pon Subbiah said that there was lack of clarity in specification of goals, aims and objectives in the syllabi of language courses and examinations in the country.




Prof. Subbiah was inaugurating the regional field unit of National Testing Service of India at Center for Comparative Study of Indian Languages and Culture at Aligarh Muslim University. He said that the language is given due importance in high schools, while literature is considered supreme in degree courses. However, there is wrong assumption that people who know literature, know English as well.



Prof. Subbiah said that the objective of the NTS is to create a centralized mechanism for quality control and maintenance by evolving regional and national norms. He observed that the idea is to have independently worked out common reference point against which the courses, institutions and individuals across the country would be equated with, for maintaining inter and intra level comparability in view of the disparity, arising out of the diversified system of education being followed by various universities and school boards.



Earlier, Professor A.R. Fatihi, Director, Center for Comparative Study of Indian Languages and Culture (CCSILC) said that Professor Pon Subbiah is an eminent scholar, linguist and researcher in the area of education. He added that Prof. Subbiah developed instruments for evaluation in different Indian Languages for various purposes. Professor A.R. Fatihi said that this multi-Crore scheme has been implemented as per the approval of the Central Planning Commission and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The objective of NTS India is to establish regional and national norms to raise standards for the programmes of study.



Professor Fatihi further added that the Regional Field Unit (RFU) AMU Aligarh has initiated the lecture series as a small yet important measure to the larger process of reform and changes in the area of testing and evaluation.



Professor Imtiaz Hasnain, Chairman Department of Linguistics, AMU, Aligarh presided over the function. In his presidential address, Professor Hasnain acknowledged the contributions made by Professor Pon Subbiah in the field of Testing and Evaluation and said that the contributions made by Professor Subbiah will have its impact on the Educational Linguistics.


Professor K.S. Mustafa proposed the vote of thanks while the programme was conducted by Dr. Mushatque Ahmad Zargar.


Mr. Pon Subeih regional field unit at Center for Comparative Studies of Indian Languages
A large number of faculty members, research scholars and students from the Department of Modern Indian Languages, Urdu, Hindi and Philosophy attended the programme.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Residential Coaching Academy Interviews Are in Progress

ALIGARH September 16: The Interview and Group Discussion for final selection of candidates for admission to coaching of Civil Services and Judicial Services organized by the Residential Coaching Academy, Aligarh Muslim University is in progress and will conclude on September 18. The Residential Coaching Academy, organized a written test on All India level for selecting 100 candidates for 2011 Batch for a full-time regular course for Minorities/Scheduled Castes (SCs)/ Scheduled Tribes (STs) & women candidates.



Members of the Interview Board


Prof. Ziauddin Khairoowala, Director, Residential Coaching Academy, Dr. Mohd. Wasim Ali, General Coordinator, Residential Coaching Academy, Dr. Khurram, Coordinator, Prof. Tariq Ahmad, Department of History, Prof. Firasat Ali Sidiqui, Chairman, Department of Geography, Prof. Asmer Baig, Department of Political Science, Prof. Ashok Mittal, Chairman, Department of Economics, Prof. Badar Alam Iqbal, Chairman, Department of Commerce, Prof. Abdul Matin, Chairman, Department of Sociology & Social Work and Prof. Mohd Gulrez, Department of West Asian Studies were among the panelists of interview and Group Discussion.

Students of Geology Deparment bring laurels to the University

ALIGARH September : Students of Geology Department, Aligarh Muslim University have succeeded in All India Geologist Examination, ONGC, IIT and Physical Research Laboratory.


Dr. Shadab Khursheed, Chairman of Geology Department told that 18 students have successfully sailed through All India Geologists Written Examination, six students have succeeded in written examination of ONGC and eleven students have selected for admission in IIT. Apart from that two students have been selected for admission in Physical Research Laboratory.

Dr. Shadab said that success of a large number of students have brought laurels not only to the department but also to the University. He expressed hope that in future more students will succeed in All India Examinations and will enhance prestige of the University.

ToT Program at the Department of Pediatrics, JNMCH, AMU, Aligarh

ALIGARH September 17: The Department of Pediatrics, J. N, Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University organized a ten day State ToT (Training of Trainers) of Comprehensive Child Survival program (CCSP). The training was inaugurated jointly by Dr. S. P. Singh Lohta, Additional Director, Health and Family Welfare, Aligarh Division and Dr. U. K. Gupta, Chief Medical Officer, Aligarh.



Prof. S. Manazir Ali, Chairman Department of Pediatrics, JNMC explained the importance of Comprehensive Child Survival Program training resource centre. CCSP is a program based on WHO and UNICEF’s IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses) protocol, with an additional component of neonatal health. The grim situation of Uttar Pradesh in terms of infant and Child mortality was also discussed by Dr. Ali.
Dr. S. Manazir



Dr. Manazir observed that about 105 lakh children die under age of five years every year in the world. This means more than 29000 every day, more than 1200 children every hour and more than 20 children under age of five years die every minute at a rate of one child dying every 3 second. In India 22 Lakh children die under age of five years every year in India. This means more than 6000 every day, more than 250 children every hour and more than four children under age of five years die every minute at a rate of one child every 15 second.

Dr. Ali said that malnutrition is more common in India than in Sub-Saharan Africa. One in every three malnourished children in the world lives in India. Close to 50 per cent of Under 5 deaths occur in the first month and of the first month deaths, 2/3 of them occur during the first seven days of birth in India. Majority of the children die at home but have history of contacting health personnel once at least.



The CCSP resource centre, established with the help of UNICEF and NRHM, is one of the two facilities in Uttar Pradesh meant for the training of medical officers. Following the training all medical officers will train health officials and paramedical staff in their respective districts.



Dr. Javvad Suri, Divisional Coordinator, Health and Nutrition (UNICEF Representative) expressed his gratitude and expressed thanks to the faculty members of Department of Pediatrics, trainees and trainers.


Kerala High Court removed legal barrier to establish AMU

ALIGARH September 17: A major legal roadblock for establishing AMU Malappuram Center and launching of MBA and BALLB programmes in the current session was removed by the Kerala High Court. The High Court has rejected the prayer of Mr. Janardhanan for interim relief against the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University in Kerala at Perinthalmanna.


The Chief Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice P.N. Ravindran noted that the petitioner has overlooked the language of Section 12(2) of the Act. The Hon’ble High Court of Kerala further observed that the Section 12(2) of the AMU Act reads the University may also, “with the sanction of the Visitor and subject to the statutes and ordinances, establish and maintain such special centers, specialized laboratories or such other institutions for research or instruction as are necessary for the furtherance of its objects either on its own or in co-operation or collaboration with any other institution”.

The writ petition was filed by Mr. K. Janardhanan to “stay all further proceedings of establishment of off campus center of AMU in Kerala and admission to various classes this academic year of Aligarh Muslim University”, Malappuram center at Perinthalmanna pending disposal of the writ petition.

The writ petitioner Mr. Janardhanan claimed to be a public-spirited citizen, practicing lawyer, political activist, educationist, trade unionists, etc. The essence of the grievance of the petitioner was that the first respondent, i.e., AMU took a decision to establish a campus at Malappuram in Kerala and such an establishment is beyond the authority of law confirmed on the university under the Aligarh Muslim University Act.


Regarding the hostel issue, Chief Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice P.N. Ravindran of Kerala High Court were of the opinion that non-availability of a hostel at the initial stages may not by itself be a ground for prohibiting the University from establishing a campus. They further observed that, in view of the pendency of the writ petition (c) No. 15091 of 2010 “We do not propose to make any further in-depth analysis of the writ petition. The above mentioned facts, in our own view, are sufficient to reject the prayer for interim relief. The prayer is accordingly rejected”.

The writ petition argued that the University could establish special centers, special laboratories etc., only within a radius of 25 kilometers of the university mosque in view of the language of the sub-section (9A) of Section 5 of the AMU Act.


Mr. T.P.M. Ibrahim Khan, Assistant Solicitor General of India plead the arguments on behalf of the respondents.


It is to be noted that based on the same plea an old boy of the University Mr. Z.K. Faizan has also filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court and the case will come for hearing on 27th of this month.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Three Subject Refresher Courses (SRC) were launched today by UGC Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University

ALIGARH, September 15: Three Subject Refresher Courses (SRC) were launched today by UGC Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Interdisciplinary SRC in research methodology in Social Science, SRC in History and Orientation programme. Around eighty participants from UP, Assam, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand are enrolled these courses.
Prof. AR Kidwai adressing at the UGC ASC, AMU

In the inaugural session Prof. A.R. Kidwai, Director, UGC Academic Staff College, AMU exhorted these universities and college teachers to strive for academic excellence and communal harmony and social justice and thus fulfill the roll of being an ideal teacher and a responsible citizen of a great country.
Prof. Asmer Beg, Department of Political Science and Dr. Afzal Khan, Department of History are Course Coordinator of SRC in Social Science and History respectively while Prof. A.R. Kidwai is Corse Coordinator of Orientation Programme. These courses will be concluded on 6th October and 11th October respectively.

25th Eye Donation fortnight of Government of India organised at JN Medical College, AMU

ALIGARH, September 14: The Eye Bank of Institute of Ophthalmology, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University observed the 25th Eye Donation fortnight of Government of India. During the fortnight various programmes were conducted at different parts of Aligarh. A programme of eye donation pledge was organized by Kutumb Samajik Sanstha, Aligarh in which 191 persons took pledge to donate their eyes. They were issued Registration Cards from Eye Bank of Institute of Ophthalmology, AMU, Aligarh.
Similarly, two awareness programmes for eye donation were organized at Hotel Melrose Inn in association with Indian Medical Association Aligarh Branch and Lions Club Aligarh. Awareness programmes were also organized at Iqra Public School and Al Barkaat School, Aligarh.
Prof. R. R. Sukul, Director, Institute of Ophthalmology delivered a highly information lecture on blindness in India, eye banking and eye donation. Dr. Adeeb Alam Khan, Incharge, Eye Bank of Institute of Ophthalmology said that anyone can donate his or her eyes. Donors can be of any age from 1 to 75. He said that people above 75 years may also donate their eyes for medical education and research purposes.
Dr. Khan said that about 6.5 billion people in the world are blind out of which 1.2 billion reside in India. There are 3 million people in India suffering from corneal blindness out which about 1 million are children.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Shiksha Rattan Puraskar awarded to Dr. Riyaz Ahmad of AMU Aligarh

ALIGARH September 9: Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University has been conferred upon the Shiksha Rattan Puraskar by the prestigious India International Friendship Society (IIFS). The award carries a certificate of excellence and a Memento as the token of appreciation for the meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable contributions of Dr. Riaz Ahmad in the area of Biochemical and Clinical Genetics. Specifically, his new research on the discovery and efficacy of a phytoextmcts in healing and reversing the process of hepatic fibrosis is recognized with great appreciation.
The award was presented to him by His Excellency Dr. Iqbal Singh, Lt. Governor of Puducherry and Former Election Commissioner, Shri. G.V.G. Krishna Murthy in a ceremonial function on the occasion of a Seminar on "Role of Education in Modern India" at Dy. Speaker Hall, Constitution Club, New Delhi.

Dr. Ahmad is also a recipient of prestigious Dr. D. S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship from UGC, Young Scientist Project of DST, Scientist of the Year Award-2009 by the National Environmental Science Academy and Young Scientist Award from CST, UP. A number of research papers published in different scientific journals of national and international repute are to his name.

Extension in the date of submission of nomination for Sir Syed Ahmad Khan International Award 2010

ALIGARH, September 9: In view of the Eid holidays, the last date for submission of nomination form for the Sir Syed Ahmad Khan International Award-2010 in the field of Education has been extended till September 15, 2010.

The prestigious award will carry a cash prize of Rs. 5 Lakh is one of its kind instituted by a University in Asia.
Individuals and institutions engaged in rendering outstanding work in the area of education, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and nationality are eligible for nomination. Last year the award was earmarked for the discipline of Life Sciences and earlier for the discipline of Literature.

The nomination forms could be downloaded from the website http://www.amu.ac.in/

The award will be decided by a jury comprising distinguished persons of proven integrity and given at the Sir Syed Day commemoration function to be held on October 17, 2010 at Aligarh Muslim University.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Dr. Anjum M. Chughti Participated as National Faculty in the 4th Indo-European Course on Revascularization European Chapter (IECR 2010) at the Academic Medical College

ALIGARH, September 8: Dr. Anjum M. Chughtai, Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University has participated as National Faculty in the 4th Indo-European Course on Revascularization European Chapter (IECR 2010) at the Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Dr. Anjum A Chughtai delivering the lecture at Amsterdam, Netherland

Dr. Chughtai took active part in Cardio-Diabetic Chapter and discussed the role of newer drugs in Diabetes and their side effects on heart. The Indo-European Course on Revascularization started with 1st IECR at Delhi followed by London and Paris.


Faculty Development programmes Organised

ALIGARH, September 8: The RELO, American Centre, US Embassy, New Delhi in collaboration with the UGC Academic Staff College, AMU organized several faculty development programmes in which AMU faculty members have received training for their professional and skills development


The Director of UGC Academic Staff College, Prof. A. R. Kidwai said that Dr. Raashid Nehal, Reader, Department of English, AMU has received scholarship from Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State on E-course in EFL Assessment by Indiana University, USA while Dr. Amirullah Khan and Dr. Faiz Zaidi extended academic support by offering their training services to Madarsa teachers drawn from North India at Indian Institute of Social Sciences, which was also sponsored by RELO.

Dr. Amirullah Khan, Dr. Raashid Nehal and Dr. Faiz Zaidi attended a one-day Workshop on 'How to Use Dictionary in Access Classes at American Centre, New Delhi. Further, Dr. Raashid Nehal and Dr. Amirulah Khan attended the first Trainers Workshop on Training of Trainers at American Centre.

Mr. Naeem, a teacher of English at Senior Secondary School attended a 5-week Workshop at EFLU, Hyderabad sponsored by RELO. Another teacher of English at the same school, Mr. Nizam has been selected for attending the next 5-week Workshop at Hyderabad to be held in October - November 2010.

Dr. Vibha Sharma, Lecturer, Department of English has been awarded scholarship to participate in 4-weeks Teens Teacher Training Course in English for Fall term at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Prof. Najam Khaleeq has been awarded prestigious Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teacher’s Honour Award

Prof. Najam
ALIGARH, September 7: Prof. Najam Khaleeq, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University has been awarded prestigious Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teacher’s Honour Award.

The award has been presented to Prof. Najam Khaleeq in a function by Yoganand Shastri of Delhi Assembly. Prof Khaleeq received a citation, memento and shawl in award. He has been honoured for his commendable contributions made in the field of medical education. The award has been bestowed upon Prof. Khaleeq on the occasion of 123rd birth anniversary of former President of India Late Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in a function held in the Constitution Hall, New Delhi jointly by the All India Swatantra Patrakar Aevam Lekhak Sangh and National Child and Women Development Charitable Trust.

Prof. Najam Khaleeq is teaching in the Department of Community medicine since last twenty years. He was nominated for the award in consideration of his documented contribution in the field of medical education in UP. He is also Medical Superintendent of Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Faculty of Unani Medicine is organizing an International Conference on Integrative Medicine

ALIGARH September 4: The Dean, Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University and Chairman, Organizing Committee, UNICON-2010, Prof. Tajuddin said that the Faculty of Unani Medicine is organizing an International Conference on Integrative Medicine and the first SAARC Conference on Unani Medicine from December 2-4, 2010. The main objective of the Conference is to showcase the International, continental, regional and local competence in the field and to promote globally the Unani and Integrative Medicine for the fortification of the absolute health of the mankind.

Prof. Tajuddin said that “We are getting overwhelming responses for UNICON2010, at present we have registered delegates from Germany, England, Thailand, Columbia, Jordan, Iran, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh, including the awesome responses from the National academic masses”. He said that considering the holy month of Ramadan and the demand of national and international scholars interested in participating in the conference, the last date for registration and abstract submission has been extended for 15 days. For minutiae log on to http://www.unicon2010.com
The Organizing Secretary of the Conference, Prof. Afaq expressed confidence that the first ever zealous Global Academic Event in Unani Medicine will be a grand success".

Government of India has transferred 288.74 acres of land to AMU for Murshidabad Campus

ALIGARH September 4: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) moved yet another milestone forward in its effort to establish a centre at Murshidabad in West Bengal. The Water Resource Ministry, Government of India has transferred 288.74 acres of land to the Aligarh Muslim University out of the Farakka Barrage land in Jungipura division.

The General Manager of Farakka Barrage Project, Mr. Kashinda Yadav was authorized by the Water Resource Ministry to sign the land transfer papers on behalf of the Ministry. Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar of Aligarh Muslim University received the land transfer documents on behalf of the Aligarh Muslim University.

The SDM of Jungipura, Mr. Vinay Sikpar has been appointed the Nodal Officer by the State Government of West Bengal to facilitate and supervise the land transfer to AMU.

The Finance Officer of Aligarh Muslim University, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor and Prof. M. M. Ashhar, OSD, Murshidabad Centre and other officials of Jungipura division and Farakka Barrage Project were present on the occasion. The prominent citizens of the area including Mr. Shahjahan Biswas and Mr. Haroon Rasheed were also a part of the historic event that bears promises for an educational transformation of the development deficit Muslim concentrated area of West Bengal.

Mr. Ziaul Haque Selected in the Indian Statistical Services (ISS)

ALIGARH September 4: Mr. Ziaul Haque, Department of Statistics, Aligarh Muslim University has been selected in the Indian Statistical Services (ISS) conducted by the UPSC, New Delhi. Mr. Ziaul Haque did his B.Sc., M.Sc. and M.Phil in Statistics from this Institute. He was enrolled in M.Phil. under the supervision of Prof. A. H. Khan, Chairman, Department of Statistics and now he is pursuing for Ph.D. degree.

Prof. Khan said that the Department of Statistics arranged coaching and provided guidance to a group of students out of which one student was finally selected.

Mr. Ziaul Haque has also been awarded Maulana Azad National Fellowship this year for his Ph.D. Programme. Mr. Haque was awarded University Medal in M. Sc. and received UGC Fellowship. He has also received certificate of appreciation from Ministry of Human Resource Development and has the honour to attend the Republic Day Parade in 2006 as a guest of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Professor Mohammad Habib Raza, lecture on the effects of Ramadan fasting on health and disease said that fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory on Muslim Ummah.

ALIGARH September 1: Professor Mohammad Habib Raza, Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University while speaking on the effects of Ramadan fasting on health and disease said that fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory on Muslim Ummah. He pointed out that Prophet Muhammad had said "Fast to be healthy”. Physicians today acknowledge many benefits of fasting that ensure health and the soundness of one's body and mind. Some of these positive points have a direct influence on physiology and physique of the fasting individual.
Prof. Raza said that in the normal state, body glucose, which is stored in the liver and muscles, is the body's main source of energy. During fasting the stored glucose is used up first to provide energy. Once the stores of glucose run out, fat becomes the next store source of energy for the body. Only with a prolonged fast of many days to weeks does the body eventually turn to protein for energy. A detoxification process also seems to occur, as any toxin stored in the body's fat are dissolved and removed from the body.
He further emphasized that a study by Rachida Roky from Morroco, concluded that Ramadan fasting did not dramatically affect the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins or the daily mean of hormonal serum levels. An increase of serum urea and uric acid was frequently reported. Some changes such as increase of HDL and apoprotein A1, and decrease in LDL, could be beneficial for cardiovascular system.
It is pertinent that a person can get rid of coffee, cigarettes, salty or sugary foods, which are addictive through fasting, as fasting can help clear the taste buds and healthful foods start to taste better again. People may give up other forms of addictions like drugs, alcohol, tobacco and paan chewing during the holy month.
Prof. Raza said that diabetic patients are encouraged to fast. Overweight diabetic on oral anti diabetic medication, diabetic on insulin with good control of diabetes, Hypertension with heart disease and patients with mild to moderate B. P. should fast
Patients suffering from chronic cholecystitis, appendicitis, large bowel diseases and abdominal conditions, acute surgical conditions such as acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, Biliary colic, Renal colic and any other acute abdominal condition, heart failure, renal failure, recent stroke, migraine, active Peptic Ulcer, Peptic Ulcer with past bleed, active ulcerative colitis, crohns, chronic liver disease with liver failure may choose not to fast while the patients suffering from gas, Irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and heart burn should fast.
Patients with asthma, epilepsy, heart failure, reflux disease, thromboembolic conditions may observe fast under medical advice.

The lecture was presided by Dean, Faculty of Theology, Syed Ali Mohamammad Naqvi and Nazim-e-Deeniyat, Mufti Zahid Ali Khan conducted the programme. Dr. Abdul Khalique, Chairman, Department of Sunni Theology proposed vote of thanks.

Electronic Engineering student bring laurels to the AMU Aligarh

ALIGARH September 1: An undergraduate student of B.Tech. (Electronics) III Year, Ms. Musfira Jilani of Department of Electronics Engineering, Z. H. College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, was selected by the Science Foundation of Ireland for their UREKA (Undergraduate Research Experience Knowledge Award) Programme. Ms. Musfira is one of the ten students selected all over the world for the award this year.

As a part of the above programme, Ms. Jilani participated in a ten weeks' Summer Internship in Autonomous Robotics at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. She successfully completed her research project on "Lampposts as landmarks for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping". The award also included a fellowship of 300 Euro per week for ten weeks.­