By Prof. C. Naganna The year 2016 was the centenary year of the University of Mysore. The University was established in 1916. As the twenty-fourth Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. K.S. Rangappa galvanised everyone connected with the University and the centenary celebrations took place in a grand and befitting manner, spreading over one whole…
‘Mysuru-Srirangapatna Guidebook’ released
January 21, 2024Provides pictorial details of the region’s abundant military, royal, civic and religious buildings Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Mysuru-Srirangapatna Guidebook’, that unveils the rich heritage of Mysuru and Srirangapatna was launched at the Wadiyar Centre for Architecture in city recently. The guidebook was released by Prof. N.K. Lokanath, Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore. Mysuru and Srirangapatna boast numerous tourist…
Book release on Jan. 9
January 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Studies (DoS) in English, University of Mysore (UoM), has organised a programme at MA Senior Hall of the Department on Jan. 9 at 10.30 am for the release of book titled ‘Kumaravyasa – The Kannada Mahabharata’ (in English translation published by Harvard University, USA). Prof. C.N. Ramachandran and Prof. Narayan Hegde…
UoM to form Committee to look into appointment of excess non-teaching staff
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Even as it grapples for funds to meet the functional expenses, the University of Mysore (UoM)has decided to form a Committee to look into complaints on appointment of excess non-teaching staff in the University. This decision was taken at the recent University Syndicate meeting which was chaired by UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath. The…
Musicians from Europe to present Fusion Concert in city on Jan. 6
January 5, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A special Fusion Concert, as part of a three-day International Workshop, by world renowned musicians from HKU University, Netherlands, is being organised by the University College of Fine Arts (UCFA), University of Mysore (UoM), at its premises on Jan. 6 at 10 am. The team of brilliant musicians from Europe will be presenting a…
Restoration of heritage Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
January 4, 2024Mysore University alumnus pledges Rs. 30 crore; MoU signed Funds from Mumbai-based Harish and Bina Shah Foundation; Execution by UK-based Deccan Heritage Foundation Mysore/Mysuru: The Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion at Manasagangothri campus in city got a fresh fund push with a commitment of Rs. 30 crore to restore the former royal abode to its original glory….
Yuvaraja’s College clerk attempts suicide alleging harassment
January 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A clerk serving in Yuvaraja’s College, a constituent college of University of Mysore (UoM), attempted to commit suicide by consuming excessive sleeping pills yesterday. Before taking the drastic step, the clerk accused the College Principal of harassment. The clerk, 38-year-old J. Shivakumar, a resident of T.K. Layout, is a cash clerk at the College…
Students concerned about academic issues in UoM
January 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Even as several architecturally designed buildings, including the Centenary Clock Tower came up in Manasagangothri campus to mark the Centenary celebrations of the University of Mysore (UoM) a few years ago, students are on a spot of bother as according to them there has been little progress in the University on the academic front….
Don’t believe in WhatsApp news sans check: VC
December 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: University of Mysore (UoM) Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath said “Most of the news received on WhatsApp are far from truth and nobody should believe in them.” He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘Children and Change in Weather’ organised by the Department of Studies in Mass Communication and Journalism, UoM in association with…
Support for IDS Director Dr. Meera amidst controversy, probe sought
December 18, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The agitation against Dr. M. Meera, Director of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Mysore (UoM), by a section of students and research scholars regarding the lack of a timetable, unsanitary conditions in the toilets and the alleged use of offensive language against a particular community is unfortunate and calls for immediate…
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