Nitte DU inaugurates Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems to promote traditional wisdom
Mangaluru: Nitte Deemed to be University Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (Nitte DU Centre for IKS) was inaugurated on 19 February 2025, in line with the directives of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The event was graced by Srimadjagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Raghaveshvara Swamiji of Ramachandrapura Mutt, who formally launched the centre. Sri Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor of the university, presided over the function, while Pro-Chancellor Prof. Shantharam Shetty highlighted the importance of promoting Indian culture and ancient knowledge systems. Vice-Chancellor Prof. M. S. Moodithaya welcomed the gathering. Swamiji extended his blessings to the centre and expressed hope that more such institutions would be established to preserve and promote India’s rich value systems.
The primary vision of the Nitte DU Centre for IKS is to foster interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research on various aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). It aims to preserve, document, and disseminate India’s traditional knowledge for further research and societal applications.
The centre focuses on several key strategies for effective implementation. Curriculum integration will involve incorporating IKS into mainstream education across disciplines like philosophy, history, social sciences, engineering, and medicine. Research and documentation will encourage interdisciplinary studies to analyze and modernize traditional knowledge. Public awareness campaigns will educate the public on the relevance of IKS in addressing contemporary challenges such as sustainability, health, and mental well-being. Policy support will advocate for government policies that promote IKS in higher education, research, and development programs. Technology integration will leverage AI, data analytics, and digital platforms to preserve and globally disseminate traditional knowledge. Community engagement will involve local, rural, and tribal communities in the practice and preservation of traditional knowledge. Global collaboration will foster partnerships with international academic institutions and platforms to promote India’s knowledge systems on a global scale.
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Two people killed as poultry vehicle rams into parked truck in Belagavi
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Two people were killed, and another was severely injured after a goods vehicle transporting poultry birds allegedly rammed into a stationary truck on a national highway in Belagavi in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
The deceased have been identified as Wasim (28) and Mubarak (22), both natives of Shivamogga district, they said.
The driver of the vehicle, Basavaraj Eerappa Hanchinamani (37), suffered critical injuries and has been admitted to a hospital, police said.
According to police, the accident occurred when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, allegedly due to drowsiness, and crashed into a truck parked along the highway.
The goods vehicle was en route from Kolhapur to Sorab in Shivamogga district, carrying poultry. Several chickens were also killed in the impact, a senior police officer said.
Police personnel from the Hirebagewadi Police Station visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Injured people and the bodies of the deceased were shifted to a hospital, police added.
