SRINAGAR: Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) inaugurated its Media Archival Display Unit, Animation Lab, Radio Studio, Cafeteria and Visual Gallery on 9 October 2026.
The he state-of-the-art facilities were inaugurated by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, in the presence of faculty members, research scholars and students of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ).
The Media Archival Display Unit has been established to preserve and showcase the rich history, heritage and significant milestones of media and communication. Featuring archival musical, media instruments and other historical materials, it will enable students to explore the evolution of media technologies and appreciate the development of journalism and communication.
Several items in the archival collection were donated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan. In recognition of his valuable contribution, the archive has been named after him as a mark of appreciation and respect. His contribution has enriched the collection and strengthened its purpose of preserving media history and heritage for students, researchers and future generations.
Sheikh Saleem Bin Ahmad is a journalist and media professional from Jammu and Kashmir. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Kashmir Convener, an English-language newspaper established in 2006 and based in Srinagar.
He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His professional experience spans journalism, editorial management, government public relations and media communication.
His earlier professional experience includes reporting with media organisations and working with the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
He is one of the youngest Editors-in-Chief in India by taking charge as Editor-in-Chief at The Kashmir Convener in 2015at the age of 26.
Through journalism and editorial leadership, he seeks to strengthen public-interest reporting and bring regional issues to a wider readership.
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