Mysore/Mysuru: In a touching act of kindness, University of Mysore (UoM) Registrar M.K. Savitha offered water to a thirsty monkey that wandered into her home during a pooja as part of the auspicious Ashada month observances She emphasised that alleviating hunger and thirst in animals, birds, and all living beings is a basic human duty….
UoM to reject applications for Guideship by ineligible candidates
July 1, 2025Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath chairs Academic Council meeting; New syllabus for PG, UG studies approved Mysuru: In a significant move, the University of Mysore (UoM) Academic Council meeting has resolved to reject the applications of those ineligible candidates for providing the service of Guideship for Ph.D candidates and introduce new syllabus for Under Graduate (UG)…
Students made to attend classes in corridors at Mysore University
June 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Students of the century-old University of Mysore (UoM) are now being forced to attend classes seated in corridors, owing to a severe shortage of functional classrooms and growing administrative lapses. Already burdened by challenges in delivering quality education, the University now faces a fresh setback. In what echoes the Kannada proverb, “In a quarrel…
Nominated as UoM Syndicate Member
June 28, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has nominated M. Shankar of Huyilalu village in the taluk as a Syndicate Member of the over a century old University of Mysore (UoM). The Government had earlier nominated Dr. Basavaraju of Jattihundi village in Yelwal from the Backward Classes category as a Syndicate Member of UoM in Jan. 2024. But…
Kukkarahalli Lake pollution: MGP flags Varsity apathy
June 18, 2025Mysuru: Despite being the custodian of Kukkarahalli Lake, the University of Mysore has failed to implement effective measures to prevent the inflow and accumulation of sewage water, drawing strong criticism from the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP). At a discussion held at the MGP office in Yadavagiri last evening, MGP Members examined the latest water classification…
A rare musical tribute to a mother
June 18, 2025Mysuru: A unique and meaningful musical tribute was organised by Prof. N. Usha Rani, former Professor of Journalism, University of Mysore and her sister N. Nagarathna in memory of their late mother, B.A. Soumyanayaki, who passed away recently. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Padma Shekhar, former Vice-Chancellor, Sanskrit University, along with Prof. R. Indira,…
Gandhi Bharat: Preliminary meeting held at UoM
June 18, 2025Mysuru: A preliminary meeting was conducted at the Syndicate Meeting Room of Crawford Hall, University of Mysore (UoM), recently to discuss about the celebrations of ‘Gandhi Bharat’, the commemorative event marking the centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi chaired Congress Session at Belagavi in 1924. Following the State Government’s decision to host round the year celebrations…
French replaces Hindi language in some private colleges
June 9, 2025Parents allege students lured with ‘easy pass’ in French optional language as same teachers set and evaluate papers By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysuru: Several private colleges affiliated with the University of Mysore (UoM) are allegedly compelling students to study French as an optional language along with English, bypassing regional languages in violation of the University…
Alleged scam in purchase of CCTV cameras and furniture by UoM
May 28, 2025Mysuru: Even as the over a century old University of Mysore (UoM) is facing a severe financial crunch, a city Advocate said that he has filed a complaint with the Lokayukta accusing the UoM authorities of grave irregularities in the procurement of furniture and CCTV cameras for the University. Addressing a press meet here recently, …
UoM plans guest houses, complexes rent hike to offset financial crisis
May 26, 2025Mysuru: Faced with a severe financial crunch, the cash-strapped University of Mysore (UoM) has decided to increase the rent of all guest houses, residential quarters and commercial complexes under its jurisdiction in a bid to bolster its revenues. The decision was taken at the University Syndicate Meeting held at Crawford Hall, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof….















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