MANUU to offer Law education in Urdu medium from 2024 academic year
HYDERABAD: Since the inception of the world’s first Urdu university, Jamia Osmania, until 1950, LLB was taught using Urdu as the medium of instruction.
After a hiatus of 74 years since the discontinuation of law education in Urdu at Jamia Osmania, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) on Monday announced the offering of Law education in Urdu medium starting from the new academic year of 2024. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, has made an official announcement in this regard.
According to Prof. Tabrez Ahmad, Dean, School of Law, a career in law not only provides financial stability but also allows professionals to make a meaningful impact on society through their work. Studying law helps students develop a diverse set of skills that are valuable not only in the legal profession but also in various other fields. Law helps you to develop analytical skills, challenge your thought process and negotiate better and actually work for the common interest of the society.
Law professionals now have a variety of options and opportunities, such as working for non-governmental/inter-governmental organizations, human rights organisations, trade and investment areas, legal process outsourcing (LPOs), working as in-house counsel in companies and corporations both domestic and international etc.
Keeping in mind the fast growing demand of the law professionals MANUU has started Law School which currently offers 5 Years BA., LL.B (Hons), 3- Years LL.B, 2 Years MA (Legal Studies), One Year LL.M (with 6 specialisations) and PhD (Law) programmes. Admissions to LLB and BA,LL.B (Hons) programs are subject to BCI approval. BCI inspection is done and approval is expected shortly.
The last date to submit online form for BA LLB (Hons), LLB and LLM is May 20, 2024. While applications for MA Legal Studies can be submitted till June 30, 2024.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
