Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Shailaja Nikam (86), former Director of All India Institute of Speech of Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru and a resident of Govindappa Road, Basavanagudi in Bengaluru, passed away yesterday in Bengaluru. Daughter of late Prof. N.A. Nikam, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, she had served as AIISH Director from Dec. 9, 1989 to Apr. 20,…
Cleanliness drive held at Kukkarahalli Lake
September 28, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara, the Dasara Cleanliness and Arrangements Sub-Committee, in association with AIISH (All India Institute of Speech and Hearing), conducted ‘Swachhata Hi Seva-2025,’ a cleanliness drive in Kukkarahalli Lake premises here yesterday. More than 200 students of AIISH joined the MCC Pourakarmikas in cleaning the Kukkarahalli Lake premises, during which more than…
Murmu-Siddu language banter charms audience at AIISH
September 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A humorous language exchange between President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had the audience in splits during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) last evening. For many in the audience, this exchange between the nation’s First Citizen and the State’s Chief Minister became one of…
President calls for affordable technology for specially abled
September 2, 2025Inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebrations of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu has called upon society to treat specially abled persons with empathy and cooperation, stressing the need for awareness and early intervention in addressing speech & hearing impairments. “Like other health issues, speech and hearing-related problems require expert diagnosis at…
10 acres in Varuna for AIISH expansion: CM
September 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Karnataka Government has allotted 10 acres of land in Varuna Constituency to the AIISH to support its expansion. He assured that the State would extend full cooperation to the institute. Speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of AIISH, held at the Seminar Hall, Knowledge Park, Naimisham Campus, Mysuru,…
Need to promote Indian sign language: Governor
September 2, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has underscored the importance of standardising Indian Sign Language and promoting its widespread use in society. He was speaking at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of AIISH) last evening. The Governor noted that sign language is a vital communication tool for individuals with speech and hearing impairments and stressed the need for…
60 years of AIISH: A pioneering speech & hearing institute in Mysuru
September 1, 2025By R. Raja Chandra It is heartening to know that the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will be visiting Mysuru today to attend the Diamond Jubilee (60th anniversary) celebrations of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH). AIISH, located in the lush green campus adjacent to the University of Mysore in Manasagangothri, is a…
City gears up for President’s visit
August 26, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Hectic preparations are underway for President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Mysuru, with strict security measures and public entry restrictions being put in place as part of protocol. The President will arrive in Mysuru on Sept. 1 to attend the Diamond Jubilee (60th anniversary) celebrations of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH). As…
Thanks to President Murmu’s visit…
August 21, 2025Bogadi road gets much awaited re-asphalting Mysore/Mysuru: In view of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Mysuru to participate in the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (60th anniversary) of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) on Sept. 1, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials have taken up pothole-filling and re-asphalting works on the road from Bogadi…
President in city on Sept. 1
August 18, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: President Droupadi Murmu will be arriving in city on Sept. 1 to participate in the Diamond Jubilee (60th anniversary) celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) at Manasagangothri here. This will be the President’s second visit to Mysuru after she inaugurated Dasara on Sept. 26, 2022. President Murmu will fly…















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