Mysuru: The Political Science Department of St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, commemorated Kasturba Gandhi’s birth anniversary on Apr. 11. The event took place at the College Indoor Stadium and was organised under the theme ‘Mahatma Behind Mahatma.’ Dr. Ravi J.D. Saldanha, Principal and Rev. Fr. Jnanapragasam, graced the occasion. In tribute to Kasturba Gandhi’s Nobel legacy,…
Illegal tree felling rocks St. Philomena’s College
April 21, 2025Mysuru: As Mysuru reels from the felling of 40 trees for the widening of Hyder Ali Road, another green scandal has emerged — this time within the historic St. Philomena’s College campus at Bannimantap. Over 10 mature trees, including valuable species such as Teak, Rosewood and Peepal, were allegedly chopped down illegally on the college…
Talk on ‘Work-Life Balance’ at St. Philomena’s College
April 11, 2025Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru, in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), observed World Health Day by organising an awareness programme with the theme ‘Work-Life Balance’ at the College auditorium in city recently. The programme featured a thought-provoking talk by the resource person Sadhana A. Pote, Joint Director (Training), Administrative Training Institute (ATI),…
11th Convocation Ceremony of St. Philomena’s College
March 26, 2025Mysuru: The 11th Convocation Ceremony of St. Philomena’s College, Bannimantap, was held at the College Indoor Stadium recently. The event witnessed an august gathering of dignitaries, faculty, graduates and their families, celebrating the academic achievements of 589 graduates, comprising 406 undergraduates and 183 postgraduates. Among them, 45 exceptional students were honoured with gold medals for…
Science model-making contest and Expo at St. Philomena’s College
March 19, 2025Mysuru: The UG and PG Department of Physics, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Philomena’s College, Bannimantap, Mysuru, organised a Science model-making competition and exhibition, attracting enthusiastic participation of students from various institutions. The event was coordinated by Dr. C.N. Sachin (PG Department of Physics) and saw the presentation of…
NCC conducts tree plantation drive at St. Philomena’s College
January 29, 2025Mysuru: In an effort to promote environmental sustainability, the 1 Karnataka Artillery Battery NCC, Mysuru, had organised a tree plantation drive with the theme ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ at St. Philomena’s College in city on the occasion of Republic Day recently. The event saw participation from cadets, faculty members and students, who collectively contributed…
Christmas cheer begins at St. Philos
December 2, 2024Mysuru: The festive spirit of Christmas came alive at St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru, as the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management organised a grand cake-mixing ceremony at the Department recently. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the management, staff and students. Speaking on the occasion, Rector Manager Fr. Lourdu Prasad expressed delight at the…
St. Philos students sensitised on ‘Cyber Crime and Hacking’
November 19, 2024Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College, Bannimantap, hosted a programme on “Cyber Crime Awareness and Hacking Exposed” at the college’s Indoor Stadium recently. Organised jointly by the BCA, BSc-CS, BBA and IQAC Departments, the event aimed to educate undergraduate students about the pressing issues of cyber crime and digital security. Sneha Raj, Assistant Commissioner of Police (CEN…
Problem of plenty: Three bus shelters in one spot!
November 10, 2024Mysuru: While citizens have long demanded proper bus shelters at various spots in Mysuru, the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway, particularly opposite St. Philomena’s College, now hosts three bus shelters at the same location. Residents are questioning the logic behind this overcrowding of bus shelters, raising concerns over the apparent waste of resources. Until recently, there were two…
INCEPTA-2024: St. Philomena’s College celebrates Establishment Day
October 22, 2024Mysuru: St. Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysuru, celebrated its Establishment Day (Oct. 9, 1946) in the form of INCEPTA-2024, a brainchild of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), at its auditorium in city recently. The celebration was marked with the veneration to Saint Philomena, the Patroness Saint of St. Philomena’s Educational Institutions. Most Rev. Dr. Bernard…















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