Karnataka govt declares distance education only through KSOU

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January 1, 2021

Mysuru, Jan 1: Karnataka government has declared that the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) to be the sole university to offer courses through distance mode in the state.

Welcoming the decision of the government to make distance education the sole preserve of KSOU, Vice Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar, on Friday said, though it was approved in the cabinet last week, the relating Act was passed now after the governor's approval.

"After amending the KSOU Act, now are on the mission of 'educating everyone everywhere'. KSOU's dream of putting more emphasis on quality education is now become a reality. Governor Vajubhai Wala, CM Yeddyurappa and DyCM Dr Ashwath Naraayna were among those behind the dream", the VC said.

Ten new courses, including BSc, BBA, BCA, BScIT, MSc IT, MSc Botany, Zoology, MSc Food Science and Nutrition will be launched this January, he said.

Prof. Vidyashankar explained that KSOU has initiated 8 courses including MCom, MBA, MA, MSc IT, MSc Computer Science through online.

KSOU has successfully completed 25 years. Against this backdrop, several projects have been launched during the silver festival. The first step was to drive the creation of alumni. Facebook Page, Web site is planning to bring the old students under one platform.

A number of people who read at KSOU have graced the top post. Similarly, influential politicians are also students of KSOU. All of them are supported by OpenView. "The aim of the university is to implement the university-led system in our students," he said.

It is also thought of forming a high-level committee and introducing new programs. The 24x7 library is intended to be open to students who attend training to attend competitive exams. We are also in the process of constructing a residential building. It is a matter of pride that the Competitive Testing Center under the leadership of Jainahalli Satyanarayana Gowda is doing well. Prof. Vidyashankar appreciated that the number of students who had previously been only 200 has now crossed the 1100 mark.

"We have all the privileges needed to start a new course. UGC has given permission for the commencement of the course," he said.

UGC's appreciation of physical features, KSOU has been quite digital in the last one and a half years, computerized access process, online classes, KSOU Student App. He also explained that the promotion of professors is in line with traditional universities.

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Veena s
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Wednesday, 7 Apr 2021

When msc botany msc zoology will start at ksou

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March 20,2025

Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), Karnataka’s second busiest airport, has seen 148.5kg of gold smuggled between 2019 and December 2024, with 90% arriving from the UAE. Customs officials recorded 346 cases, averaging 30kg of gold seized per year (2.5kg per month). Most smugglers are from Kerala and Bhatkal.

A senior customs officer revealed that MIA sees at least five gold smuggling cases per month. Numbers dropped during the pandemic but surged after flights resumed. Many offenders are first-time carriers, while some are habitual smugglers. With fewer flights, customs thoroughly checks passengers, making smuggling harder.

Smugglers constantly innovate concealment methods. Hiding gold in the rectum remains common, but gold is also found in trolley bags, mobile covers, chocolate boxes, milk powder, biscuit packets, and clothing layers. Electronic devices like car speaker magnets, LED bulbs, AirPods, wristwatches, and ballpoint pens have been used.

Unusual tactics include hiding gold in a woman’s hairband, a baby’s diaper, and even a kheer mix packet (347g). In one case, a passenger attempted to smuggle 100g in his mouth under a mask but was caught.

Officials note that while the UAE remains a key source, smugglers now bring gold from other Gulf countries, continuously adapting to evade detection.

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March 21,2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed Bills doubling the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, and legislators, adding an annual burden of ₹62 crore on the exchequer.

The CM's monthly salary will increase from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, while ministers will see a 108% hike, from ₹60,000 to ₹1.25 lakh. MLAs and MLCs will get ₹80,000 per month, up from ₹40,000, and their pension will rise from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill and the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill were passed without debate, as the Opposition BJP protested in the well of the House.

The Bills cited the rising cost of living as justification for the hike. The Assembly Speaker and Legislative Council chairperson will now receive ₹1.25 lakh per month, up from ₹75,000.

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March 27,2025

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The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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