Maintain Peace And Harmony, Appeals AMU VC

ALIGARH, September 19: A consultative meeting of all Provosts, Wardens, Proctorial team and senior university officials was held here on Sunday under the chairmanship of AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof P.K. Abdul Azis to discuss the matter relating to security measures in the university campus in view of the expected judgment of Babri Mosque case by the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on September 24,2010.

In an appeal to staff and students, Prof. Azis stated that in a land where many faiths have been co-existing for centuries, communal harmony remains key to our shared aspirations and dreams. Whatever be the nature of the verdict, he appealed to all students, teaching and non-teaching staff, their family members and fellow citizens to maintain equanimity, and desist from any form of reaction that would destroy trust between the communities and allow troublemakers to exploit the situation.

Prof. Azis pointed out that the Aligarh Muslim University has a great tradition of maintaining communal harmony and peace. The University administration is taking all measures to ensure a secure and peaceful environment in and around the campus. All resident and non-resident members of the AMU fraternity are required to co-operate with the University and assist the Administration. All Provosts and Wardens are requested to maintain strict vigil in the respective Halls instilling confidence and guiding the students in the right way. The Chairmen of the Departments are requested to advise, the students regarding the need to maintain peace and annuity. None should believe rumours and spread the same he added.

He further urge to us celebrate the diversity of this nation in a proud and mature way.

AMU Gets 288.74 Acres For Campus At Murshidabad

ALIGARH September 4: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) moved yet another milestone forward in its effort to establish a centre at Murshidabad in West Bengal. The Water Resource Ministry, Government of India has transferred 288.74 acres of land to the Aligarh Muslim University out of the Farakka Barrage land in Jungipura division.

The General Manager of Farakka Barrage Project, Mr. Kashinda Yadav was authorized by the Water Resource Ministry to sign the land transfer papers on behalf of the Ministry. Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar of Aligarh Muslim University received the land transfer documents on behalf of the Aligarh Muslim University.

The SDM of Jungipura, Mr. Vinay Sikpar has been appointed the Nodal Officer by the State Government of West Bengal to facilitate and supervise the land transfer to AMU.

The Finance Officer of Aligarh Muslim University, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor and Prof. M. M. Ashhar, OSD, Murshidabad Centre and other officials of Jungipura division and Farakka Barrage Project were present on the occasion. The prominent citizens of the area including Mr. Shahjahan Biswas and Mr. Haroon Rasheed were also a part of the historic event that bears promises for an educational transformation of the development deficit Muslim concentrated area of West Bengal.

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