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Jamaat-e-Islami Hind raises concerns over system of electoral and political funding; demands to extend reservation benefits to Dalits, who convert to Christianity, Islam too

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Jamaat-e-Islami Hind raises concerns over system of electoral and political funding; demands to extend reservation benefits to Dalits, who convert to Christianity, Islam too

  New Delhi, 5th Nov. 2022: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has raised concerns over the manner in which the elections in India are funded and contested by the political parties. Addressing the monthly press briefing, held today at the JIH headquarters, JIH Vice-President Prof. Mohammad Salim Engineer has opined on various issued including electoral funding, reservation benefits for Dalits, who convert to Christianity and Islam under Article 341 and the Supreme Court’s recent remarks against hate speeches. Speaking on political funding, Prof. Salim cited a study conducted by the Center for…

Meeting on the 38th anniversary of massacre of Sikhs

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New Delhi:On November 1, 2022 Lok Raj Sangathan and several other organisations jointly organised a meeting to mark the 38th anniversary of the massacre of Sikhs in 1984. The main banner at the meeting site read, “The Struggle Against State organised Communal Violence and Terror Continues!”, “An Attack on One is an Attack on All!” Participants carried banners and placards on which was written — Down with the state organised communal violence and state terrorism!, The organisers of 1984 massacre of Sikhs must be punished!, Punish the organizers of 1984,…

Jamia Milllia Islamia celebrates 102nd Foundation Day

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JMI celebrates 102nd Foundation Day

  – Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, GoI appreciates JMI VC for efficient working leading to betterment and excellence of the university New Delhi, October 29: Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI), an institution born out of the freedom struggle and non-cooperation movement completed glorious 102 years of its establishment today. NCC cadets of the university presented a marvellous Guard of Honour to the Chief Guest of the function Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Education, Govt. of India, JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar and Guest…

Jamia’s 102nd Foundation Day Celebration begins today

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JMI’s 102nd Foundation Day Celebration begins today    Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon’ble State Minister of Education, Government of India will be the Chief Guest of the main function tomorrow New Delhi:The three-day celebration of 102nd Foundation Day of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) began today with the inauguration of a student film festival ‘AJKMCRC FILMOTSAV’ by JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar at the preview theatre of the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, JMI. Films made by students were screened at the day-long film festival. Along with the film screenings, the various media…

Anti-poor and Anti-Muslim Bulldozers Reach Fatehpur Beri!

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Anti-poor and Anti-Muslim Bulldozers Reach Fatehpur Beri! New Delhi:On Friday, 21 October, bulldozers of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished around 25 houses in South West Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri without any prior notice and with the aid of the brutal Delhi Police. Today a team of activists and lawyers visited Fatehpur Beri to express their solidarity with the people and explore ways to stop further demolition. The team, consisted of Akash (AICCTU), Anupradha (AILAJ), Naushad (AISA), and Suman (AIPWA). After talking to the people there, the team learnt that not…

12 Research Scholars from Jamia Millia Islamia selected for PMRF

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12 Research Scholars from JMI selected for PMRF New Delhi:It is a matter of great pride for the Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) that twelve (12) research scholars of the university have been awarded the coveted Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the May 2022 drive. The university improved its performance significantly as in 2021 six research scholars were selected for the PMRF under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the December 2020 drive. Name of students, their recommender and Department/Centres selected for Lateral Entry Scheme of the…

Jamia organises panel discussion on ‘Understanding Gandhi and Gender’

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JMI organises panel discussion on ‘Understanding Gandhi and Gender’ New delhi:Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women Studies (SNCWS), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) organised a panel discussion in association with National Gandhi Museum, New Delhi titled “Understanding Gandhi and Gender” on 19th October 2022 in the Mir Taqi MirBuilding of the university. The program was attended by about 100 participants including bright scholars & academia enthusiasts from across the myriad departments & centres. The Expert panel consisted of Smt. Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, Chairperson of the National Gandhi Museum; Dr Ranjit Singh who is the…

JMI celebrates World Sight Day and International White Cane Day

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Delhi:The Department of Teacher Training and Non-formal Education, Faculty of Education, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the World Sight Day and International White Cane Day which are observed globally on 13th October and 15th October respectively. Due to holiday and other reasons the department celebrated both days on 14th October, 2022 with a purpose to spread awareness about visual impairment and importance of white cane for persons with visual impairment. Dr. Saurabh Rai, Assistant Professor was the program coordinator. Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof.Sara Begum, Head of the Department,  Teaching and Training, Professor…

Jamia Millia Islamia calls for Applications for Admission to short-term Online/Offline Courses

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JMI calls for Applications for Admission to short-term Online/Offline Courses   New delhi:The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is calling for applications for admission to 3-month Online/Offline Skill-Based Courses for professionals/job seekers/school dropouts/ university students, in courses like; Basics of Digital Marketing, Tailoring and Embroidery Training, Beautician Training, Computer Hardware and Networking and Bakery Training. CIE has also developed an understanding with “Job Hai” a Naukri Group venture, to provide placement support to enrolled students.  Registration will start from 19th October 2022 For enquiries, please contact +91-11-26981717  extn. 2590…

JMI celebrates International Day of the Girl Child

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New Delhi:The subject association of the Centre for Early Childhood Development & Research (CECDR), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated International Day of the Girl Child by organising a poster and slogan making competition on October 11, 2022. The purpose of the competition was to create awareness about the hardships faced by a girl child. The theme for the competition was “OUR TIME IS NOW-OUR RIGHTS, OUR FUTURE”. Students from diverse faculties and departments of the university participated in the competition. Every year, the International Day of Girl Child is celebrated…