Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath said “Most of the news received on WhatsApp are far from truth and nobody should believe in them.” He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘Children and Change in Weather’ organised by the Department of Studies in Mass Communication and Journalism, UoM in association with…
UoM VC inaugurates ‘Vartalap’ workshop for media representatives in city
December 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath said that media plays a crucial role in providing information and educating public on Government schemes, programmes, facilities, benefits etc. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Vartalap’, a workshop for media representatives, organised jointly by the Department of Information, Government of India, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Department…
Mysore Varsity Inter-Collegiate 94th Athletics Meet 2023-24 begins
December 7, 2023University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. N.K. Lokanath being introduced to the participating teams during the inauguration of the UoM Inter-Collegiate 94th Athletics Meet 2023-24 organised by the Department of Physical Education (DPE), UoM, at Oval Grounds in city this morning. Also seen are DPE Director Dr. C. Venkatesh, UoM Registrar V.R. Shylaja and…
Effect of establishment of more Universities: Admission in Mysore Varsity drops drastically
December 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government establishing Universities at District-level, admissions to the over century-old University of Mysore (UoM), which is known for its reputation, has dropped drastically this academic year. Prior to the establishment of District level Universities, UoM had jurisdiction that covered Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar. In the previous year (2022-23), as many as…
Indian Institute of Astrophysics signs MoU with Radio Manasa of Mysore University
November 18, 2023Broadcast in Kannada and English to cover discoveries in astronomy, upcoming celestial events, profiles of famous astronomers Mysore/Mysuru: Radio Manasa 89.6 FM, the Community Radio Station of the University of Mysore (UoM) and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Crawford Hall in city on Nov. 17. IIA…
103rd Convocation of Mysore University held: Governor-Chancellor presents Hon. Doctorate Degrees
October 18, 2023Dr. V.K. Aatre, former Director General of DRDO, delivers Convocation address, lauds UoM for being among top 20 Varsities Mysore/Mysuru: The 103rd Convocation of the University of Mysore (UoM) was held at Crawford Hall in city this morning. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of all State-run Universities, bestowed Honorary Doctorates on Nadoja…
Prof. N.K. Lokanath takes charge as UoM VC again after HC grants stay
September 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Soon after the Karnataka High Court stayed the Single Judge Bench order quashing his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM) on Thursday, Prof. N.K. Lokanath assumed charge once again as the UoM VC yesterday. A Division Bench of the HC comprising Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice Krishna S. Dikshith,…
HC stay on VC appointment: Convocation of UoM to be delayed further
June 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following the High Court stay over the appointment of Prof. N.K. Lokanath as Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM), the convocation ceremony will be delayed further, with the preparations for the annual event receiving a setback. Though the annual convocation of the Varsity was scheduled to be held in March-April, the ceremony was postponed…
High Court stays appointment of Prof. Lokanath as UoM VC
June 22, 2023Bengaluru: In a setback to the incumbent University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday stayed the previous BJP Government’s order appointing him as the VC of UoM. The HC issued the stay order while hearing a writ petition filed by another VC aspirant Prof. Sharath Anantamurthy (son of…
Conservation of greenery a daily task: UoM VC
June 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath said that the conservation of environment should be a continuous practice, as it is not enough to spread the message of conservation on World Environment Day alone. He spoke during the greenery programme of Ramakrishnanagar and conferring of ‘Parisara Poshaka’ Award, organised by Suyog Hospital and…















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