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The Safe Motherhood Day 2025 was observed on April 11, 2025, under the theme “Equity in Maternal Healthcare: Leaving No Mother Behind”. This significant event was organized by the Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing Department of the Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), aimed at raising awareness about the critical need for equitable maternal healthcare. The event engaged students from all batches, promoting community participation and emphasizing the importance of maternal health in society. Maternal health is a critical public health issue, and Safe Motherhood Day serves as a reminder of the challenges women face globally. The theme for Safe Motherhood [...]

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, has once again demonstrated its enduring commitment to excellence and leadership development. A faculty member from its distinguished Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) was recently named among the Top 10 Women Achievers in Puducherry 2025, reinforcing KIIT’s legacy as a leading center for higher education in India. The Indian Yoga Association, Puducherry Chapter, the Society of Midwives India (SOMI) Puducherry Chapter, and the Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Puducherry, organized the award ceremony, held on March 27, 2025. The award was presented by the Hon’ble [...]

A one - day seminar on “Infection control in clinical setting” was organized by Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT-DU, BBSR-24 on 5th April, 2025 from 02.00pm. to 4.00pm. for the B.Sc (N) 1st semester and GNM 1st year students.The objectives of the seminar was to prevent the spread of infections, protect patients and healthcare workers and ensure a safe environment for all thought implementing standard precaution,understanding modes of transmission,and practising effective hygiene and sterilization techniques.   The workshop was initiated with the lamp lighting and then welcome address by Prof. Dr. Niyati Das, Principal & HOD of Child Health Nursing, [...]

To commemorate World Health Day 2025, the Department of Community Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) organized a vibrant program on 7th April 2025, in alignment with the WHO theme “Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Future,” with a special focus on global action for maternal and child health as a foundation for a sustainable and healthy future. The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Niyati Das, Principal, KINS. She expressed her appreciation for the students’ involvement and emphasized the responsibility of healthcare professionals in promoting maternal and child well-being. Dr. Anasuya Pattnayak, Head of the Department of Community [...]

The Odisha State Branch of the Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI) has made history by setting a national record with more than 1500 voters participating in the recently held elections—marking the highest voter turnout among all states in the country. The election was conducted successfully at Rail Auditorium, show casing the dedication and enthusiasm of the nursing community in Odisha. The record-breaking participation in the elections reflects the growing unity and strength of nurses in Odisha. We extend our heartiest congratulations to all the newly elected representatives of the Odisha State TNAI, who have been entrusted with the responsibility [...]

The School Eye Health Programme was organized by 8 postgraduate students of the Department of Community Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS) under the guidance of Mrs. Soumya Sonalika, Associate Professor in collaboration with the Surendra Sai Dibya Drusti Yojana and Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh (DPM, Ophthalmologist, Khordha) on 20.03.2025 to assess and improve the visual health of school students. The programme was conducted at Govt. High School, Laxmisagar where cluster schools attended Station Bazar UP School, Chintamani High School, BJP Nagar Govt. UP School and Badagoda Govt. UP School attended. The methodology involved preliminary eye screenings using [...]

The Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences organized a vibrant and informative Model Exhibition in the Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing subject on 08.03.2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event commenced with a warm welcome to students and faculty members, followed by an introduction to the diverse models displayed on the ground floor of the college building. The exhibition was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Mohini, Assistant Professor, O&G, PBMH, KIMS, and Mrs. Trupti Rekha Swain, Associate Professor, Community Health Nursing Department, KINS, who evaluated the exhibition. They took the opportunity to address the students, offering words of [...]

The Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), a constituent of KIIT-Deemed-to-be-University, hosted the highly anticipated "KAZE" Welcome Ceremony on 31 January 2025 in the newly inaugurated campus of KINS. This ceremony marked the official induction of the new M.Sc, BSc, and GNM nursing students into the esteemed nursing community. This event celebrated the students’ decision to pursue a career dedicated to service, care, and compassion in the healthcare sector. The ceremony theme, "KAZE," symbolized a fresh beginning for the nursing students. The word "KAZE" encapsulates the idea of new winds of change and growth, representing the journey the students are [...]

Digitization of Indian education system is happening in an enormous momentum which is not just complying with NEP 2020 but also democratizing the power of knowledge irrespective of any social of geographical differences, thereby impacting the life and careers of crores of students nationally as well as globally. KIIT Deemed to be University now being a global player in internationalization of education, is promoting development of online educational resources & MOOCs on various platforms like SWAYAM, CEC, AICTE etc. KINS is also striving hard for creation of such resources. On 19-12-2024 at 12 PM faculties of KINS organized a guest [...]

Demand for quality healthcare industry workforce is at all times high globally. Indian nurses’ requirement has also increased exponentially. Vienna Healthcare company named WIENER GESUNDHEITSVERBUND in coordination with Dr. Ajay Pradhan, Vice President, Institute Industry Interface (3i) KIIT University / KISS University & Mr. Pushpender Dixit, Joint Director CSR & Corporate Relations KISS organized an online placement & training orientation program for our B.Sc Nursing 7th semester UG students. A pre-program Google meet was held on 14-12-24 with Dr. Ajay & Mr. Pushpender, Mr. Sameer Kumar Das, Associate Dean, SOL, KIIT-DU, Prof. (Dr.) Niyati Das, Principal KINS, Prof. Kalyani Rath, [...]