Tag: University Of Mysore

Prof. Mewa Singh selected for Prime Minister Professorship
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Prof. Mewa Singh selected for Prime Minister Professorship

January 27, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Prof. Mewa Singh of the University of Mysore has been selected for one of the most prestigious academic assignments of the country — the Prime Minister Professorship awarded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) of the Government of India. He is the only professor selected under this scheme from Karnataka. As per the…

Govt. releases Rs. 25 crore for cash crunched UoM
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Govt. releases Rs. 25 crore for cash crunched UoM

January 13, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With the over a century-old University of Mysore (UoM) facing  severe dearth of funds, the State Government on Monday released Rs. 25 crore to the UoM, thus bringing some relief for the cash crunched  University. In an order issued yesterday, the State Government released grants for 6 Universities only for payment of pensions (2025-26)….

Fit Mysuru Walkathon on Jan. 11
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Fit Mysuru Walkathon on Jan. 11

January 9, 2026

Mysuru: Fit Mysuru Walkathon, organised by University of Mysore (UoM), in association with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA), GSS CSR, Gym Association and other organisations will be flagged-off by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and Mountaineer Dr. Usha Hegde at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri campus on Jan. 11 (Sunday)…

Govt. will find a permanent solution to end Mysore Varsity’s woes: CM
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Govt. will find a permanent solution to end Mysore Varsity’s woes: CM

January 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A day after Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar aired concerns about dearth of funds in the over a century-old University of Mysore (UoM) during the Varsity’s convocation on Monday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday assured that the Government would find a permanent solution for UoM’s woes. Speaking at MLC K. Shivakumar felicitation programme…

District Minister’s family, VC institute endowment prizes at UoM
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District Minister’s family, VC institute endowment prizes at UoM

January 8, 2026

A.K. Sadana bags Mysuru Mithra Bellimahotsava Gold Medal in Journalism Mysore/Mysuru: The family of Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has instituted four endowment prizes at the University of Mysore (UoM), including gold medals and cash awards for meritorious students across disciplines. The endowments have been instituted in the names of Dr. Mahadevappa, his son…

106th Convocation of University of Mysore | Varsity in decline with funds, faculty, quality: Minister
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106th Convocation of University of Mysore | Varsity in decline with funds, faculty, quality: Minister

January 5, 2026

Hon. Doctorates conferred on 3 eminent personalities Mysore/Mysuru: Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, who also serves as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Mysore (UoM), today expressed regret over the declining stature of the once-illustrious institution, observing that students today are increasingly looking to emulate Western Universities. Speaking at the 106th Convocation of UoM this…

Golden Girls & a Golden Boy…
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Golden Girls & a Golden Boy…

January 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Coming from a humble background, Chandrashekhara — whose father Sannappa is a shepherd and mother Shanthamma a manual labourer — has set his sights high in Kannada literature after securing 13 gold medals and four cash prizes in Kannada. He hails from Kannerumadu village at Kanakagiri, Koppal. Recalling his difficult childhood, Chandrashekhara said he…

106th Convocation of Mysore University tomorrow
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106th Convocation of Mysore University tomorrow

January 4, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The 106th Convocation of University of Mysore is scheduled to be held tomorrow (Jan. 5) at 11.30 am at its Crawford Hall. In all, 30,966 candidates will be receiving various degrees, with females topping the list with 18,612 (60.10%) graduates and males 12,354 (39.89%) graduates. Addressing media persons at the meeting hall of Academic…

Two-day workshop on ‘Urban Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change’ begins
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Two-day workshop on ‘Urban Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change’ begins

January 2, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day workshop on ‘Urban Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Change’ organised by the University of Mysore’s (UoM) School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) and sponsored by Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), began at Prof. K.S. Rangappa auditorium in School of Planning and Architecture premises in Manasagangothri campus here this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the…

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