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BJP leader Atif Rasheed meets newly-appointed Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif. He reveals this good news. Jamia VC Professor Asif shared with me information on upcoming medical college, hospital, according to BJP leader Atif Rasheed. Atif, who is NEC member of BJP OBC Morcha and former Vice Chairman of the Minority Commission, said he had the pleasure of meeting Professor Asif, his senior and predecessor in the student organisation. The meeting was held in Jamia VC office. “During our meeting, he shared detailed information about the upcoming medical college and hospital in Jamia, as well as Rs 150…
Here is an opportunity for those who are interested in learning Urdu language. The Centre for Distance & Online Education (CDOE), Jamia Millia Islamia, invites application for one year Urdu language course through Hindi or English medium. Admissions are open throughout the year. Also read From Cleveland to Jamia: Prof Haque’s remarkable journey Admission forms and detailed prospectus can be obtained from the office of the Hony. Director, Urdu Correspondence Course, Centre for Distance & Online Education, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025 by sending a self-addressed 24×12 cm envelop duly stamped with Rs10/- postage stamp, announced the university in a…
Jamia Millia Islamia Professor Dr Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque has made the university proud. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has granted Dr. Mohammad Mahfuzul Haque, a professor in the Department of Biotechnology, a prestigious research grant of approximately Rs 65 lakhs. This highly competitive grant underscores Prof. Haque’s outstanding contributions to the field of molecular enzymology and will support groundbreaking research in the area of cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer. The ICMR grant, recognised as one of the highest honours for medical research in India, will enable Prof. Haque and his team to gain more insight into the molecular…
With air pollution worsening in Delhi, including Okhla, residents have raised their voices to get the issue addressed at priority basis. In a fresh letter written to Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, activist Aarfa Khanam, who is also a Congress leader, has asked for urgent need to address air pollution and its adverse effects on the health of Okhla residents. Aarfa has written letter to Amanatullah and raised four important points. She writes: “I am writing to you in my capacity as the Joint Secretary of the All India Mahila Congress and as a concerned resident of Okhla. The deteriorating air…
Former Okhla Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan has grabbed headlines once again for his comment against Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan. The remarks, captured in a viral video, show Asif referring to Amanatullah as a “desi chicken” at a Congress rally in Seelampur a day ago is talk of the town. Asif posted the video on his timeline. Senior Congress leaders, including the State president and former MP Sandeep Dikshit, were present at the event, where Asif’s “distasteful” comment was met with applause from the crowd and those on stage. Also, Asif calls Mateen “boiler” chicken. Later on Mateen responds (as…
Construction ban imposed as air pollution reaches critical levels – key details. Measures taken to combat Delhi air pollution. As pollution continues to wreak havoc across North India, the efforts are in to combat the worsening air quality. Strict implementation of GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan) restrictions has been directed with the file being sent to the Lieutenant Governor for final approval. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that the restrictions under GRAP-IV will be implemented in Delhi. Rai emphasised the alarming rise in pollution levels, which have been exacerbated by stubble burning and other factors, with several areas recording…
Street vendors protest eviction from Batla House as protest enters day 7 For the past six days, street vendors have been staging a peaceful protest at Okhla Head against their eviction from Batla House. Many vendors have called the eviction inhumane, saying it has severely impacted their livelihoods. In contrast, local residents have supported the authorities’ decision to dismantle encroachments from Batla House, a busy road. Eviction illegal Shakeel Ahmed, secretary of the Delhi Pradesh Street Vendors Association, who is leading the protest with other vendors, told reporters that the eviction is illegal. “We sent a letter to the authorities,…
The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for next year. Following which political parties like AAP, BJP, and Congress have already launched their campaigns. Their primary aim is to win the hearts and minds of voters. As part of this political push, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia visited Okhla just two days before MLA Amanatullah Khan was released in the Waqf Board case. Opposition Criticism and Fresh Attack on Amanatullah Khan Opposition leaders, in turn, wasted no time sharpening their criticism. However, Khan’s party workers greeted his release with enthusiasm. Despite this, BJP leader Shehzad Ali was the first…
Jamia women shine in Murthal The Jamia Women’s Tennis Team reached the semi-finals of the North Zone Intervarsity Tennis (Women) Championship at DCRUST, Murthal, by defeating Lucknow University 2-0. Kashish from MSW won her match 6-0, 6-0, and Vanshika Choudhary from MBA also won 6-0, 6-0. This victory qualifies them for the All India Intervarsity in December and Khelo India University Games scheduled for next year.
Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan has been granted bail by the Delhi court in the Waqf Board case on Thursday, according to reports. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday ordered the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety. Further, the court termed his custody by the agency in the Delhi Waqf Board case “illegal”, reported news18.com. Bail for Amanatullah Khan at last in Waqf Board case The news of Khan getting bail spread like wildfire in the locality with sweets being distributed in AAP’s Shaheen Bagh office. Photos…