Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath cites deficit of Rs. 107 crore that may hamper smooth functioning of Varsity; Sports related activities asked to be cut down Mysuru: In a stark contrast to the sobriquet, the city of Mysuru enjoys as ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’, over a century old University of Mysore is staring at a financial crisis, with…
UoM presents Rs. 107 crore deficit budget for 2025-26
April 5, 2025Mysuru: Finance Officer of University of Mysore (UoM) K.S. Rekha, presented Rs.107 crore deficit budget of the Varsity for the financial year 2025-26, at the Crawford Hall here yesterday. The expected revenue for the current fiscal is projected at Rs. 295.59 crore, followed by the expenditure of Rs. 403.31 crore. Had the Government allocated pension…
UoM remembers its own historian Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri
March 17, 2025Mysuru: The Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore (UoM), had organised an “In Memoriam” function for Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri on the eve of his fiftieth death anniversary at B. M. Shri auditorium, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS), Manasagangothri, here on Mar. 14. Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri (1904 – 1974), a…
‘Women should create their own identity’
March 16, 2025Mysuru: “Women have to be strong and confident in order to make a mark in the patriarchal society,” said M.K. Savitha, KAS, Registrar (Administrative), University of Mysore. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the International Women’s Day celebrations at JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, recently, she suggested that the society should create a fearless environment for…
Women at the helm: Nurturing academics and administration
March 8, 2025By Shadan Muneer On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the growing influence of women in leadership, particularly in administrative and decision-making roles. Across various sectors, women are not just breaking barriers but also occupying the actual seat of power — shaping policies, driving change and leading institutions. One such…
Gold medallists, achievers felicitated at UoM event
March 6, 2025Mysuru: Gold medal-winning graduates, academically talented students and achievers from various fields were honoured at an event organised by Vishwamanava University of Mysore (UoM) Employees Forum (Vishwa Manava Mysuru Vishwavidyalaya Noukarara Vedike) in memory of veteran journalist Rajashekar Koti at EMRC auditorium in Manasagangothri recently. Speaking on the occasion, MLA K. Harishgowda lauded the Forum…
Universities are ailing due to lack of Government funds: Prof. K.S. Rangappa
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore (UoM) Prof. K.S. Rangappa, who is also the Vice-President of UoM Alumni Association, opined that Universities are ailing these days for want of Government funds. He was speaking at the AGM of the Association at its office opposite Saraswathipuram Fire Station here yesterday. Pointing out that the Association…
‘Children lack interest in reading books’
March 3, 2025Mysuru: Writer Rahamath Tarikere, also the thinker and Visiting Faculty of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research and Extension Centre, University of Mysore (UoM), has said, the culture of reading books is on wane, amid the era where ‘seeing and hearing’ has become a fad. He was delivering a lecture on the topic ‘The Role of Prasaranga…
Media Fest-2025
February 27, 2025Journalists should read for society’s good: Prof. N.K. Lokanath Mysuru: Observing that the media has undergone a sea change in recent years, University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath opined that ‘Digital Technology’ has been key to the media these days. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Yen Samachara,’ a two-day Media Habba-2025 (Media Fest-2025)…
UoM felicitates sports achievers
February 21, 2025University of Mysore (UoM) felicitated 75 sportspersons, who won medals in the All India Inter- University Tournaments 2023-24, during an event held in city recently. The sportspersons were felicitated by UoM Registrar M.K. Savitha in the presence of Finance Officer K.S. Rekha, Department of Physical Education Director Dr. C. Venkatesh, Deputy Director Dr. P. Krishnaiah,…
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