Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. Niranjana Vanalli, Professor and Chairman, Department of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Mysore, has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Bengaluru North University, Kolar.

Speaking to media on being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the Varsity which was established in 2017, Prof. Niranjana Vanalli said he will strive hard to live up to the faith reposed in him by the Government and the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the Universities in Karnataka.

Known for his columns and books which appear by the name of Niranjan Vanalli, he has nearly 33 years of experience in teaching communication and journalism.

He was also the Registrar of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University in Mysuru.

He was head of the Directorate of Distance and Online Education, University of Mysore. He was also  the Director, Indian Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Dushnabe at Tajikistan, and worked with the Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman, among others. Prof. Vanalli has authored over 30 books apart from producing documentary films besides being a regular columnist for various Kannada dailies.