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JMI faculty’s invention on nano cement gets patent from GoI The Patent Office of the Government of India has granted the patent to an invention titled “High Strength Cementitious Nanocomposite Compositions and the methods of making the same” by Ibadur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia. The main objective of the invention is to bring together nanotechnology and construction technology in order to produce nano modified cement based materials so as to achieve enhanced mechanical performance, reduced weight and most efficient utilization of the material resources. A number of compositions having nano additives were used to…

45-yr-old cancer patient on dialysis beats coronavirus in Okhla Coronavirus has killed many people around the world. At the same time there have been stories of people beating the deadly virus. Okhla Vihar-based 45-year-old Irfan Ali is one such person who despite all odds against him succeeded in beating the virus. Ali’s son Arshad said when we came to know about our father testing positive we were left shocked as he suffers from cancer and is on dialysis . However, the family is delighted after he came back home recovered from the virus during Ramzan. “My father is on dialysis…

JTA extends condolences on sad demise of Swami Agnivesh News of the sad demise of Swami Agnivesh was received with a heavy heart, said the Jamia Teachers’ Association (JTA). “A supporter of humanity, the poor, and secularism, Swami Agnivesh was admired and loved by the entire nation. JTA expresses heartfelt condolences on his death. “Vepa Shyam Roa, known to the world by the name of Swami Agnivesh said goodbye to this world on 11th September 2020, we lost a great visionary who all his life cut through the barriers of religion and cast to help the needy. “Born on September…

The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) set up its Health & Nutrition Helpline, ‘Sehat evam Poshan Saathi’ to ensure that all children under six years of age are provided with nutritional supplements and regular immunisation doses and all pregnant and lactating mothers receive maternity benefits of Rs. 5000 under PMMVY scheme, adequate nutrition and care under Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). The Helpline was launched by Hon’ble Minister of Women & Child Development, GNCTD, Shri Rajendra Pal Gautam at Delhi Secretariat. Launching the Helpline, Rajendra Pal Gautam, WCD Minister said:…

Jamia deliberates mental health of young persons: Post Covid scenario The importance of creating an ecosystem to address the mental health issues confronting young adults and identifying vulnerable groups for requisite support was highlighted in a webinar on Mental Health of Young Adults- Post-COVID Scenario organised by Jamia Millia Islamia on Friday. Introducing the theme of the webinar Prof. S. M. Sajid, Professor of Social Work and Chairman, Mental Health & Counseling Committee (MHCC) said the all-pervasive pandemic has had an adverse impact on the psychological wellbeing of the youth resulting in unprecedented psycho-social and emotional disruptions. The mental health…

Education Department awards ‘Municipal Teachers Award’ to 32 teachers The Education Department of South Delhi Municipal Corporation today honoured 32 teachers by giving them ‘Municipal Teachers Award’ for their unique contribution to improve the level of primary education in SDMC schools. The ceremony begins with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech which highlighted New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Among the awarded teachers, 3 were Principals, 26 were Primary Teachers, 2 were Nursery Teachers while 1 was Special Physical Teacher who were give cash Rs 10,000, memento and certificate. Hundreds of teachers, on the occasion, joined virtually to become part of the…

12 students of RCA, JMI selected in UP PCS-2018 Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) today declared the results of Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (General/Special Recruitment) Exam-2018, commonly known as PCS-2018. 12 students who received coaching and training in the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cleared the exam. 24 students of the centre appeared in the final interview held in July-August 2020. These students are living in RCA for the last one year or more and are also preparing for the UPSC’s Civil Services ( Prelims.) Examination 2020 scheduled to be held on 04th October…

Two Jamia law students start International Journal It is a matter of great pride that the Foundation for Academia, Innovation & Thought (FAITH), a not-for-profit organisation co-founded by two law students of Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Naseer Husain Jafri and Umair Ahmed Andrabi and Susan B. Anthony Center at the University of Rochester, NY, USA have jointly started a Journal – South Asian Journal of Law, Policy, and Social Research (SAJLPSR). Volume I, Issue I of the Journal was released on 7th September (Monday) on SSRN (Social Science Research Network), a repository devoted to the rapid dissemination…

Beat coronavirus by wearing masks while going out, follow social distancing: Kejriwal With an objective to decrease the spread of corona in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is directly appealing to the people of Delhi to wear masks and follow social distancing through calls and other modes of communication. CM’s calls will be received by one crore people of Delhi. He will also be reaching out to the people on how to avoid Corona and take precautions through mediums such as radio, TV, outdoor hoardings, digital communication mediums. “The corona situation in Delhi is under control but the corona cases…

The Purple Book – Quiz Competition In the first week of June 2020, Jahan-e-Mann(YouTube Channel) had commenced a quiz competition – “The Purple Book” for children of varying age groups and was aimed at following:- To keep the spirit of learning high during this pandemic situation To keep the children active and engaged To keep them motivated The quiz was held every Saturday via online method and lasted for three months (June-August 2020).  A total of 58 children participated whole heartedly and enthusiastically. This platform allowed the children to do their research on various topics that were part of the…