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Jamia gets new officiating Vice Chancellor There has been a major setback to officiating vice chancellor Professor Eqbal Hussain, according to reliable sources. “I am happy to inform that High Court has quashed the appointment of Professor Eqbal Hussain as an officiating VC with immediate effect. Professor Mohammad Shakeel, senior most Professor as per JMI Act will be the officiating VC with immediate effect. We are thankful to the High Court. It is the victory of Jamia Act and ordinances,” said former JTA president Professor Majid Jamil. He wrote: “Congratulations Professor Mohammad Shakeel for being appointed as the Officiating Vice…

Design degree show features innovative student projects The Department of Design and Innovation at Jamia Millia Islamia organised its annual Design Degree Show on Monday. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eqbal Hussain, along with Prof. Hina Zia, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, and Prof. Bindulika Sharma, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, among other dignitaries. https://youtu.be/IjvdjFgzlyE?feature=shared The show was a vibrant display of creative ideas and innovative designs. According to Saniuddin Khan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Design and Innovation, students have excelled in addressing real-life issues such as commutation…

19-year-old girl dies in dust storm as wall collapses in Okhla A 19-year-old girl died after a wall fell on her during a severe dust storm accompanied by high-speed winds and thundershowers that lashed Delhi on Friday night, bringing relief to Delhi residents from the blistering heat. The girl belonged to Jamia Nagar. According to the police, on Friday, they received information from Alshifa Hospital regarding a girl who had been brought dead due to the impact of a brick wall falling on her. Police staff rushed to Alshifa Hospital and collected the Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC), said the police. “The…

Opportunity to pursue career in journalism MCJ Department of MANUU is offering admissions to postgraduate courses. Subjects like print media, electronic media, public relations, digital media and video production are being taught in this professional course MA MCJ. Attractive opportunities are available in the media industry and after graduating students can get employment, said the university. According to Professor Mohammad Fariyad, Head, Department of MCJ, the department has the best all-India standard infrastructure where students are provided with practical training in subjects and skills like reporting, editing, anchoring, video filmmaking, graphics, animation. Students gain practical work experience during the course…

The All India Congress Committee Minority Department organized an online workshop titled ‘More Voting: The Lifeline of a Strong Democracy’ on the evening of May 7. Workshop coordinator Shibli Manzoor emphasised the importance of maximum public participation in safeguarding democracy, especially in the current period. He said this programme was conceived with the approval of the National Chairman of the department, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi. “D. Naqvi, a retired judge; Prashant Tandon, a senior journalist; Amir Idrisi, chairman of AMP; and Jaigam Murtuza, a journalist and writer, were invited as speakers. They shared their experiences and provided insights into…

Empower physically challenged at Jamia To empower physically challenged wheelchair students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), a 3-Wheel E-Vehicle was today launched by the Officiating Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eqbal Hussain at Nehru Guest House of the university. The e–wheelchair vehicle was provided to JMI under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Yali Mobility, Chennai and will be very helpful for more than 200 physically challenged students. The wheelchair user can fully control the speed, direction and movement of the wheelchair without the need for an outside person to push the wheelchair The Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy…

Jamia passes resolution lauding Chancellor Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin’s personal legal triumph A unanimous resolution was passed in the meeting of the Deans congratulating Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin on behalf of the entire Jamia community for his well deserved triumph in a personal legal matter that involved his appointment as the 53rd al-Dai-al-Mutlaq and leader of Dawoodi Bohra community. Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is the Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. The resolution commended Chancellor’s Saifuddin’s exemplary resilience and commitment throughout the legal proceeding at the Mumbai High Court in the said legal matter. It noted that Chancellor Saifuddin maintained…

Rising plume from fire spreads anxiety across Okhla Rising plume from fire spreads anxiety across Okhla, with university staff in Jamia Millia Islamia expressing their concern. A university teacher said the plume from the fire could be seen from Jamia, sparking debate among students and teachers: “Where did the fire take place and what really happen?” https://youtu.be/_vCzGgnNfyw?feature=shared As word started spreading in the locality, resident Mohd Faheem went live on his Facebook to clear the confusion over the fire. Another netizen wrote: “Fire at construction site of Delhi Mumbai Highway between Okhla and Abdul Fazal Enclave.” Before that, some residents…

Laundry woes plague Jamia Nagar residents post-Eid Many residents of Jamia Nagar are facing problems in getting their clothes ironed, as many laundries closed since Eid are yet to reopen. Some of those that have reopened have increased their prices from Rs 7 to Rs 10, said a resident. The problem started after Eid when many laundry owners left for their hometowns to celebrate the festival. On that day, they also charged extra money in the name of Eidy. Even now, after more than a week, many shops remain closed, and those that are open are not accepting new clothes…

Jamia School felicitates student achievers Arifa, Irsha A Felicitation Ceremony was held in the Multi Purpose Hall of Jamia Senior Secondary School, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) to honour the meritorious students and faculty of the school on Friday, 19th April 2024. Dr Mohd. Arshad Khan, Principal, JSSS welcomed the guests and introduced the students who were being felicitated in various fields. After the welcome speech the students from class X namely Arifa Shahab and Irsha Parveen who were selected in a prestigious scholarship program offered by the AFS were welcomed along with their parents with bouquets and mementos. Dr. Ataur…