New Education Policy focusses on social justice and equality, says Task Force Member Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that the National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020 is built on the foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability, University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that the NEP recommends many transformational ideas for school…
Speakers oppose NEP at Seminar
September 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Seminar on National Educational Policy (NEP), organised by Gandhi Vichara Parishat, Mysuru, at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri yesterday, saw speakers severely opposing the NEP announced by the Union Government recently. University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, who spoke after inaugurating the seminar, said that Mahatma Gandhi always favoured imparting education…
VC inaugurates Fumigation Chamber at ORI
August 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A full-fledged Fumigation Chamber at Oriental Research Institute (ORI) is likely to become a reality in one year, said Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (UoM). He was speaking after inaugurating the Fumigation Chamber and World Environment Day celebrations organised by ORI, UoM, in association with Department of Ancient History and Archaeology…
Mysore University VC writes letter to Govt. seeking fresh dates for K-SET exam
July 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the University of Mysore (UoM) postponing the conduct of K-SET (Karnataka State Eligibility Test) exam three times due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, University Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar has written to the Government seeking to conduct the exam either on Aug. 30 or Sept. 9. The UoM is the Nodal Authority…
Mysore University to appeal for allowing continuation of Distance Education: Vice-Chancellor
June 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that the University will appeal to the State Government to give permission for continuing the existing Distance Education courses run by it. Presiding over the University’s Academic Council meeting at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri yesterday, Prof. Hemantha Kumar said that the State Government has…
More grants utilised to maintain green cover of Gangothri: VC
June 5, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar planted saplings near Library building in Manasagangothri premises as part of World Environment Day celebrations organised by University of Mysore (UoM). Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, MLC Sandesh Nagaraj, MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde and others were present. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Hemantha Kumar apprised the Minister saying: “We…
Mysore University conducts exams for Chinese students
June 4, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following the Chinese Embassy’s decision to evacuate Chinese students from India, the University of Mysore (UoM) is conducting exams for Chinese students who are pursuing higher education in the University. UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that the Chinese Embassy in India had appealed to complete the exams as early as possible, as…
UoM VC-headed panel to decide on vacations, academic calendar
April 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore (UoM), will submit a recommendation report to the State Government on preparing a uniform calendar of events, need to retain or forgo vacations, conducting examinations and other activities in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown that has led to disruption of academic activities…
Southern Range Police Duty Meet concludes
February 22, 2020Mandya bags Overall Championship Stressing on the need for every employee of each Department to develop professional skills, University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that skills and proficiency will come with exposure to changes. He was speaking at the valedictory of ‘Southern Range Police Duty Meet’ organised at Karnataka Police Academy…
Swami Vivekananda was an embodiment of Scientific thoughts: Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar
January 19, 2020Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that Swami Vivekananda was an embodiment of Scientific and Intellectual thoughts. He was speaking after inaugurating Vivekananda Jayanti celebrations jointly organised by UoM Philosophy Department and Swami Vivekanada Chair at Rani Bahadur auditorium on Hunsur Road here yesterday. Asserting that Swami Vivekananda who was…
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