Mysore/Mysuru: After over seven years of service in the city-based Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Khader Pasha, the Finance Officer at KSOU, has been relieved of his post on Friday, on charges of financial irregularities and functional lapses. He has been relieved following a letter written by Sheetal M. Hiremath, Under-Secretary of Higher Education Department,…
‘Be confident to achieve success’
October 31, 2023Arunachal Pradesh IAS Officer Amarnath R. Talwade at valedictory of KSOU Competitive Examination Training Centre coaching camp Mysore/Mysuru: Amarnath R. Talwade, IAS Officer and Secretary of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Arunachal Pradesh, gave a clarion call to the students to develop confidence of being eligible to achieve success in this competitive era. Participating in…
Retired KSOU Professor stages protest for pension
October 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing the KSOU authorities of showing apathy in resolving his pension issue, Prof. M. Rangaswamy, a retired Kannada Professor of city-based KSOU, staged a solo stir in the Office of the KSOU Vice-Chancellor here on Friday. Prof. Rangaswamy had retired from KSOU in July 2022. Alleging that he had not been paid pension for…
KSOU Q-paper leak: CCB takes up probe, bigger scam suspected
September 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: City Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths have taken up investigation into the case of question paper (Q-paper) leak of B.Com ‘Computer in Business’ subject, at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru. The case seems to be bigger than what meets the eye, with several crores of rupees exchanging hands, through the sale of Q-papers. Jayalakshmipuram…
KSOU issues clarification on recognition of academic programmes
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following reports in a section of the press expressing doubts on recognition of KSOU academic courses/programmes by the UGC, the city-based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University) has issued a clarification in this regard. In a press release dated Sept. 11, the KSOU said that the UGC has communicated the decision of Interface Expert Committee…
No limits for acquiring knowledge, says DCP
August 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: ‘There is no limit for acquiring knowledge,’ said DCP (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj. He was speaking after releasing the ‘Banking Exam Study Book’ at the valedictory of the 50-day coaching camp for Bank recruitment exam organised by the Competitive Exams Coaching Centre of KSOU at KSOU campus in Muktagangothri along Hunsur Road here…
Distance education has gained prominence in country: Justice Ashok Kinagi
July 2, 202318th Convocation of KSOU held, Prez Murmu to be conferred Hon. Doctorate at Bengaluru tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: Observing that India is anticipated to become a hub of distance education in the future, with distance education gaining prominence in the country in the last few decades, Karnataka High Court Judge Justice Ashok S. Kinagi said that Open…
KSOU gets UGC nod for starting 39 new courses
July 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a big boost to city-based KSOU for furthering its distance education outreach, the UGC (University Grants Commission) has given nod for starting 39 new courses. Addressing a press meet at KSOU Guest House here yesterday for announcing details of the University’s 18th Annual Convocation to take place on July 2, KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof….
Droupadi Murmu among three to get D. Litt award at KSOU Convocation on July 2
June 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The President of India Droupadi Murmu is among the three personalities who will be awarded the D. Litt (Honorary Doctorate) degree at the KSOU’s (Karnataka State Open University) 18th Convocation to take place at KSOU Convocation Hall here on July 2. Announcing this at a press meet at the KSOU Guest House in Mukthagangotri…
KSOU a ray of hope for rural students: Addl. Regional Commissioner Shivaraju
June 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Additional Regional Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju has said that Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) which has got National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A-Plus Grade is one of the best Varsities in the State, producing finest of Officers who are the alumni, especially those from rural areas. Shivaraju was speaking after inaugurating the four-day…
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