A seminar on ‘Effective Listening’ - Sarosh

A seminar on ‘Effective Listening’ was conducted on 24th of April 2015 at the Conference Room of Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration for both teaching and office staff. Ms.Matharani Mathias, the resource person spoke about the need of effective listening.

Guest lecture - Kshema

Medical Education Unit of K S Hegde Medical Academy in association with departments of ENT, Surgery & Oncosurgery arranged guest lectures by Dr Shashi Prasad, Head & Neck Surgeon on research into Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers and Dr Asma Sultana, GI Surgeon on management of pancreatic disease on 9th April 2015 from 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM, at Lecture hall 5, 3rd floor, College.

Dr Rashmi, Professor of Community Medicine welcomed the gathering. Dr Bhagwan, Professor and Head, department of Surgery and Dr Rajeshwari, Professor & Head, dept of ENT, introduced the guest speakers to the audience. Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Dean, KSHEMA, presented mementos to the speakers. Dr Sukanya Shetty, Professor & Head, dept of Biochemistry proposed the vote of thanks.

Teaching faculty, postgraduate and undergraduate students attended the guest lectures. It enriched the knowledge of the audience on Immunotherapy for head and neck cancers and management of pancreatic cancers. There was good interaction by the audience with the speakers.

Second prize in Kaju Fest organised by Karnataka Cashew Association - Sarosh

Congratulations to Mr.Dayrin James Alphonso of Second semester for winning second prize in Kaju Fest organised by Karnataka Cashew Association.

Mr.Dayrin James Alphonso 

Shortlisted for the 5 Year Direct PhD Program - NMAMIT

Mr. Nishanth has been shortlisted for the 5 Year Direct PhD Program in Power Electronics & Power Systems, at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai (IIT-Madras). He has been called for a written test followed by an interview on the 14th of May 2015 at IIT-Madras. The short-listing was based on GATE Score, Cumulative academic record (from Std.X to 8th Sem. B.E.) and Research Experience/Project work done.

Mr. Nishanth

8th Sem. B.E.
Dept. Of Electrical & Electronics,
NMAMIT-Nitte.

Distribution of Study Material To SC & ST Students - ITI

On 23-04-2015, Distribution of Study Material Donated By Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka is organized in the seminar Hall of the institute . On behalf of Government, the Study Material is distributed by Smt Leela Bhanjan, Member, Gram Panachayath, Padapanambur. She addressed the gathering students must utilize these material and achieve great success in their life.

Principal Sri Y.N.Salian presided over the function. Miss Sandhya recited Prayer, JTO Vishwanath welcomed the guests. Suresh S. JTO delivered vote of thanks. Programme was compared by Sri Vishwanath Rao, JTO. Sri Venkatraman Ghatti, Sri Raghuram Rao, Trainign officer, Sri Sanjeeva Devadiga,Office Supdt, Doctor Team from ABSM Institute of Dental Science, Deralakatta, Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff & Students were present in the occasion.

Dental check up & dental awareness camp - ITI

A Dental checkup camp & Awareness CAMP was organized in association with ABSM Institute of Dental Science, Deralakatta, NSS wing & Rovers Wing on 17-04-2015 at tapovana, Thokur. The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Leela Bhanjan, Member Grama Panchayath, Padapanmbur.

Dr. Ravi Shiratti, Asst. Prof. ABSM Institute of Dental Science, Deralakatta, delivered related information on Dental Health. Principal Sri Y.N.Salian presided over the function. Miss Sandhya recited Prayer, JTO Vishwanath welcomed the guests. Suresh S. JTO delivered vote of thanks. Programme was compared by Sri Vishwanath Rao, JTO. Sri Venkatraman Ghatti , Sri Raghuram Rao, Trainign officer, Sri Sanjeeva Devadiga,Office Supdt, Doctor Team from ABSM Institute of Dental Science, Deralakatta, Teaching & Non Teaching Staff & Students were present and conducted the dental check up.

Sports Achievements - NSAMFGC Nitte

• Alnston Correa, II B.Com (A), secured III place in MUIC Athletics meet held at Swaraj Maidan, Moodabidri, on December 16 to 18, 2014. 

• Durgesh, II B.Com (B), secured III place in MUIC Athletics meet held at Swaraj Maidan, Moodabidri, on December 16 to 18, 2014. 

• Bindu K, I B.Com (A), secured I place in Udupi District Cross Country race at SMS College, Brahmavara. She also secured II place in 5 km race at Nitte-Mangalore Marathon, held on February 22, 2015 at Mangala Stadium Mangaluru. 

• Chaithra, III B.Com(A), secured I place in 47 Kg group of State level Senior Power lifting competition held on November 14 to16 at Bhadravathi.
  
  She secured I place with new meet records in Mangalore University Inter-collegiate Power Lifting Competition and awarded as the Strongest Women of Mangalore University. The competition held on December 8- 10, 2014 held at Udupi.
  
  She secured III Place in 47 Kg group of All India Inter-university Power lifting competition held on January 1 to 3, 2015 at Punjab Technical University.
  
  She secured I place in State Level Junior and senior Bench Press Competition held at Mangalore on February 8, 2015.
  
  She secured I place in 47 Kg group of South India Junior Bench Press competition held at Vijayawada. The competition was held on February 28 to March 1 of 2015, and she awarded as Junior Strong Women of South India of 2015.

Chaithra

• Umashree of I BBM secured II place in 52 Kg. group of Mangalore University Inter-collegiate Power lifting competition held at Udupi from December 8 to 10, 2014.
  
  She secured I place in 52 Kg. group of Junior and II place in Senior State level Bench press competition held at Mangalore on February 8, 2015.
  
  She won II place in 52 Kg. group of South India Junior Power lifting competition held at Vijayavada, and I place in 52 Kg. group of South India level Bench press competition held at Vijayavada, from 28 February to March 1, 2015. 
   

• Basket Ball Team (Men) secured Winners Trophy (2014-15) in Mangalore University Inter-collegiate Basket Ball Tournament held on 10-11 December 2014 
• 
  Basket Ball Team (Women) secured Winners Trophy (2014-15) in Mangalore University Inter-collegiate Basket Ball Tournament held on 7-8, March 2015.
  
  
  Women team also secured II place in St. Aloysius Trophy, held at Aloysius College, Mangalore. Women’s team Secured II place in Nitte Kreedothsava. Basket Ball (Women) team were the runners up in Udupi District level Basket ball tournament held at Manipal KMC ground on 5-6th March 2015.

• Hockey team (Women) secured III Place in Mangalore University Inter-collegiate Hockey tournament held at Murnad Madikeri on March 5 and 6, 2015.

• University Players in Mangalore University team: Mangalore University Basket Ball team(Men) (i) Vivek D Shetty, III BBM (ii) Thilak Kini, II B.Com(A) (iii) Sandesh Shetty, II B.Com. (iv) Sathesmandiram Sudheesh Suqunan , III BBM 

Mangalore University Basket Ball team (Women) 

(i) AshwiniShenoy, II BBM – Selected for the University team

(ii) Shruthi, III B.Com(B) ”

(iii) Loicy M Shathananda, II B.Com.

(iv) Prajna S Shetty, III BBM

Mangalore University Hockey team (Women)
 (i) Sangeetha II B.Com(B)
 (ii) Surekha II B.Com(B)

Student Achievement - NSAMFGC Nitte

Ms. Swathi P Shetty of II BBM actively participated in Republic Day parade held at Delhi on January 26, 2015 She represented India (out of 10 representatives from Inida, she is the only one from South India) in the ‘International Conference for Youth and Culture’ held at Cambodia during April 12-17, 2015.

Association Activities of NSAMFGC Nitte

Literary and wall magazine association conducted a guest lecture on the topic Baravanigeyalli Samajika Prasthuthathe by Mr. Vinayaka Ganapathi Nayaka, Writer in Kannada on January 23, 2015.

Youth Red Cross Society association has organized a guest lecture on ‘Swami Vivekananda and Youth Leadership’ on March 19,2015. Swami Anupamanandaji Maharaj, Ramakrishna Mutt, Hyderabad was resource person

NSS units of the college organized the three days special camp “Halli Jeevana” held at Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Nadalike from December 27 to 29, 2014. 100 students of the college actively participated in the camp and experienced the village life.The program was inaugurated by Dr. Gananath Ekkar and valedictory speech was given by Bannanje Babu.

Entrepreneurship Development Programme - NSAMFGC Nitte

One day Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp was organized in association with ED Cell, NMAMIT Nitte for final degree students on 24 February 2015. Prof. Radhakrishna M. Former Professor of Commerce & Management, Academy of General Education, Manipal & Master Facilitator &Trainer in HRD & TQM trained our students in ‘Entrepreneurship & Life Skills for Personal and Professional Empowerment”. Professor Nandakishore, Lecturer in English Govt. First Grade College, Bantwal enlightened our students on ‘How to prepare for an Interview Dr.Niranjan Chiplunkar, Principal, and NMAMIT Nitte inaugurated the camp.

Sports day - 2015 - NSAMFGC Nitte

Dr Srinath Shetty, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, NMAMIT, Nitte inaugurated the Annual Sports meet on February 6, 2015. Mr. accolades Alston Correa, II B Com(A) and Ms. Chaitra Acharya, III B Com(A) were announced as the Best Sportsman and the Best Sportswomen of the year.

Annual Day celebrations - NSAMFGC Nitte

“Students have to discover their strength to become successful in life. Knowing yourself is the beginning of success” said Mr. Mahesh T Nayak, Executive Editor, of Mangalore Today during the occasion of Annual day celebration held March 9, 2015. In his speech he said the students “It does not matter how long we are spending on the earth, how much money we have gathered or how much attention we have received, it is the amount of positive vibration we have radiated in life that matters”. Mr. A. Yogeesh Hegde, Registrar, Nitte Campus was presided over the function.

Endowment Lecture on ‘Leadership challenges in the contemporary business scenario’ - NSAMFGC Nitte

Endowment Lecture on ‘Leadership challenges in the contemporary business scenario’held on March 18, 2015. 

Shri. S R Bansal, Chairman and Managing Director, Corporation bank was the guest speaker, while Prof. M S Moodithaya, Registrar, Nitte University presided over the function.

Mr S R Bansal, addressing gathering said, “Leadership is based upon first ‘walk and then talk’ philosophy. Leaders are observed by the people and their behavior should be model for others. A person who has sincerity as well as punctuality will lead from the front.” Adding to this he said younger generation is quick as well as smart, they have ability to think out of box however they lack common sense in many ways. Only by experience they can over by this lack, for that youth should have strong determination and dedication in their work”.

Prof. M S Moodithaya in his presidential remarks said that ‘successful people look beyond the obvious, when a person able to look beyond obvious he will become influential leader in our society.’ ‘Success is the matter of choice and it’s not by chance. Success is the product of Ideas, Implications and Impact’ he added.

Valedictory function of “Yuva 21- Re-defining Dreams” - NSAMFGC Nitte

“Build a personality which helps you to build the corporate world” said Mr. Vidyaranya Kollipal, HR Executive, Mphasis Mangalore, during the valedictory function of “Yuva 21- Re-defining Dreams” held on February 4, 2015.

16 colleges participated in various events. Govinda Das College, Surathkal bagged the Winner’s trophy and Alva’s College, Moodbidre bagged the Runners award.

N-Igma 2015 - NSAMFGC Nitte

“It is not the color, height and size decides your success. But the inner zeal and the candid potentiality carves the success” said Dr. Aloysius Henry Sequiera, HOD, Department of Humanities, NITK, Suratkal during the inaugural function of N-Igma, an Inter-collegiate State Level Fest with the theme of “Yuva 21- Re-defining Dreams” held on February 3, 2015. In his motivational speech he cautioned to be aware of one’s consciousness. He also said that one’s credible inner spirit, leadership quality, tolerance and kind for others will help us in future.

Manthan Business Competition organized by Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries - NMAMIT

In a business plan competition conducted by FKCCI final year information science and engineering student of NMAMIT Siddarth Pai has won 2nd Runner up with cash prize of 50,000Rupees

Report from : Siddarth Pai - Final year Information Science and Engineering, NMAMIT

Manthan is an Initiative of FKCCI since 2009.The Enterprise development Technology & Innovation Committee of FKCCI is organizing this competition among the graduate and Post Graduate students in Karnataka to evaluate, recognize and reward the three best original, Commercially viable and Implementable business proposals.

The first round of the event was through postal method where we students were supposed to write about our business plan in about 500 words. The shortlisted teams were called for First knowledge workshop in Bangalore which was held on 6th to 10th of Jan 2015. Then based on our business proposals about 35 Teams were selected for next round on Feb 20 in FKCCI Bangalore. We had to make the presentation in front of jury members including academicians, Industry Experts, Economists. In this round about 10 teams were shortlisted and were called for Second Knowledge workshop for further churning our business plan on March 4 in FKCCI Bangalore. Based on the inputs and tasks given on Second Knowledge Workshop there was another round of business plan presentation which was on March 18 in FKCCI Bangalore in this round Four Finalists were selected for the Grand Final which was organized on 9th of April 2015 in Hotel Le meridian Bangalore.

The jury members evaluated our business plan and I was awarded as 2nd Runner UP in the event. Was also felicitated with 50,000 INR Cash Prize. In this business plan competition I had proposed the start-up of mine "Sahasranshu Technologies Inc." which is being incubated at Entrepreneur Development Cell at NMAM Institute of Technology,Nitte. The Company focuses on development and building of Cutting edge Technology to solve real world problems. We are currently building a "Underwater Unmanned Vehicle" which tracks movement of objects underwater and sends the data to the data centre and being simulated as graphical models in Mobile Tablets. The product mentioned can have multiple applications ranging from fishing, Oceanography, Petroleum Exploration , Defence and Monitoring Cleanliness of rivers such as Ganga . Has already received a seed funding of 6 Lakhs from KBITS for two projects. The start-up is projected to fetch annual revenue of 30Cr in next 5 Years and has potential to create 75-100 Jobs in the region.

I myself has been part of start-up community since past 2 years has attended numerous events across India related to entrepreneurship. Citing few Microsoft Ideation Contest in NMAMIT-Jan14,Microsoft Appathon in Infosys Mangalore Jan-14, Intel Ideation Workshop at NIT Warangal- Mar-14, Start-up Weekend in Bangalore Aug-14, Hackathon in SIT Tumkur in Sep-14, Entrepreneurship Workshop in MIT Manipal in Oct-14,Provenance MIT Manipal-Nov-14, Hackathon-Pragyaan-Amazon Dev Centre-Hyderabad-Dec-14.

Here is a video link : http://livestream.com/enarada/fkcci

Undergraduate Psychiatry Quiz - The Department of Psychiatry - Kshema

The Department of Psychiatry conducted Undergraduate Psychiatry Quiz for undergraduate medical students every year. This year it was held at the Lecturer Hall No. 6, 2nd Floor, Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Deralakatte , Mangalore on Thursday 2nd April 2015.

Each team had two MBBS UG students. First three winning teams awarded cash prizes Rs. 2000/-, Rs. 1500/- and Rs.1000/- respectively and all the teams got participation certificates. The Quiz conducted in 2 sessions: the first was preliminary round (between 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM) and the second final round for the best 6 teams (between 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM). Quiz covered entire spectrum of psychiatry. 24 teams participated.

"Family Meet-2015" The Department of Psychiatry - Kshema

The Department of Psychiatry organized a Public Awareness Program, "Family Meet-2015" on 27-03-2015 at VIth Floor, Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore. Department of Psychiatry, KSHEMA organised a 'Family Meet' for the De-addicted people and their Families on March 27th , Friday . Around sixty families benefited by this.Welcome speech was given by Dr. Satheesh Rao, Prof. & Head, Department of Psychiatry, and Dr. Jayaram Shetty, Professor, Department of Radio Therapy, Mr. Anand Kumar , Counsellor , Prajna Counselling Centre, Mangalore , Mrs. Clara D'cunha, Teloka, De-addiction Centre for women were the resource persons.

Program by Pulmonary Medicine Department - K S Hegde Hospital

On the occasion of World tuberculosis day on 24th march 2015, an interactive session with the patients was organized by the Pulmonary Medicine Department.

Dr Giridhar BH. & Dr Rajesh V. briefed the gathering regarding the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. The significance of global slogan for the year 2015 " reach, treat, cure everyone " was elaborated which was followed by interaction with the audience. The program was conducted in the seminar hall of the department of Pulmonary medicine. Dr Karuna Rameshkumar, Medical superintendent presided over the program.

Nss activity of Nitte University

Cardiac screening camp, hypertension screening camp and diabetic screening camp on 19th April 2015 at homeguards office Maryhill Mangalore.

Indian Society Of Periodontology Professional Enrichment Programme (P E P) , a National Level Surgical Workshop - ABSMIDS

The Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences conducted an Indian Society Of Periodontology Professional Enrichment Programme (P E P) , a National Level Surgical Workshop in association with Indian Society of Periodontology Study Group , D K branch. The programme included a Surgical Workshop on Autogenous Grafts in Periodontics. A live Surgical demonstration on the use of Autogenous Bone Grafts in Periodontics followed by a Video display of the Management of Soft Tissues defects around the Implants and Indirect Sinus Lift Procedures was part of the workshop. The resource person for this workshop was Dr. K V. Arun, Professor, Ragas Dental College, Uthandi, Chennai. The aim of the workshop was to train the post graduate students and faculty in the harvesting of Autogenous Grafts which is the Gold Standard in Periodontal Regeneration. Over 110 Post - Graduate Students from the Specialties of Periodontics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontics from Karnataka and the nearby states attended this workshop.

College Staff throw ball team won the championship trophy in 3rd Nitte Kreedothsava

College women staff throw ball team won the championship trophy in 3rd Nitte Kreedothsava 2015 organized by NMAMIT Karkala from 13th to 14th February 2015

Karavali Staff Volleyball Tournament - Kshema

College men Staff team won the Runners Up trophy in Karavali Staff Volleyball Tournament which was held at Poorna Prajna College Udupi on 5th April 2015.

National CME on Art of Modelling in Museum Techniques with hands on experience - Kshema

The Department of Anatomy organized a CME / Symposium, "National CME on Art of Modelling in Museum Techniques with hands on experience" on 27-03-2015 at K S Hegde Medical Academy.

A great teacher is a skilled leader, one who provides a classroom entertainment. Teaching with models brings reality to the subject and the students will be able to understand the concept more clearly. Models are also a part of the museum. Models are usually very helpful in teaching embryology since the student does not have to imagine. Most of the models that are available commercially lacks surface detailing and is not a teaching material but a show piece.

This National CME on Art of Modelling in Museum Techniques with hands on experience, held on 27th March 2015 gave the delegates a platform to learn different techniques and methodology in making Fibreplast, ceramic & wood models with low cost materials and excellent surface detailing.

30TH COLLEGE DAY CELEBRATION - ABSMIDS

The 30th College day Celebration of A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences was held on Saturday 11th April 2015 at K.S.Hegde Auditorium.

Prof. (Dr.) B.H.Sripathi Rao, Principal & Dean, Yenepoya Dental College was the Chief guest. He advised students to stay away from habits like Smoking, drinking and drugs by emphasizing on the ill effects and inspired students to choose the right path.

Prof. (Dr.) N.Sridhar Shetty, Founder & Director, CADSS inspired Students to achieve right balance between work and Extracurricular activities.

Prof. (Dr.) Krishna Nayak, Principal & Dean presided over the function.

Prof. (Dr.) Mithra N Hegde, HOD (Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics) welcomed the gathering.

Prof. (Dr.) Sharma, Former Head of Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department who retired recently after his three decades of Meritorious Service was given a warm Farewell by the Management, Staffs and Students.

Prof. (Dr.) Priyadharshini Hegde, Dean-Student Welfare read the prize winners.

“Individual Championship for Women” was awarded to Roshni Mathew and “Individual Championship for Men” goes to Beh Jun Hua. “Overall Atheletic Championship for Women” was given to Lisa Jolly, Interns, “Overall Atheletic Championship for Men” and “Best Sports Person” for Suprajit T. “Overall Team Championship” and “Overall Cultural Championship” to Third years Students.

“PROF. (DR.) U.S.KRISHNA NAYAK ROLLING TROPHY- OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP” was presented to third years for excellence in Sports and Cultural.

Health awareness programme - NSS Activity

Health awareness programme on the eve of World health day and week at govt school Inoli pavoor on 10th April 2015

Food awareness programme at NIPT - NSS activity

Food awareness programme at NIPT campus on the eve of world health day and week on 11th April 2015. Dr Sali Jose Katticaran renowned dietitian of Kshema hospital was the resource person. More than 100 NSS volunteers participated in this programme.