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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Greet police with respect when they visit your home: Srinath tells Mysureans
Mysuru: Former cricketer Javagal Srinath on Wednesday appealed to people to greet the police with respect if they visit their doorstep on duty. He was speaking after launching Mysuru police's Mane Mane Police initiative by distributing posters to a police constable at a function organised by the Mysuru City police at KSOU convocation hall in Muktagangotri in the city. He said that the initiative launched by the police aims at establishing people-friendly initiatives. The outreach also aims to involve citizens in community policing to enhance city safety. It bridges the gap between citizens and police, helps strengthen their relationships, and boosts confidence and trust with the police force, he noted. He said that he too had different opinions about the police before coming into contact with the cops. But his notion about the police completely changed after he started to work along with them in various initiatives and activities. Policing is a tough job. They meet all kinds of people, work round-the-clock for public safety, and focus on maintaining law and order and traffic management, he stated. City police commissioner Seema Latkar said that this initiative was launched following the direction of home minister G Parameshwara. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo "Till recent years, people were visiting the police to file complaints, to address their grievances, but now the police will visit their doorsteps to resolve their grievances under the initiative. Police officers will visit every household to listen to their grievances and provide solutions as per the law. The intention behind this scheme is resolving the issues of citizens quickly," she said. She also said that the department has given the directions to each police to cover 50 housing clusters in their police jurisdiction under the beat system. PSI, ASI level officers will supervise this police-citizen friendly initiative in all police stations. Police will also spread awareness among people about the prevention of crimes and thefts, besides lodging complaints, and providing information about crimes witnessed in their locality, in and around their homes. Information providers will be kept confidential during their visits. A citizen head will also be formed for a cluster of 250 houses. She also appealed to the public to extend all cooperation with the police in maintaining law and order, and prevention of crimes as their duty aims at protecting public interest and safety. Deputy commissioner of police (law and order) Bindu Mani, DCP (crime and traffic) KS Sundar Raj, ACPs Raviprasad (Vijayanagar sub-division), Ramesh (Krishnaraja), Rajendra (Narasimharaja), and R Shivashankar (traffic) were present.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka government's pro-poor schemes in sync with the vision of Ambedkar, Jagjivan Ram, says Minister
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs K.H. Muniyappa said here on Friday that the five guarantee schemes of the Karnataka government were in sync with the vision of B.R. Ambedkar and Babu Jagjivan Ram, and that the government was serving the cause of social justice. He was speaking at a seminar on 'Contributions of Babu Jagjivan Ram' conducted by the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU). Resource persons and speakers paid tribute to Jagjivan Ram's commitment to social justice and empowerment of the socially oppressed classes. Mr. Muniyappa said that Jagjivan Ram gave a voice to the oppressed section of the society, and like Ambedkar, used caste as a tool for social justice. This, he said, has to be contrasted with the present times where some forces use caste as a political weapon. He referred to the SC/ST Sub-Plan Act, 2013, introduced by the Congress government in the State, and pointed out that it mandates that a portion of the State's allocable budget be earmarked for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in proportion to their population. This, the Minister said, helps in the upliftment of the Dalits as envisaged by Ambedkar and Jagjivan Ram. Paying tributes to Jagjivan Ram and his contribution in various capacities, Mr. Muniyappa said that the former stood for social equality and equal rights for the oppressed classes. The contribution of Jagjivan Ram as the Minister for Food and Agriculture, and the policies initiated by him which culminated in the Green Revolution, was also highlighted by him. On the prevailing situation with respect to the oppressed communities, the Minister said that although Dalit students receive reservation in schools and colleges, they continue to face social exploitation or discrimination. In universities and academic institutions, Dalit scholars struggle to receive equal recognition, while caste-based violence, atrocities, and land rights violations against Dalits still persist in some regions, he added. The Minister described Babu Jagjivan Ram as the model for a society which prioritised the development of all communities, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and it was in the fitness of things that the Government of Karnataka has established Babu Jagjivan Ram study centres in nine universities across the State, including the KSOU in Mysuru. Through these centres, seminars, conferences, and other programmes are being organised to create social, educational, and economic awareness among the marginalised communities. Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated the seminar, and KSOU Vice-Chancellor Sharanappa V. Halse, Registrar Naveen Kumar, Director of Babu Jagjivan Ram Research Centre Sharanamma, and others, were present.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
KSOU faculty play key role in development of AI-driven device for cardiovascular health
The faculty of Department of Studies in Microbiology in the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru has played a key role in the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven device for detection of early signs of cardiovascular stress. The MyoBioScan device, developed by Ravichandra Mulpuri, an Indian-origin researcher based in the US, is a non-invasive and diagnostic tool aimed at enabling real-time monitoring of cardiovascular health. By capturing and analysing subtle physiological changes, the device, described as a 'wearable patch', seeks to alert users to potential heart-related issues before they become life threatening. The MyoBioScan, whichhas been featured in the April-June 2025 issue of the International Journal on Science and Technology (IJSAT), is in its prototype and validation stage. 'The device integrates multi-channel ECG acquisition with sweat-based biochemical sensing for key cardiac biomarkers'. The developer, Mr. Mulpuri, was guided virtually by experts from the KSOU, viz. Niranjan Raj and Syed Baker, who selected and validated the appropriate biomarkers for cardiovascular health monitoring. The device, ideally worn during exercises like running or training in the gym, will analyse the person's sweat for various hormones and protein complexes that serve as cardiovascular biomarkers, said Mr. Baker. 'The sweat-based biomarkers like troponin-I, NT-proBNP, lactate, cortisol, and pH, provide an insight into cardiovascular health,' he said. The KSOU faculty's academic mentorship was instrumental in shaping the scientific backbone of MyoBioScan, enhancing both its clinical relevance and technical design. The device has been designed to give three signals based on its analysis. 'Normal — keep monitoring, consult a medical professional, and emergency,' he said. Quoting Mr. Mulpuri, Mr. Baker said that the device had the potential to become a low-cost, accessible diagnostic tool that can transform how early cardiovascular risks can be detected and managed. The abstract of MyoBioScan in IJSAT said a pilot study evaluated the device for its performance in 80 participants, including healthy individuals and those with diagnosed conditions such as atrial fibrillation, myocardial ischemia, and early-stage heart failure. 'Subclinical abnormalities were detected in 4 asymptomatic individuals and confirmed through clinical follow-up. Sweat biomarker levels significantly differed between healthy and stressed participants, showing strong correlation with laboratory standards. User feedback revealed high satisfaction in terms of comfort, clarity of app feedback and trust in results, with over 90% expressing interest in long-term use,' the abstract said.
Deccan Herald
09-07-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
Mahabodhi students shine at NCC camp
Mahabodhi School, Mysuru, participated in the 10-day TSC-ATSC Camp at KSOU campus, organised by 14 KAR BN NCC. Cadets engaged in drills, weapon training, sports, and cultural events. The school extended gratitude to the NCC officers for their guidance and support.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
KSOU Mysuru begins admission for 2025-26
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has announced admissions for the academic year 2025-26 (July cycle) for various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses. Programs offered include BA, BCom, BSc, BCA, BBA, MA, MCom, MSc, MCA, MBA, and more. Students can download the prospectus from and apply through http/ KSOU offers a 10% tuition fee concession for women with BPL cards, defence personnel, auto/cab drivers, and select transport staff. Full fee exemption is available for COVID-19 orphans, transgender students, and the completely blind (except BEd & MBA). SC/ST/OBC students may avail scholarships via the SSP portal. For assistance, contact the Women's Regional Centre, Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Call 080-23448811 or 9741197921.
