News from KSHEMA / JKSHCH | Third Space Endoscopy & Advanced EUS Workshop

The Department of Gastroenterology, Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders, successfully conducted the Third Space Endoscopy & Advanced EUS Workshop on 19th April 2026 at Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Chandrashekar Sorake, HoD & Senior Consultant and with support from Dr. Mahesh Menon, Sr. Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aster MIMS, Kottakkal.

The program featured an academic session on EUS-guided coiling and third space endoscopy techniques, followed by extensive live demonstrations of six advanced procedures, including Gastric POEM (G-POEM), EUS for fundal varix, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for sigmoid colon tumor, Image-Enhanced Endoscopy (IEE) for early esophageal cancer (two cases) and colonoscopy with EMR and polypectomy.

A key highlight was the G-POEM procedure performed on a young patient with refractory idiopathic gastroparesis, showcasing a novel technique involving submucosal tunneling and pyloric myotomy, which is performed at very few centers in India. The workshop provided valuable real-time learning and hands-on exposure to advanced therapeutic endoscopy for clinicians and staff.

News from ABSMIDS | Nitte Badminton League (NBL 2026) - Season 4

The Nitte Badminton League (NBL 2026) - Season 4 was successfully organized by A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS) on 16th & 17th April 2026 at the B C Alva Indoor Stadium, Nitte University.

Dr. Preethesh Shetty, Assistant Dean (Student Welfare), ABSMIDS was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function and Prof. (Dr) M. S. Ravi, Vice Principal, ABSMIDS for the closing ceremony.

A total of six teams participated in the tournament, each team consisting of 12 players, making it a grand event with 72 participants.

Participating Teams and Owners

• Tyrant Smashers: Dr. Prashanth G S & Dr. Mahendra
• Smashing Jaguars: Dr. Gopinath Thilak & Dr. Ranjith Shetty
• Shuttle Knights: Dr. Vivek Nagappa & Dr. Lobo Manuel Alexander
• The Shuttlers: Dr. Ajmal Bin Latheef & Dr. Kiran Hari
• Nitte Spartans: Mr. Arjun Punja
• Smash Squad: Dr. Adarsh Shetty & Dr. Jaseemudheen

Tournament Results

Champions: Smash Squad
Runners-up: Tyrant Smashers

Individual Prize Winners 

• Men’s Doubles Champions: Mr. Hardik P Ucchi & Mr. Akshy 

• Staff Doubles Champions: Dr. Adarsh Shetty & Dr. Jaseemudheen 

• Women’s Singles Champion: Ms. Srishti 

• Men’s Singles Champion: Mr. Benhur Jerome Veigas

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to Deliver Inaugural Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration

Mangaluru, 25 April 2026

Nitte University will host the inaugural Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at 3:30 PM at the K S Hegde Auditorium, Deralakatte, Mangaluru. The keynote address will be delivered by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, on the theme “Viksit Bharat – Vision for 2047.” Her address is expected to offer vital insights into India’s developmental aspirations, economic transformation, and the roadmap toward becoming a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.

The Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration has been instituted as a prestigious annual lecture series to honor the vision, leadership, and enduring contributions of the late Justice K S Hegde and the legacy of institution-building associated with him. The series aims to bring together distinguished national leaders, thinkers, policymakers, and public intellectuals to engage with contemporary issues of national importance.

The program will be presided over by Justice N. Santosh Hegde, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and former Lokayukta of Karnataka. Guests of Honor include Shri U. T. Khader, Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada. The event will also be graced by Mr. Vishal Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University and President of Nitte Education Trust; Dr. M. Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor; and Dr. M. S. Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor.

Nitte University invites academicians, students, professionals, policymakers, alumni, and members of the public to attend this landmark event. The first Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration marks a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to fostering public discourse and connecting higher education with the pillars of national development and governance.

News from NUINS | Orientation program for the 13th batch of International Academic Interns

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences welcomed the 13th batch of International Academic Interns from Denmark. The orientation program was conducted on 21st April 2026 at NUINS Learning Centre graced by Dr Syed Riyaz Ahmed, Dy. Director, International Relations, Nitte University. Ms. Jincy K S, International Student Coordinator, NUINS hosted the program and briefed on the academic schedule for the internship.

The program was followed by an interaction with the Student Nurses Association Council members. The students had an official interactive meet-up with the Vice Chancellor, Dr. M S Moodithaya and Registrar, Dr. Harsha Halahalli.

The orientation marked a successful start to the internship, fostering cross-cultural learning and global collaboration in nursing education.

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News from ABSMIDS | Free dental treatment camp

The Department of Public Health Dentistry, ABSMIDS in association with Anti Naxal Force, Arji & Kutta and K Amarnath Charitable Trust, Moodbidri, conducted a free dental treatment camp at Valmiki Bhavana, Arji Village, Perampadi, Virajpet on 19.04.2026. Oral health awareness was provided to the public.

A total of 93 participants were screened during the camp. Oral prophylaxis was done for 21 patients, GIC restorations were placed for 13 patients, extractions were done for 2 patients, 57 patients underwent check-up, 41 patients were referred to AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences and 16 to KS Hegde Memorial Dental Clinic, Madikeri for further treatment.

News from NUINS | World Liver Day 2026

The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, NUINS on the occasion of World Liver Day 2026 organized a health awareness program with the theme “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”, on 19th April 2026, to educate the rural population of Devipura on liver health, risk factors, early warning signs and preventive measures.

The program was presided over by Mr. Shailesh, who highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and healthy lifestyle practices. Mr. Veeresh Kademani, faculty, NUINS served as the resource person and delivered an informative session on liver health and early identification of symptoms, while postgraduate nursing students Ms. Varsha and Ms. Chintaja explained preventive measures in Tulu language for better understanding. The session was interactive, followed by a quiz and discussion that reinforced learning and clarified doubts, with feedback from participants indicating a positive response. A total of 40 local residents participated in the event.

New from JKSHIM | Prof. S Sadagopan of IIIT shares insights on AI & Machine Learning

Justice KS Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte hosted a special session on Artificial Intelligence on 20th April 2026, featuring Prof. S Sadagopan, Director of IIIT, Bengaluru for the students and faculty of the institute.

Prof. Sadagopan began the session by tracing the origins of artificial intelligence, from its early days as a concept to its gradual development into machine learning. He explained how computing technology evolved over the years and how it now powers many real-world applications.

The session also covered emerging AI tools, including Perplexity and discussed how technologies such as Advanced Machine Learning (AML) are being used across industries, including finance and healthcare.

A key part of the discussion focused on the practical use of AI, Prof. Sadagopan offered guidance on how students and professionals can effectively use AI tools, navigate the challenges that come with them and develop critical thinking skills alongside technology adoption.

The session was interactive, with students & faculty actively participating through questions and discussions.

News from NUINS | Precision Research: Methodological Design to Meaningful Discussion

The Nursing Education Unit (NEU), Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, in collaboration with first-year MSc Nursing students, organized a State Level Executive Development Program (EDP) on “Precision Research: Methodological Design to Meaningful Discussion” aligned with SDG 4 to enhance quality education, on 16th April 2026 at Avishkar, ABSMIDS.

The program focused on key areas such as Mixed Methods & Epidemiological Research Designs, Sampling Techniques & Sample Size estimation, critical interpretation of tabulated findings and effective approaches to writing discussion. The resource persons included Dr Animesh Jain, Professor, Community Medicine, KMC Mangalore; Dr Maria Nelliyanil, Professor, Community Medicine, AJ Medical College & Research Centre Mangalore; Dr Neevan D’Souza, Professor, Biostatistics, Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences and Prof. (Dr) Sudhir Prabhu H, Head, Dept. of Community Medicine, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangalore who shared their expertise and guided participants through various aspects of research methodology. Pre-test and post-test evaluations were conducted to assess the effectiveness of the program.

Prof. (Dr) Jacintha Veigas welcomed the gathering and Principal Prof. (Dr) Fatima Dsilva highlighted the importance of precision in research. The program concluded with a valedictory session, during which certificates were distributed to all the participants and organizers in recognition of their active involvement and contribution. A total of 74 delegates from 20 colleges actively participated in the program.

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