Mysore/Mysuru: Over a century-old University of Mysore (UoM) seems to be losing its popularity, given the dwindling number of admissions to at least nine of its Departments at Manasagangothri campus, hinting at the possibilities of shutting down those Departments in the near future. As per procedure, any student willing for getting admission into any of…
Manasagangothri to get fourth grand gateway
July 8, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A majestic new gateway in the Indo-Saracenic style is taking shape at the University of Mysore’s Manasagangothri campus, aimed at enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and accessibility of the historic institution. The imposing structure, facing Hunsur Main Road near The Green Hotel, will be the fourth such entrance to the sprawling Gangothri campus. The…
SCSP/ TSP Funds for Guarantee Schemes – Doesn’t Social Welfare Minister feel the pain? asks Research Scholar
July 31, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The research scholars and students staged a protest under the banner of University of Mysore Researchers Association, in front of the clock tower at Manasagangothri campus in city yesterday, in protest against the diversion of Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-plan (TSP) funds, for the implementation of Congress’s five Guarantee Schemes in the…
Live musical concert at Open Air Theatre on July 26 and 27
July 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A live musical concert titled ‘Mysuru Parva -Musical Masti’, has been organised by Dreams Inc Innovations Private Limited, Mysuru, on July 26 and 27 at Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri Campus here. Entry for the public is free. The event will be inaugurated by Mandya Ramesh, renowned actor and founder of Natana School of…
Revisiting the unscientific humps on Bogadi Road: VC sought, Commissioner ordered, staff implemented
February 10, 2024Now, who should be held accountable for three deaths? Mysore/Mysuru: The heated public discourse surrounding the perceived negligence of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in installing unscientific speed-breakers near the Main Gate of Manasagangothri, the PG campus of University of Mysore (UoM) on Bogadi Main Road, resulting in the tragic deaths of 3 individuals…
Death by tree fall
February 8, 2024The PWD wanted to fell this tree while widening the road a few years ago. Star of Mysore was also for cutting the tree for widening the road. But some environmentalists objected to it and the tree was saved. Now a precious life is lost. The road was widened haphazardly around the tree making it…
Echo of three deaths on unscientific road humps: Losing bread-winners, families live in despair
February 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities may have washed their hands off by removing the unscientifically-laid road humps near the Main Gate of Manasagangothri, the PG campus of the University of Mysore (UoM) on Bogadi Main Road. However, the family members of three persons who lost their lives due to the road humps continue…
UoM researchers demand scholarship
February 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Demanding the release of scholarships, the research scholars attached to the University of Mysore held a protest in front of Kuvempu statue at the main entrance of Manasagangothri campus in the city yesterday. Alleging that the University, through SC/ST Special Cell, had not invited scholarship applications for the academic year 2022-23, the protestors said…
Unscientific road humps: One more death
January 31, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The death toll in accidents caused by unscientific road humps laid near the main gate of Manasagangothri, the PG campus of Mysore University on Bogadi Main Road here has gone up to three. Balladichanda B. Shivan (25), son of B.M. Biddappa from Kandangala village in Virajpet, who was battling for life after sustaining grievous…
Two killed by… Official apathy
January 30, 2024Two fatal accidents caused by unscientific road humps laid on Bogadi Main Road; White stripes painted too late; Visibility still an issue Mysore/Mysuru: In a clear case of official apathy, two innocent youths died after riding over unscientific road humps that surfaced overnight on Bogadi Main Road in the city. Yashwanth (27), son of Rajendra…














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