News from KSHEMA | A guest lecture on ‘Measles update for the Healthcare provider: What was past is now present’

The Central Research Laboratory and the Department of Community Medicine, jointly organised a guest lecture on ‘Measles update for the Healthcare provider: What was past is now present’ at the Medical Education Unit, KS Hegde Medical Academy on 28th November 2025.

Resource person Dr. Avinash K Shetty, Associate Dean for Global Health & Director of Global Health Education, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA discussed the latest developments in measles and highlighted his clinical experiences and challenges. Around 50 delegates from various departments attended this program.

Dr. Veena A Shetty expressed her gratitude to the resource person, mentioning his contributions to KSHEMA in terms of obtaining international NIH grant, student exchange programs, collaborative research projects with the faculty and collaborative research publications.

News from NUCSER | Sustainable World with Good Aquatic Stewardship Practices

NUCSER and NITTE-GOK Centre of Excellence in Aquamarine Innovation organized a felicitation program on 5th December 2025 with the theme, Sustainable World with Good Aquatic Stewardship Practices to honour Mr. Ravi Kharvi, a pioneering aquapreneur, for his significant contributions to the aquaculture and fisheries sector. Mr Ravi is a pioneer in the cage culture system in this part of the country and he has been a role model for young aquaculture enthusiasts in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Chief Guest Prof. (Dr) M. S. Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor, NitteDU, praised Mr. Kharvi for his exemplary efforts in the field of aquaculture and highlighted how experience in a field, and not the knowledge within the confines of a classroom, becomes crucial for success in business. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER emphasised the role of Universities in attaining the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations and how NitteDU is committed to these efforts.

Mr. Ravi Kharvi,shared his journey and experiences with the audience, emphasizing the importance of sustainable cage culture practices for aspiring aquapreneurs. He spoke about the challenges and learning moments that shaped his path in aquaculture. The event drew the participation of over 100 attendees, including researchers, technology enablers and members of the fishing community.

News from MRSMEMHS | Annual Day Celebrations

The Annual Day Celebrations of Dr. MRSM English Medium High School, Thokur was held on 29th November 2025. Inaugurating the event by watering a plant, Chief guest Dr. Girish Kumar, Principal, Podar International School, Mangalore paid a tribute to Saalu Marada Thimmakka. He emphasized on value-based education and requested the parents to educate their wards about digital safety.

Principal, Ms. Shreelatha Rao and PTA President, Mr. Pushparaj Chowta read out Annual Report of the School and PTA Report respectively. Prizes were distributed to the achievers in academics, sports and co-curricular activities.

The theme being ‘NAVRAS”, a series of cultural performances showcased the diverse talents of the students - including classical and contemporary dances, skits, mime, karate and yakshagana. Each performance reflected creativity, teamwork and dedication. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by the national anthem.

News from MRSMEMHS | Congratulations Karate Champions!

At the Praveen Kumar Memorial Cup - 36th State Level Dojo Karate Championship 2025 held on 6th & 7th December 2025 at Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Kudroli, Mangaluru, Nithik Harish Poojary of Class 3 bagged the First Prize in Kata & Third Prize in Kumite and Ayush V Kunder of Class 3 secured the Third Prize in Kumite.

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News from NRAMP | Congratulations Ms. Sakshi & Mr. Shashwath

Ms. Sakshi of I Semester Computer Science and Mr. Shashwath Rajesh Poojary of I Semester Electronics & Communication, NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte, excelled in the marathon events held at Udupi District Stadium on 7th December 2025.

Ms. Sakshi bagged the Second place in the 21 km Marathon, while Mr. Shashwath secured the Fifth Place in the 5 km Junior category event.

We congratulate both of them on their remarkable achievements.

News from NSAMEMHS | Hearty congratulations to our budding cricket team

The School Cricket team participated in the Tennis Ball Cricket Association Tournament held at Kundapura on 27th November, 2025.

The Senior Boys team emerged as Runners up of the tournament.

Varshith Gowda of Class 9 received the Man of the Series Award and Jeevan Patil of Class 10 was awarded the Best Batsman Award.

News from NSAMEMHS | Congratulations to our Athletes

Students of Dr. NSAM English Medium High School, Nitte participated in the Udupi Marathon organized by the Udupi Runners Club on 8th December 2025. The School bagged the Trophy for the Highest Participation and Nitte athletes secured the Overall Championship for winning the highest number of medals in the student category.

Varshith Gowda of Class 9 and Khushi J Shetty of Class 8 won the Bronze Medal in Junior Boys Category (3 km) and Junior Girls Category (3 km) respectively.

News from NSAMEMHS | Kudos to our Football Players

The Football teams of the School participated in the District Level Football Tournament organized by the DK District Football Association on 3rd & 4th December 2025 at Nehru Maidan, Mangalore. A total of 22 teams from Mangalore and Udupi district took part in the tournament.

The Senior Girls team and Junior Boys team emerged as Runner up in the tournament. Sadyanth Shetty of Class VIII was awarded the Best Goal Keeper and Swasthishree of Class IX was awarded the Best Player of the tournament.

We congratulate our teams for their exemplary performance.

News from JKSHIM | Guest Lecture: Business Marketing Essentials - Bridging Theory and Practice

On 28th November 2025, Mr. Ashwith, HoD, BVoc in Retail & Supply Chain Management, SDM College, Ujire, delivered an engaging guest lecture on "Business Marketing Essentials: Core Components & Strategies" for students of MBA (Marketing) at JKSHIM.

The session stood out for its highly interactive approach, combining real-world corporate examples, illustrative videos and hands-on student activities. Rather than traditional lecturing, Mr. Ashwith encouraged active participation, making complex marketing concepts accessible and memorable. Students gained practical insights into how companies implement marketing strategies in actual business scenarios. The experiential learning format helped bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry practice, equipping students with actionable knowledge for their future careers in marketing.