Aligarh

In UP, Priest Allegedly Beaten To Death Inside Temple

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 14, 2018

Mystery shrouded over the brutal killing of a priest and his associate, whose bodies were recovered from the temple premises on Monday, in Bijouli village in the Pali Mukimpur area, about 30 kms from Aligarh.

AMU Decision On Removal Of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's Portrait Yet To Be Taken

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 6, 2018

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is yet to take a decision on removing a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah from the office of its students' union, an issue that had triggered a controversy in May, Parliament was informed today.

Doyen Of Hindi Poetry Gopaldas "Neeraj" To Be Cremated At Aligarh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 21, 2018

The mortal remains of doyen of Hindi poetry Gopaldas ''Neeraj'' reached Agra today from where they will be taken to his native home in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh for cremation, a family member has said.

AMU Professor Awarded 'Iqbal Samman' By Madhya Pradesh Government

Education | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday July 17, 2018

The award, carrying a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000 has been given to Professor Kidwai in recognition of his contributions in promotion of Urdu literature.

62-Year-old Man Killed With Brick In UP, Accused's House Set On Fire

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 27, 2018

A 62-year-old bus driver was bludgeoned to death by a man here following which locals set the house of the accused on fire, police said today.

What About Dalit Quota In Aligarh Muslim University, Asks Yogi Adityanath

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Monday June 25, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath weighed in on the debate on whether the Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia should have Dalit quota, questioning if the Banaras Hindu University can stick to the reservation policy, why can't minority-run institutions do the same. The Chief Minister's words come in the backdrop of several...

Allegation By LLM Entrance Candidate Baseless And Motivated: AMU

Education | NDTV Education Team | Friday June 22, 2018

The concerned candidate, along with 15 other candidates, was declared ineligible as they did not fulfill the eligibility criteria, said Aligarh Muslim University in a statement.

AMU Researcher Discovers Protein Amyloid Nanosheets With Potential Clinical Applications

Education | NDTV Education Team | Wednesday June 20, 2018

Dr Saba Tufail claimed to have discovered Protein Amyloid Nanosheets with potential clinical applications to treat diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson.

Seven Siblings, Also Alumni, Dedicate Their Home For AMU Incubation Centre

Education | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday June 12, 2018

This centre is set to facilitate and creates awareness drive to make AMU a hub of harnessing ideas/ creativity at National level.

1,213 Aligarh Muslim University Students Get Placement Offers

Education | NDTV Education Team | Monday June 4, 2018

A total number of 1213 students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), belonging to various courses of study, have been offered employment by 167 companies.

Patients On The Bed, Dogs Under It, In A Hospital Ward In UP's Hardoi

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee with inputs from agencies | Sunday May 27, 2018

Less than a month after dogs were seen feeding on a woman's body in a morgue in Aligarh, stray dogs were caught on camera wandering in a hospital ward in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district.

Students Spend Four To Seven Hours On Phones, Check Them 150 Times A Day, Study Finds

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 20, 2018

On an average, a college student in India checks his mobile phone over 150 times a day, according to a study conducted by Aligarh Muslim University and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

Haryana Minister Abhimanyu Wants Aligarh Muslim University Named After Jat King

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 14, 2018

Amid a row over Muhammad Ali Jinnah's portrait on Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus, Haryana Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu today demanded the varsity be named after Jat king Mahendra Pratap Singh.

AMU Students Urge President Ram Nath Kovind To Intervene To End Jinnah Row

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 12, 2018

The Aligarh Muslim University Students Union has written to President Ram Nath Kovind, seeking his intervention to end the controversy over Muhammad Ali Jinnah's portrait on the varsity campus.

AMU Vice Chancellor Meets Rajnath Singh, Calls Jinnah Portrait "Non-Issue"

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 9, 2018

Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor today met Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss issues concerning the premier academic institution, engulfed in controversy over a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah on its premises, an official said.