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Prof Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and Prof Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar JMI recently paid a visit to Governor of Bihar Arif Mohammed Khan, to seek guidance and deliberate on various strategies for the development and progress of the university. The Vice Chancellor and Registrar, JMI apprised the Hon’ble Governor about JMI’s outstanding achievements in teaching and research, including its high national and international rankings. They emphasised on the current administration’s focus on student welfare and Jamia’s commitment to ensuring that students, especially women, from socially, geographically, and economically marginalized sections of society are able to access…

Residents of Okhla woke up on Thursday to the news of a massive fire that broke out in a residential building in Shaheen Bagh. No casualty has been reported as of now, the police affirmed. According to reports, the fire started in a building located at Jagan Pati, Nisar Apartment, in Shaheen Bagh, severely damaging a large portion of the structure. Three to four cars parked nearby were also destroyed. The blaze was reported at 2.30 am, said a resident, adding it was controlled after more than two hours with fire brigade and local police officials turning up at the…

Humanity is not dead yet — and a recent incident in Okhla proves just that. This story will leave you impressed by the honesty of an auto driver from the area. BY SYED WASI IMAM Despite his good deed, the driver chose to remain anonymous. Still, his actions are sure to touch hearts across social media as people read his story. ALSO READ Ahmed, Asif power Okhla Fighters XI to win in corporate cricket finale He said he doesn’t want his name or photo published, as he isn’t seeking fame — he’s simply content with his actions and doing what…

Professor Nazim Hussain Jafri, who previously held the position of officiating registrar under Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar and was reportedly considered close to her then, has been reinstated in the Department of History and Culture at Jamia Millia Islamia. His reinstatement follows an official Jamia Millia Islamia order, complying with a directive from the High Court. Professor Jafri was removed from his position three months ago and subsequently filed a petition challenging the decision. The court later ordered the university to reinstate him with immediate effect. On December 24, 2024, the current Vice Chancellor appointed Professor Preeti Sharma as the…

In one of the rarest incidents, activists rushed to the rescue of two Small Indian civets from a farm’s 30-foot-deep open borewell. The incident unfolded in Ghadi Rosuvillage, near Farah in Mathura, when two adult civets were found stuck inside the borewell at the same time, said Wildlife SOS. BY Syed Wasi Imam When villagers saw two small animals stuck inside a dry open borewell, they contacted the NGO and the team swiftly reached the location. The two-member team assessed the situation and discovered the animals to be Small Indian civets. Several challenges had to be navigated during the operation,…

Ambedkar Jayanti was held at Jamia Millia Islamia. The university joined the nation in paying rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary in an impressive function at its FTK-Centre for Information Technology Auditorium on April 13, 2025, marking the beginning of a series of events to remember and revisit the legacy of the visionary leader. ALSO READ Department of Electrical Engineering Jamia organises important meet Governor of Assam Lakshman Prasad Acharya was the Chief Guest at the memorable function in the presence of Prof Harbansh Dixit, Advisor, Raj Bhavan Secretariat, Government…

Okhla Fighters XI defeated Royal Achievers to clinch the title of Strategien Weekend Special (Season-1) champions at a T-20 match held in Noida recently. Okhla Fighters XI dominated the final, winning the match convincingly by 8 wickets. The final match was part of a corporate cricket tournament organised by the Strategien Group, bringing together teams from across the corporate world for an action-packed weekend of cricketing excitement. After winning the toss, Royal Achievers opted to bat first but struggled to gain momentum against a disciplined bowling attack. Ahmed was the standout performer with the ball, wreaking havoc with his pace…

Jamia Premier League-2025 (JPL-2025), a Staff T-20 Cricket Tournament, is being organised by the Games & Sports Department, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) from 5th April, 2025. The Opening Ceremony of the league was held on Saturday, the 5th April, 2025 at Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan (NMAK) Pataudi Sports Complex of the university. The Inaugural Match was played between Jamia Staff Cricket Team and Indian Bank Team as a Friendly Match at NMAK Pataudi Sports Complex. The programme was graced by Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI as the Chief Guest in the presence of Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI…

The Department of Electrical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), successfully organised an Alumni-Parents-Employer-Teachers Meet on March 27, 2025 in the Committee Room of Nehru Guest House of the university. The event served as a platform for fostering meaningful engagement between academia, industry, and alumni, with the goal of enhancing student development, academic excellence, and professional opportunities. The gathering provided an avenue for discussion on various aspects of academic growth, industry needs, and future collaborations. The meet also aimed to strengthen the bond between the department and its various stakeholders, ensuring that student training remains relevant to industry standards while also…

Tanzil Asif, a Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus and founder of Bihar-based hyper-local news portal Main Media, was recently invited to deliver a talk at University of Michigan in the United States of America. Tanzil spoke at the 5th edition of the Social Media and Society in India (SMSI) 2025 international conference, where he addressed the theme: Hyper-local and Rural Journalism in India: Evidence from Bihar. In his 20-minute session, he highlighted the urgent need to support and sustain hyper-local journalism, especially in under-reported regions like Bihar’s Seemanchal. ALSO READ Admission in Jamia: All you need to know and last day…