‘Do not announce Guarantee Schemes in poll-bound Maharashtra as funds are being looted in the name of Guarantees in Karnataka’ Mysuru: A hotel worker sprang a surprise, catching the dignitaries including Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman off-guard, here on Friday, publicly appealing the Union Minister not to announce Guarantee Schemes in…
Art and Mind Fest 2024 at KSOU on Nov. 7, 8
November 6, 2024Mysuru: The Department of Study and Research in Journalism and Mass Communication, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), has organised a two-day Art and Mind Fest 2024 at KSOU premises in city on Nov. 7 and 8. MDJA President K. Deepak, Bengaluru’s International Academy of Management and Entrepreneurship (IAME) Director (Academics) and Principal Dr. K. Aparna…
Prof. K.S. Rangappa to deliver talks at Japan on Sept. 7, 9
September 6, 2024Mysuru: Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore and Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Prof. K.S. Rangappa, has been invited to give a talk on the topic “Small molecules in cancer therapy: Advances in Drug discovery” at the Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Biology, Frontier Research Centre for Advanced Material and Life Science, Hokkaido University, Japan on…
‘Most teachers today are not up to mark’
September 5, 2024Mysuru: Regretting that most of the teachers today are not up to the mark, Rani Chennamma University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. C.M. Thyagaraju said that this is a matter of grave concern. He was speaking after inaugurating UGC-NET and K-SET coaching camp organised by Competitive Exams Coaching Centre of KSOU at its Cauvery auditorium in here…
KSOU courses Admission closes on Oct.31
September 2, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) has announced admission to various courses for the academic year 2024-25. Addressing a press meet at KSOU Guest House here this morning, Open University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharanappa V. Halase said that the University has been imparting education through distance learning to various age groups right from 18 to…
Students must focus on fast-paced careers: Dr. Shalini Rajaneesh
July 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Students must focus on their careers as the present world is moving on a fast pace with competitions increasing in every field,” said Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretary to the Karnataka Government. She was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the training camp for aspirants of KAS and other competitive examinations organised by…
Coaching for competitive exam begins at KSOU Centre
May 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Somanath G. Patne, State Deputy Secretary of PWD, inaugurated the 50-day competitive exam training programme organised by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) at Kaveri auditorium, Muktagangothri, on Hunsur Road in city on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Somanath said that there is a misconception that KPSC and UPSC exams are tough nuts…
Prathap Simha’s comment on KSOU ‘Vokkaliga Certificate’ angers academicians
April 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Incumbent Mysuru-Kodagu MP Prathap Simha’s re-mark directed at Congress candidate M. Lakshmana, questioning and likening his ‘Vokkaliga caste certificate’ to those issued by KSOU, has drawn criticism from academicians. Speaking to the media after BJP candidate Yaduveer Wadiyar filed his nomination yesterday, Simha criticised Lakshmana’s candidacy. He highlighted Lakshmana’s habit of making uncivilised comments,…
‘Distance learning crucial for human capital development: Justice B.R. Patil
March 3, 2024KSOU awards degrees to 7,869 students, 30 gold medals, 37 cash prizes during 19th convocation Mysore/Mysuru: Open and distance education plays a crucial role in the development of human capital, providing avenues for individuals to acquire knowledge, skills, and opportunities for personal and professional advancement, stated Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B.S. Patil. He was delivering the…
Create awareness on child rights among parents: DC
February 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has said that awareness should be created among parents about issues like child marriage and rights of children like education, health and others. Dr. Rajendra was speaking as the chief guest at a one-day training programme ‘Child Related Laws (Makkalige Sambhandisida Kanoonugalu)’ organised jointly by the Directorate of Child…
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