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Historic Collaboration: NIPER Hajipur and Tibbi College Patna Sign MoU to Advance Research in Unani Medicine

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Patna, BIHAR :

Patna:

In a landmark development for medical and scientific advancement in Bihar, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hajipur and Government Tibbi College & Hospital, Patna, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering extensive cooperation in research, training, and clinical services.

The MoU was signed today at NIPER Hajipur, marking what speakers described as a historic step toward opening new horizons in medical and scientific research within the state.

The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for joint initiatives, including collaborative research projects focused on pharmacology and related fields, organization of workshops and training programs for students, faculty, and healthcare professionals, enhancement of clinical services through resource and expertise exchange, and promotion of student and faculty exchange programs.

This partnership is poised to strengthen medical research, pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, laboratory resource sharing, and joint research programs, ultimately benefiting students, faculty, and future research outcomes.

The signing ceremony was chaired by Ms. K. Rukmini, Director of NIPER Hajipur, who was accompanied by Dr. Abhishek Sahu, Registrar; Dr. Ramalingam, Dean; Dr. Nitish Kumar, Head of the Department of Pharmacology; and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Assistant Professor in Pharmacology.

Representing Government Tibbi College & Hospital, Patna, were Professor Dr. Mohammad Mahfooz Rahman, Principal; Dr. Mohammad Tanweer Alam, Head of the Department of Kulliyat; Dr. Mohammad Anas, Head of the Department of Ilmul Advia; Dr. Najeebur Rahman, Head of the Department of Moalajat; Dr. Raziya Shaheen, Assistant Professor in Ilmul Advia; and Dr. Mohammad Shafaat Karim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib.

Prof. Mohammad Mahfooz Rahman highlighted the collaboration as a major step toward opening new avenues in medical and scientific research in the state.

Dr. Mohammad Shafaat Karim, emphasized that this MoU will not only enrich the academic and clinical experiences of both institutions but also contribute significantly to improved patient care and integrated healthcare practices.

By Md. Sami Ahmad

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Md. Sami Ahmad / December 13th, 2025

Come to Soghra Waqf Estate to Know How It Helps the Needy

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Bihar Sharif (Nalanda District) Patna, BIHAR :

Patna:

Muqita, Fatima and Shakila are a few of the over hundred persons who get monthly pension from the Soghra Waqf Estate of Bihar Sharif in Bihar. They are quite thankful for the Waqf Estate but they are not aware about the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act.

This is just one of the hundreds of Waqf Estates which is providing help to the needy in one or the other way. Apart from the monthly pension, it also provides financial help for medical treatment to the needy.

BBC Hindi recently made a video report about the financial help being provided by the Soghra Waqf Estate.

According to this report Muqita Khatoon is about to turn eighty. Sadly, mother of four sons Muqita lives alone. Twenty-five years back her husband Bashir passed away. Muqita has nothing but the memory of her husband and a few utensils in her rented house. She pays the rent of this single room from the pension of Rs. 600 she gets from Soghra Waqf Estate. She says that many a time she is forced to sleep without any food.

Sogra Waqf Estate was established in the year 1896. Bibi Sogra, an enlightened lady, donated land for Waqf in sixteen districts, including Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Nawadah. It is reported that Soghra Waqf Estate consists of around twenty-one thousand acres of land. It is said that Bibi Soghra set priority for women as beneficiary of the Waqf.

Fatima, 66, of village Sabbait in Nalanda district is dependent on the pension she gets from Soghra Waqf Estate. She was deserted by her husband only after three years of marriage. Fatima lived with her father but after he died, she was left helpless. Then she got a pension of Rs. 500.00 per month from the Soghra Waqf Estate. She is happy that someone from her neighbourhood also filled the form for the social welfare scheme of Bihar government from which she gets Rs. 400.00 per month. She is happy to get Rs. 900.00 per month and terms it as ‘bahut rahat’ (big relief).

Soghra Waqf Estate is providing monthly pension for 113 needy persons of Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Nawadah and Gaya districts.

Mokhtarul Haque, Mutawalli of Soghra Waqf Estate, says that there are talks of no representation of women and Pasmanda but it must be said that Bibi Soghra herself was the Mutawalli of this Waqf from 1896 to 17 March 1909. “Thus the leadership was in the hands of a woman.”

Shakila Khatoon lost her husband and son. She is forced to cover her face with a dupatta because of cancer. She is getting financial help from this Waqf Estate for her treatment. She used to make Bidis and smoke it also. She quite emotional says that she gets financial help from the ‘Estate’. “I used to get Rs. 1000-2000 for my treatment. Though it was not a big amount but when you get nothing from other sources, it becomes more important,” said Shakila.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Features> Focus / by Md. Sami Ahmad / Radiance News Bureau / May 11th, 2025