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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Yoga crucial to student wellness: NTRUHS V-C
VIJAYAWADA: Emphasising the significance of integrating yoga into students' daily routines, Dr P Chandrasekhar, Vice Chancellor of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, highlighted yoga's 5,000-year-old heritage and its relevance in modern life. Addressing a yoga demonstration organized by the university in collaboration with medical students and staff on Wednesday, Dr Chandrasekhar said yoga enhances both physical and mental health. 'Students should adopt yoga as a daily practice to maintain a healthy mind-body balance,' he stated. He lauded Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for launching a month-long yoga awareness campaign from May 21 to June 21, aimed at encouraging widespread public participation and promoting yoga's health benefits. Dr Chandrasekhar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Naidu will participate in a landmark yoga event on June 21 at Visakhapatnam Beach, targeting a Guinness World Record with five lakh participants. He noted that wellness-focused infrastructure is being developed on the university campus, including walking tracks and yoga spaces, to promote a healthy lifestyle. Chairman of the Medical Council Dr Srihari Rao and other dignitaries participated in the event. The university reiterated its commitment to holistic health and wellness.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AP to hold 1st-ever nursing CET for 13,710 BSc seats, exam on July 6
Vijayawada: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences vice chancellor Dr P Chandra Sekhar said that the govt, for the first time, will conduct the AP Nursing Common Entrance Test (APNCET) 2025 for admissions to fill about 13,710 seats in the four-year BSc Nursing undergraduate course at govt and private nursing colleges from the forthcoming academic year in the state. Thexe VC said that the university has issued a notification for the entrance examination scheduled to be held on July 6. He mentioned that so far, around 6,000 applications have been received from students, and the deadline for students to submit their applications is 6 pm on June 20. Dr Chandra Sekhar said the state govt proposed to hold the common entrance test for admissions into BSc (Nursing) from the 2025-26 academic year as per the revised INC regulations 2020. In previous years, as per the guidelines of the INC and AP govt, the university adopted the APEAPCET exams for the BSc (Nursing) courses, Dr Chandra Sekhar said. Registrar Dr V Radhika Reddy said the entrance test will be held for 100 marks with objective-type questions from biology, physics, chemistry, English, and nursing sptitude.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
NTR lauded for elevating stature of Telugus
Vijayawada: Vice-Chancellor of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Dr Chandrasekhar lauded the invaluable contribution of the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao in elevating the stature of Telugus globally. On the occasion of the 102nd birth anniversary of the revered leader, Dr Chandrasekhar paid floral tributes to NTR's statue on the university campus in Vijayawada. He emphasised that NTR's services to the Telugu community would be remembered for generations to come. Dr Chandrasekhar highlighted NTR's foundational role in developing the education sector in undivided Andhra Pradesh. He stated that Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, envisioned by NTR, has become a leader in medical education. Faculty members and staff of the university participated in the commemorative event.
Hans India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Need to appoint V-C for NTR University of Health Sciences
Vijayawada: Dr Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, chairman of YSRCP NTR district doctors' wing, expressed concern over the recent surge in reports of widespread copying in university exams, particularly in MBBS and BDS courses and inflation of internal marks, is alarming. He alleged that the government's failure to appoint a Vice-Chancellor (V-C) in NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has raised concerns about the quality of medical education in the state. He said in a statement here on Sunday that to address this issue, the government should take immediate action to appoint a Vice-Chancellor in NTRUHS to ensure effective oversight and management. He demanded implementation of stringent measures to prevent academic corruption and suggested utilisation of technology, such as AI-powered systems that record voice and video to detect and deter malpractice in examination halls. Dr Radhakrishna Yadav recalled that the previous YSRCP government's decision to appoint a BC as Vice-Chancellor and later an SC as Vice-Chancellor set a commendable precedent. 'To maintain a corruption-free university, it is essential to continue this trend by appointing individuals with the highest integrity to key positions, regardless of their background,' he suggested and added by taking these steps, the government can restore the integrity of medical education and ensure that future healthcare professionals are held to high standards.
