News from NRAMP | Anti-Drugs Awareness Jatha

The Red Cross Unit of NRAM Polytechnic in collaboration with the Anti-Drugs Committee and Kadthala Grama Panchayat, organized an Anti-Drugs Awareness Jatha at Kadthala on 30th December 2025. Students spread awareness through messages, banners and exhibits, which fetched a good response from the public. Smt. Sindhu K V, Sr. Grade Lecturer, Civil Engineering highlighted the initiative's significance. Sri. Sukesh Hegde, President, Kadthala Grama Panchayat praised the efforts of the organisers. The event was coordinated by Sri. Ganesh Naik S, Lecturer, ECE & Program Coordinator.

News from MRSMEMHS | "Prathibhangana"

Congratulations to our young talents of Dr. MRSM School for bagging the first prize in thematic dance at "Prathibhangana", organised by MCT Public School on 16.12.2025.

News from MRSMEMHS | Winners of Karate Championship

Winners of All India Open Karate Championship 2025, Western Institute of Martial Arts organised by All India Shito - Ryu Karate Do Union on 21/12/2025.

 

Names	Class	Kata	Kumite
Alisha Marianne Aranha	UKG	III	II
Anvitha Anil Poojary	II	-	III
Pragyan H Shetty	II	III	III
Bhuvik G Gowda	II	II	III
Viyaan D Shetty	III	-	II
Mohammed Zuhaib	III	II	III
Nakshathra N Shetty	III	II	I
Brahmari G Gowda	III	II	III
Vainavi J	IV	I	I
Andria Sophia Aranha	VI	I	I
Anisha Anil Poojary	VI	II	I
Aadhya	IX	III	I

News from NIPT | 11th International Conference of Physical Therapy (INCPT)

Students and faculty of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT) participated in the 11th International Conference of Physical Therapy (INCPT) held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, on 13th & 14th December 2025.

The conference included plenary sessions, panel discussions, scientific papers, poster presentations and cultural programs.

Dr. Dhanesh Kumar K U, Principal, NIPT, was invited as a Resource Speaker for a panel discussion on the topic, Documentation and Prescription in Physiotherapy.

Mr. Rakesh Krishna received the Best Researcher Award and also secured the III place in the paper presentation under senior faculty category.

Ms. Mayuri Shukla, Assistant Professor, secured the first Place & Gold Medal in the junior category paper presentation.

Faculty members , Mr. Nityal Kumar, Dr. Saumya Srivastava, and Ms. Nireeksha Shenoy presented their research papers.

The postgraduates also actively participated in the scientific presentations.

News from NRAMP | Sports Activities NRAMP

Mr. Shashwath R Poojary, I Sem ECE and Ms. Sakshi, I Sem. CSE of NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte, bagged the third and fourth places respectively in the 5 km KVG AJ Marathon held on 26th December 2025.

We congratulate them on their remarkable achievements. May they continue to excel and bring more laurels to NRAM Polytechnic!

News from NUCSER | Nitte’s Walkathon@ Tannirbavi - Together Against Overfishing

With the message “Protect Our Oceans, Preserve Our Future,” the NITTE–GoK Centre of Excellence in Aquamarine Innovation (NITTE-GOK COE |AQUAMARIN), supported by KTech, Government of Karnataka and hosted at the Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), in association with the NSS Cell of NitteDU and Rotary Club Mangalore organized a 5 km walkathon with the theme “Together Against Overfishing” at Tannirbavi Beach on 28th December 2025.

The walkathon was aimed at creating public awareness on the impacts of overfishing, promoting sustainable fishing practices and encouraging community participation in marine conservation, in line with the United Nation’s SDG-14 (Life Below Water) initiatives. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER, and in charge of NITTE-GOK COE |AQUAMARIN said that Nitte University has been at the forefront of activities pertaining to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and has been championing the cause of “sustainable and livable planet” for several years now.

Eminent personalities including Dr. Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor – Research and Patents, Nitte Deemed to be University; Dr. Shivakumar Magada, Director General, Arabian Sea Fisheries Management Coordination Committee (Sea-MC²); Dr. Ram Savan, Professor of Immunology, University of Washington, Seattle, USA; Dr. Rajesh K. M., Principal Scientist, ICAR-CMFRI; Prof. Vinod Aranha, Director, Nitte Institute of Architecture and President, Rotary Club Mangaluru, Mr. Manjunath H., Entrepreneur and Mr. Sanjaya Suvarna, President, Mahajana Sabha, Mangaluru were present. Mr. Jnaneshwar, Police Sub-Inspector, Panambur Police Station, Mangaluru, flagged off the event after a brief formal stage function.

The event witnessed participation from over 250 members including students, general public, environmental enthusiasts and fishermen. The 5-km walkathon from Tannirbavi to Bengre and back, saw participants carrying placards advocating marine conservation and sustainable fisheries. The event highlighted the cause of sustainable fisheries, the impacts of overfishing and the importance of conserving marine biodiversity. Through this initiative, special emphasis was placed on community participation and the role of students and the public in marine conservation and the need to fish responsibly to ensure sustainable marine catch for the future generation.

News from NUCSER | NUCSER hosts Govt of Manipur officials for a training on microplastics

A six-day intensive training program on Microplastic Quantification and Characterization from water, soil, air and food samples was conducted at NUCSER from 15th to 20th December 2025, for a team of five government officials from the Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Govt. of Manipur, Imphal. The program was systematically planned to provide both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience. Dr. Gunimala Chakraborty, Assoc. Professor and HoD, Molecular Genetics & Cancer Biology and Dr. Rajeshwari Vittal, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Food Safety & Nutrition, were the resource persons for the training program. The sessions included training in collecting water & sand samples, followed by laboratory-based sample preparation, digestion techniques and staining for microplastic identification, and finally characterization by advanced analytical techniques, such as FTIR spectroscopy and fluorescence microscopy. As a part of the program, the trainees got an opportunity to visit One Earth Lab, Baikampady, where the principles and the working of atmospheric sampler were demonstrated.

On the final day, a formal interaction with the institute leadership was held and the trainees were handed over the Completion Certificates. Ms. Masmarika Mohan and Ms. Thushitha Salian, Research Scholars at the Department of Molecular Genetics & Cancer were actively involved in guiding & assisting participants during the practical sessions.

News from NRAMP | Felicitation Ceremony

The Staff Club of NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte organized a Felicitation Ceremony to honour its retiring staff members, celebrating not just the completion of service but a lifetime of dedication, relationships and memories. The ceremony was held to felicitate Sri. Ajith Kumar K G., HoD, ECE, Smt. Vijaya Kumary and Sri. Sathish Shettigar, Office Staff. Their tireless efforts, commitment and invaluable contributions were acknowledged by the faculty members. The retiring staff members shared their journey, recalling moments of joy, challenges, friendships and growth.

News from NUINS | Christmas Celebration

The Student Nurses Association of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences organized Christmas Celebration on 13th December 2025 at KS Hegde Auditorium. Prof. (Dr.) Marina Koland, Principal, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences was the Chief Guest and the event was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Sabitha Nayak, Vice Principal, NUINS. A total of 450 students and 20 faculty members participated in the celebration. The program commenced with melodious Christmas carols, followed by vibrant dance performances and engaging games, which added joy and excitement to the occasion.

A Christmas Lucky Draw was held as part of the celebration.

News from KSHEMA | Care of Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) - 8th Course Report

The 8th CCrISP (Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients) course was conducted by K S Hegde Medical Academy in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England on 20th & 21st November 2025 at Nitte University Medical Simulation Centre for Advance Clinical Skill Training, under the guidance of Prof. (Dr) K R Bhagavan and Prof. (Dr) A G Jayakrishnan.

The course aimed to enhance the early recognition and management of critically ill surgical patients. A total of 11 candidates attended the course from various parts of South India. Dr. Ajo John, faculty from RCS England attended the event.