Mysore/Mysuru: A Post-Graduate student committed suicide by hanging inside his room in Manasagangothri Hostel on Saturday night and the incident came to light yesterday morning. The deceased is Siddarameshwara (24), a native of Shahapur village in Yadgir district. He was pursuing his second year MA Sociology course at Mysore University and was staying at the…
‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ launched
March 14, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that Mahatma Gandhi was a great humanist, University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that Gandhiji travelled around the globe spreading the message of non-violence and truth. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ programme organised jointly by the Centre for Gandhian Studies, UoM and NSS Wing of…
SPB Study Chair to be set up at Mysore Varsity in April
March 13, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Adding one more Study Chair to its belt, the University of Mysore (UoM) will be establishing renowned singer late S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) Study Chair in April. The multi-lingual acclaimed singer and actor passed away in September last at Chennai. UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar said that the University Syndicate and Academic Councils have…
Former Mayor seeks legal action against UoM Physical Education Department faculty
March 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing Dr. C. Venkatesh, Associate Professor of Physical Education Department, University of Mysore (UoM), of allegedly harassing his colleague Dr. S. Madialagan, former Mayor Purushotham has demanded legal action against Venkatesh. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Purushotham claimed that Madialagan suffered a minor heart attack on Feb.15 due to harassment and caste abuse …
UoM plans two more hostels to meet students’ demand
March 1, 2021Seeks 5-acre CA site from MUDA Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) has proposed to construct two more hostels in the wake of increase in the enrolment of students to various courses offered by the Varsity. “We have sought funds from Department of Social Welfare. Along with it, a proposal has been submitted to Mysuru Urban…
Autonomy to nine colleges to continue for next one year: UoM VC
February 28, 2021Chamarajanagar: Syndicate meeting of University of Mysore (UoM) has taken a decision to continue autonomy of nine colleges which are functioning in the Varsity ambit, said Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, UoM. Talking to reporters after the Syndicate meeting at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar PG Centre here recently, he said that the meeting has decided to…
UoM Research Project on Human Development Index Calculations for Tribal Groups
February 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), University of Mysore (UoM), has initiated a project on Human Development Index calculations for Tribal Groups of Karnataka. The Project is sponsored by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. CSSEIP Director Dr. D.C. Nanjunda said that the research project is moving at…
Private Varsities performing better than their public counterparts: Prof. K.S. Rangappa
February 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In terms of academic quality, private Varsities are performing better than their public counterparts, opined former University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.S. Rangappa. He was speaking at the farewell function of Prof. N.B. Ramachandra of Genetics and Genomics Department, UoM, at Rani Bahadur auditorium here on Saturday. “Lecturers working for private institutions and…
‘Human-animal conflict cases on the decline in forest fringes’
February 21, 2021Wildlife Conservation Foundation holds awareness camp for final year Journalism students Mysore/Mysuru: Post-Graduate students of Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore (UoM), visited villages situated on forest borders and interacted with villagers regarding steps followed to check human-animal conflict. This was as part of ‘environment awareness’ camp organised on behalf of Wildlife…
Mysore Varsity research scholars seek hike in income ceiling for SC, ST, OBC students
February 19, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The University of Mysore (UoM) Research Students Association has urged the Government to hike annual income ceiling to Rs. 10 lakh from the current Rs. 2.5 lakh in order to enable students from SC, ST and OBC communities to avail Government benefits and reservation in Government jobs and college admissions. Addressing a press meet…















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