Mysuru: Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh reportedly stormed out of Gandhiji’s Cement Sculpture dedication function in Manasagangothri today. It is learnt, he was upset to see that none of the names or photographs of elected representatives were found in the special brochure titled ‘Gandhiji Kurithu Cement Shilpagala Lokarpane Samarambha.’ On the contrary, there were names and…
The Mahatma’s Sculptures taking shape at Gandhi Bhavan in Manasagangothri
October 30, 2018By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The replica of the famous Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad was recreated at Gandhi Bhavan in the picturesque Manasagangothri campus as part of the centenary celebrations of the University of Mysore in 2017. Going forward and adding to the lustre will be nearly 25 sculptures of the Mahatma in various poses that…
Poet Laureate Kuvempu and Prof. N. A. Nikam’s role in building Manasagangothri
August 4, 2018By N. Niranjan Nikam Dr. K.V. Puttappa, popularly known by his pen name Kuvempu, became the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore in 1956 and continued till 1960. Just then the University Grants Commission (UGC) had made it mandatory for Under Graduate and Post Graduate programmes to be conducted in separate campuses. The problem…
Building Mania at Manasagangothri
August 4, 2018By N. Niranjan Nikam Pics by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav The University of Mysore, founded by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar in 1916, is the sixth oldest University in the country and the first in the State. The saga of the University began at Maharaja’s College where even the Post Graduate courses were being conducted. It was in…
GTD directs officials to ensure regular water supply in Chamundeshwari
July 17, 2018Mysuru: Drinking water woes in some of the villages came to the forefront at Chamundeshwari Assembly segment progress review meeting, chaired by Chamundeshwari MLA and Higher Education Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD) at Senate Bhavan in Manasagangothri here this morning. Soon as the meeting began, GTD, referring to Undavadi Drinking Water Project that is targeted at…
Symposium on “Evidence-based Nutrition for Prevention and Management of Diabetes” in city tomorrow
March 20, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Studies in Food Science and Nutrition (UGC-DRS II), University of Mysore and Indian Dietetic Association – Mysore chapter, have jointly organised a UGC – sponsored symposium on “Evidence-based Nutrition for Prevention and Management of Diabetes” tomorrow (Mar.21) from 9 am to 4 pm at IOE Auditorium, Vigyan Bhavan, Manasagangothri, here. The…
Battery-operated vehicles at Manasagangothri campus soon
January 17, 2018Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) is planning to follow the Mysuru Zoo model of introducing battery-operated vehicles in it sprawling campus for the benefit of teachers and students. In-charge Vice Chancellor Prof. C. Basavaraju has mooted the idea of having the battery-operated vehicles for the teaching and non-teaching staff to move from one department to…
Special lecture and Christmas Celebration tomorrow
December 15, 2017Mysuru: A special lecture on ‘Christianity and Development’ and Christmas Celebration have been organised at the Humanities auditorium, Manasagangothri, tomorrow (Dec.16) from 10 am to 1.30 pm, under the aegis of Chair in Christianity and the Department of Studies in Christianity, University of Mysore. Most Rev. Dr. K.A. William, Bishop of Mysore Diocese, will preside….
Private vehicles to be banned inside Gangothri Campus
December 7, 2017Mysuru: Alarmed by increased vehicular movement inside its campus that is disturbing the academic atmosphere, the University of Mysore has decided to ban the entry of private vehicles on all the roads criss-crossing Manasagangothri. The issue has been discussed at the Syndicate meeting held recently and modalities of the ban implementation are being worked out….
Bhaavasagara-1, grand musical evening in city tomorrow
November 24, 2017Mysuru: Bhaavasagara-1, a grand musical evening is awaiting Mysureans on Saturday, the 25th of this month at 6 pm, the venue being Senate Bhavan A/C auditorium, Manasagangothri. The brainchild behind the musical extravaganza is Usha Kokila, a singer by profession. She is accompanied by yet another talented Bollywood singer Mohammad Aslam and a local talent…
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