Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) has lifted its ban on feeding stray dogs, birds and aquatic creatures in Kukkarahalli Lake area after mounting pressure from animal rights activists. “We have temporarily revoked the ban on feeding stray dogs within the Lake premises. Feeders can now resume providing food to the animals,” Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K….
105th Convocation of UoM tomorrow
January 17, 202531,689 students including Graduates, Post-Graduates and Ph.D awardees to receive various degrees; highest of 63.18 percent are female students Mysuru: The 105th annual convocation ceremony of University of Mysore (UoM) is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Jan. 18) at 11 am at Crawford Hall and a total of 31,689 students including the Graduates, Post-Graduates and…
Safety interest: VC clarifies
January 16, 2025Mysuru: Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath stated that the decision to ban the feeding of animals, birds, and fish at Kukkarahalli Lake was made with the safety of senior citizens and the ecological sensitivity of the Lake in mind. “Hundreds of senior citizens walk along the…
Man should live for the cause of society: Dr. Gururaj Karajagi
August 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned academician Dr. Gururaj Karajagi said that nothing is permanent for mankind and humans should live for the cause of society. He was delivering the Foundation Day address of University of Mysore (UoM) at Crawford Hall here recently after offering floral tributes to the portrait of Nalwadi. Reiterating that there is no such thing…
32,249 students to receive degrees at UoM Convocation on Mar. 3
March 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The 104th annual Convocation of the University of Mysore (UoM) is scheduled to take place at Crawford Hall at 10 am on Mar. 3. During a press meet held this morning at Crawford Hall, UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath announced that Dr. C.N. Manjunath, former Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research…
HC upholds appointment of Prof. Lokanath as Mysore Varsity VC
February 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a big relief for University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath, the High Court on Friday upheld his appointment as the VC, while also quashing a HC Single Judge Bench order cancelling his appointment. Prof. Lokanath had petitioned the HC challenging the Single Judge Bench order that had quashed his appointment as…
‘Mysuru-Srirangapatna Guidebook’ released
January 21, 2024Provides pictorial details of the region’s abundant military, royal, civic and religious buildings Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Mysuru-Srirangapatna Guidebook’, that unveils the rich heritage of Mysuru and Srirangapatna was launched at the Wadiyar Centre for Architecture in city recently. The guidebook was released by Prof. N.K. Lokanath, Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore. Mysuru and Srirangapatna boast numerous tourist…
ORI, Central University sign MoU to reprint 18 Sanskrit books
January 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Oriental Research Institute (ORI), Mysuru, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, to reprint 18 Sanskrit books. Vice-Chancellor of Central Sanskrit University Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi signed the MoU with his University of Mysore (UoM) counterpart Prof. N.K. Lokanath, during his recent visit to ORI on Jan. 7. As…
Suttur Seer presents ‘Shakuntala Jayadeva Sharana’ awards
January 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the world is a system where one country is stuck to each other, University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath observed that following the Sharana philosophy of harmonious co-existence can only save us. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Shakuntala Jayadeva Sharana’ awards ceremony organised by Akhila Bharatha Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru, at…
Restoration of heritage Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
January 4, 2024Mysore University alumnus pledges Rs. 30 crore; MoU signed Funds from Mumbai-based Harish and Bina Shah Foundation; Execution by UK-based Deccan Heritage Foundation Mysore/Mysuru: The Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion at Manasagangothri campus in city got a fresh fund push with a commitment of Rs. 30 crore to restore the former royal abode to its original glory….














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