Mysuru, April 5 -- 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

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 the uncertainty looming large over the payment of pension to its retired employees, that largely depends on the grants of the State Government.

Sharing the ordeals being faced by the Varsity, during the special meeting of Academic Council, convened to present the budget for the year 2025-26, at Crawford Hall yesterday, Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath said, it would be difficult to pay the ...