News from NIPT | Alumni Talk 18

The Alumni Relations Cell of NIPT organized an alumni talk on 27th March 2025 through online mode. The session featured Ms. Susan Catherine Dsouza, a distinguished alumna from the MPT batch of 2015 and a practicing physiotherapist in Bihar and Mumbai, as the resource speaker.

Mr. Rakesh Krishna, Assoc. Professor & Convenor, Alumni Relations welcomed the gathering and introduced the speaker. Ms. Susan delivered an insightful session on the importance of Neuroplasticity, flexible flat feet, and recent advancements in the field.

A total of 39 MPT students participated in the session.

News from ABSMIDS | The Nitte University Badminton League 2025

The Nitte University Badminton League 2025, organized by ABSMIDS, was successfully held at the B C Alva Indoor Stadium on 28th & 29th March 2025. The tournament featured six competitive teams, owned by faculty members of Nitte University, with a total of 66 players participating.

The Tournament was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr) Siddharth Shetty, Dept. of Orthopaedics & Staff Advisor (Student Council), KSHEMA and Dr. Preethesh Shetty, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry & Asst. Dean (Student Welfare), ABSMIDS. The prize distribution ceremony was conducted by Dr. Nanda Kishore, Dept. of Orthodontics, ABSMIDS.

Participated Teams and Owners:
• Power Smashers: Dr. Vivek Nagappa
• Smashing Jaguars: Dr. Ranjith Shetty & Dr. Gopinath Tilak
• Shuttle Strikers: Dr. Adarsh Shetty & Dr. Nehal
• Blazing Feathers: Mr. Prashanth
• Racket Rebels: Mr. Jaseemudheen & Mr. Shashi Kumar Shetty
• Team Titans: Mr. Arjun K Punja

Award Winners:
• Best Player (Women’s Section): Shravya
• Best Player (Men’s Section): Pranav Nambiar 

 • Best Player (Staff Section): Jaseemudheen

Racket Rebels emerged as the Champions & Smashing Jaguars secured the runners-up position.

News from NUINS | NSS Annual Special Camp

The Annual Special Camp organized by the NSS Unit, NUINS at St. Lawrence Aided High School, Moodubelle from 3rd to 8th March 2025 was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Rikson Monterio of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle and presided over by Mr. Shashikumar Shetty, NSS Coordinator, Nitte University.

The chief guest for the event was Ms. Divya V Acharya, President, Gram Panchayath, Moodubelle. Other dignitaries included Mr. Ivan Menezes, President, Lions Club Moodubelle; Br. Philip Noronha, Principal, St. Lawrence Aided High School and NUINS faculty members Mr. Sukesh Shetty and Ms. Jeevitha Alva (NSS Program Officers), along with Mr. Sudhakar (Lecturer).

Various activities were conducted during the camp that included environmental cleanliness, playground renovation, community and school awareness programs, field visits, street plays, first aid training, personality development sessions and cultural events. The valedictory ceremony was held on 8th March 2025, with Mr. Shashidhar Vagle, Vice President, Gram Panchayat, Moodubelle as the chief guest. Ms. Veera Fernandes & Ms. Leena Dias, retired teachers from St. Lawrence Church School, Moodubelle were felicitated for their significant contribution in the field of education.

Ms. Maneesha Manoharan, NSS student representative proposed the vote of thanks.

News from ABSMIDS | Free dental screening camp

The Department of Public Health Dentistry, ABSMIDS in association with the Lions Club, Metro Gold conducted a free dental screening camp at Mangala English Medium School, Mannagudda on 27.03.2025. Oral health education was given to the school children followed by a dental screening. 58 students had dental caries, malocclusion was identified in 4 students and chronic generalised marginal gingivitis in 17 students.

News from NRAMP | Technical Club and NSS Unit Activities

The Technical Club of NRAMP in association with the NSS Unit organized a seminar titled “Interpersonal Skills” on 25th March 2025. The session was conducted by JC Aruna S Aithal, National Trainer from JCI India who shared valuable insights into the importance of interpersonal skills in both personal and professional settings. The session emphasized the role of effective communication, active listening, empathy and teamwork in fostering strong relationships. She introduced various practical techniques to improve interpersonal skills, such as active listening exercises, role-playing scenarios and collaborative problem-solving activities. These exercises enabled students to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. The seminar was followed by a Q&A session where queries raised by students were addressed by the resource person.

News from ABSMIDS | An Oral Health Awareness Camp

The Department of Public Health Dentistry, ABSMIDS in association with Justice KS Hegde Dental Clinic, Nitte and Dept. of Psychiatry, KSHEMA conducted an Oral Health Awareness Camp on 20th March 2025 to commemorate the World Oral Health Day 2025. 

Around 80 beneficiaries including the patients visiting the dental Centre and inmates of the Psychiatry Rehabilitation Centre were imparted dental health awareness through exhibition of models and charts pertaining to causes, initiation, progression and consequences of oral diseases. Around 15 inmates were given dental health awareness through recreational activities and demonstration / hands-on session about tooth brushing technique.

News from KSHEMA | ‘Nitte Accolades - 2025’

‘Nitte Accolades - 2025’ South India Medical & Dental Intercollegiate Sports Tournament was held from 11th to 14th March 2025.

Prof. (Dr) Sumalatha Shetty, Medical Superintendent of KS Hegde Charitable Hospital was the Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony & Col B S Ghivari, Asst. Director (Student Affairs), Nitte DU was the chief guest for the closing ceremony. Prof. (Dr) B Sandeep Rai, Dean, KSHEMA presided over the function.

Dr. Murali Krishna V, Dy. Director (Sports), Dr. Karunakar Shetty, Physical Education Director, PEDs & Sports Advisors of the constituent colleges of Nitte University were present on the occasion. Volleyball, Basketball, Throwball, Badminton, Lawn Tennis and Table Tennis events were conducted.

Students from all over the State participated in the events.

News from NUINS | 13th NITTE ACCOLADES

KS Hegde Medical Academy organized the South India Medical & Dental Intercollegiate Sports Tournament from 11th to 14th March 2025 at the BC Alva Indoor Stadium, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Physical Education Directors of various constituent colleges.

NUINS emerged as the Champion in the women's category, securing the first prize. Ms. Hemalatha, PED, NUINS was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her outstanding performance. The winners were honored with trophies, medals, and certificates during the closing ceremony.

News from KSHEMA | Advanced NRP Provider Course

The Department of Paediatrics, KSHEMA under the aegis of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and National Neonatology Forum organised an Advanced NRP Provider Course at NU-MEDISIM on 25th February 2025.

Prof. (Dr) Leslie Lewis, HoD, Paediatrics, KMC Manipal was the lead instructor. He was assisted by Dr Mithun H K, Assoc. Professor, Paediatrics, Yenepoya Medical College, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Asst. Professor, Paediatrics, KMC Manipal, Dr Rahul Illaparambath, Neonatologist, IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala. Dr Mithun H K also served as the course coordinator.

Dr Niharika Shetty, Asst. Professor, Paediatrics, coordinated the workshop. The program was attended by 25 delegates from various institutions in Dakshina Kannada.

News from KSHEMA | One-day conference “Armoured with alarms, Protected with care”

The Department of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology organized a one-day conference “Armoured with alarms, Protected with care” on 24th February 2025 at Avishkar, ABSMIDS.

The Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr) M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University inaugurated the event. Prof. (Dr) Jayaprakash Shetty, In-Charge Dean, KSHEMA presided over the function. Prof. (Dr) Sripada G Mehandale, HoD, Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Ms. Prathima, Coordinator, A&OTT and Ms Gayathri S, Organizing secretary were present on the occasion. A total of 364 delegates from various institutions, in and around Karnataka participated in the event.