News from NSAMEMHS | Awareness program on the ill effects of tobacco

Dr. NSAM English Medium High School organized an awareness program on the Ill effects of Tobacco on 1st August 2026 at the School. The program aimed at educating students about the physical, mental and social dangers of addiction and substance abuse.

Principal, Ms. Radha Prabhu highlighted the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and staying away from tobacco and other forms of substance abuse. A short video & presentation on the subject was also delivered during the program by Ms. Sahana.

News from NSAMEMHS | Installation ceremony

Installation ceremony of the office bearers of Interact Club, Dr. NSAM English Medium High School, Nitte was held on 29th July 2026 in the school premises.

President of Rotary Club Nitte and Installation Officer Rtn. Shailaja Shetty briefed about the history, activities and the goal of the Interact Club. Rtn. Dr. Dilip Kumar, Secretary, Rotary Club, Nitte shared his experience as a Rotarian and inspired the students. School Principal Rtn. Radha Prabhu welcomed the Rotarians and congratulated the office bearers and assured her support to the members of the Club. Master Vishwajeeth Kamath was elected as the President of the School Interact Club.

News from NUINS | Emergency Nursing Life Support (ENLS) Provider Course and Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme

The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, NUINS, in association with JeevaRaksha Trust, organized an Emergency Nursing Life Support (ENLS) Provider Course and Training of Trainers (ToT) program from 29th July to 3rd August 2026 at the SIM Lab, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital with a view to enhance participants' knowledge and practical competencies in emergency nursing, develop skills in the early recognition & management of critically ill patients, strengthen teamwork & communication through scenario-based learning and prepare participants to become competent ENLS trainers.

The program included faculty orientation, interactive lectures, simulation-based skill stations, practical demonstrations, theory & practical assessments and a Training of Trainers (ToT) session focusing on adult learning principles, facilitation, communication, training methodologies and micro-teaching. The program concluded with course evaluation, participant feedback and a valedictory function. A total of 25 delegates, comprising 13 nursing students and 12 nursing faculty participated in the program.

News from NSAMEMHS | Our Budding Author

Manasvi G of Class 5 of Dr. NSAM English Medium High School, took part in the world’s largest online summer camp for young authors powered by Bribooks in association with Brooklyn Book festival New York, USA. She authored and published her book titled “The Talking Well”.

We congratulate Manasvi and wish her continued success in her literary endeavors.

News from NMAMIT | MASCOT Designing Competition to promote Udupi Tourism

With a view to to promote tourism and showcase the cultural heritage of the district, the Udupi District Administration held a Mascot Design Competition, Spirit of Udupi on 25th July 2026 at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, a designated nodal centre for the district-level event. The competition organized by the NSS Unit of NMAMIT in collaboration with the Rachana Club at the institute’s Amphitheatre, aimed to encourage innovative ideas that could contribute to the branding & promotion of Udupi as a prominent tourist destination. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 26 contestants, including students from NMAMIT, Nitte; Srinivas University, Mangaluru and students from Primary & Higher Primary Schools of Nitte. Participants creatively portrayed the essence of Udupi through mascot designs inspired by the district’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, tourism attractions and unique identity. The selected entries from the nodal centres will be forwarded for evaluation at the district level, where they will compete as part of the larger Udupi District Tourism Branding Campaign.

News from NRAMP | NRAM Polytechnic students shine at District-Level Amateur Athletics Meet

NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte congratulates its students for their outstanding performances at the District-Level Amateur Athletics Meet held at Ajjarakadu, Udupi on 2nd August 2026.

• Mr. Niranjan R Naik, III Semester Electrical & Electronics Engineering, secured the Gold Medal in Discus Throw.
• Mr. Shashwath Rajesh Poojary, III Semester Electronics & Communication Engineering, secured the Gold Medal in the 1500m and Bronze Medal in the 3000m event.
• Ms. Sinchana, III Semester Computer Science, secured Bronze Medals in both 3000m and 5000m events.

News from NMAMIT | Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration

The 6 Kar Naval Subunit, NCC, NMAMIT, observed Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2026 to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of our brave soldiers. As a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War, the cadets delivered heartfelt speeches and sang patriotic songs. Ex-servicemen from the Armed Forces also graced the event.

News from MRP ITI | Orientation Program for Freshers

The Orientation Program for the newly admitted trainees of 2026-27 was held on 3rd August 2026 at the institute. The program commenced with an invocation rendered by Sri Harischandra. Sri Sharath Rao, JTO, welcomed the dignitaries, freshers and their parents.

Inaugurating the program, Sri Dhananjaya Shettigar, Proprietor, Sagarika Enterprises encouraged the trainees to maintain discipline, develop skills and make the best use of the opportunities available during their ITI training. Principal Sri Raghavendra Adiga NL introduced the management, the institute, its vision, infrastructure, training facilities and achievements. He introduced all the faculty members to the new students, encouraging them to interact freely with the staff whenever required for guidance and support. Sri Vishwanath Rao, Training Officer briefed about the objectives of the orientation program, the training system and career opportunities after completing ITI courses.

The staff members conducted a series of informative sessions thereafter. Mr. Harischandra spoke on Office Information, Ms. Sunitha Praveen covered Placements, Mr. Wilfred John Mathias presented on 5S Safety and Ms. Rajani led the session on Soft Skills. All the sessions were highly interactive and offered valuable insights & guidance to the new trainees and their parents.

Smt. Poornima proposed the vote of thanks and the program was compered by Sri Abhijith.

News from NIAHS | Guest Lecture on Interprofessional Education

Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Department of Radiodiagnosis & Imaging, KS Hegde Medical Academy and the International Relations Office, Nitte University organized a guest lecture by Dr. Rene Walter Botha, HoD, Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences, Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa on 8th October 2025 in the Seminar Hall, Dept. of Radiology, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital.

Dr. Botha, a distinguished academic & expert in healthcare education, focused on the topic of “Interprofessional Education,” an approach that emphasizes the collaborative practice among healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines. He highlighted how interprofessional education is crucial in fostering teamwork, effective communication and mutual respect among healthcare providers. According to Dr. Botha, such collaboration is essential for improving patient care and outcomes, especially in today’s complex and multidisciplinary healthcare environments. 50 students from various allied health programs attended the session.

News from NIAHS | Cardiac CT Workshop

The Department of Radiodiagnosis & Medical Imaging Technology conducted a Cardiac CT Workshop on 27th & 28th February 2026 as part of its ongoing academic activities. The workshop aimed at enhancing the practical knowledge and technical skills of radiology technicians, postgraduates and faculty members.

Resource person, Mr. Kartheeswaran from SRM University, delivered informative sessions and demonstrated various aspects of cardiac CT scanning, including patient preparation, scan protocols and post-processing techniques. His sessions were interactive and helped participants understand the practical workflow of cardiac CT. A total of 50 participants participated in the workshop which was held in the Radiology CT Console Room, allowing participants to observe the CT system and console operations directly.