For decades, two foundational institutions have anchored daily civic discourse and higher learning for the citizens of the royal city: the venerable Star of Mysore afternoon newspaper and the sprawling Karnataka State Open University (KSOU). Whether you are searching for today’s Star of Mysore e-paper edition, city obituaries, or planning distance education admissions at KSOU, here is the complete 2026 citizen and student directory.

Part 1: Star of Mysore — The Voice of Royal City Journalism

1. A Distinct Heritage of Afternoon Journalism

Unlike conventional morning national broadsheets, Star of Mysore was conceived as an intimate, hyper-local English tabloid designed specifically for Mysoreans to read over their 3:00 PM filter coffee. Founded in 1978 by veteran journalist K.B. Ganapathy, it operates from its iconic editorial press complex at Bannimantap, Mysuru.

The newspaper is renowned for its fearless civic watchdog reporting—covering heritage conservation battles, MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) ward updates, cultural columns by local scholars, Dasara festival scoops, police roundups, and its universally read obituary columns.

2. How to Access the Star of Mysore E-Paper Today

Readers worldwide—including Mysuru’s vast diaspora in Bengaluru, the United States, the UK, and the Gulf—read the digital edition online every afternoon:

• Digital E-Paper Portal: Available at starofmysore.com/epaper with an interactive page-turning reader for desktop and mobile.
• Release Schedule: The digital e-paper edition is typically uploaded and live by 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM IST, Monday through Saturday.
• Archival Search: Back issues, historical feature columns, and published obituaries are searchable directly through the publication’s digital archive back to 2010.
• Mysooru Mithra (ಮೈಸೂರು ಮಿತ್ರ): The publication group’s popular morning Kannada sister daily, catering to rural and urban readers across Mysore, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu districts.

3. Contact Information for Star of Mysore Editorial & Classifieds

• Office Address: Academy Newspapers Pvt. Ltd., Star of Mysore Complex, Bannimantap ‘A’ Layout, Mysuru, Karnataka 570015.
• Classifieds & Obituaries Desk: Accepts classified advertisements, marriage notices, and in-memoriam tributes daily until 11:30 AM for same-day afternoon print insertion.

Part 2: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU Mysore)

1. The Muktha Gangothri Campus Overview

Established on June 1, 1996, under the Karnataka State Open University Act, KSOU is the premier state open university in Karnataka. Headquartered at Muktha Gangothri—a sprawling 80-acre green campus located along Hunsur Road adjacent to the historic Manasagangotri University of Mysore campus—KSOU provides flexible, affordable distance and online higher education to thousands of students, working professionals, and rural learners annually.

2. UGC Recognition & Modern Academic Standing

Following comprehensive educational restructuring, KSOU holds full recognition and approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) for its programs. In recent assessment cycles, the university secured top accreditation grades from NAAC, reaffirming the validity of its degrees for government employment, civil service examinations (UPSC/KPSC), and international higher study credentials.

3. Popular Academic Programs Offered by KSOU

KSOU offers flexible learning through self-instructional print material (SIM), digital learning portals, weekend contact classes, and interactive audio-visual lectures:

4. Admissions, Student Portal & Results Verification

• Official Admission Portal: Apply online at ksoumysuru.ac.in or through recognized regional study centres across all Karnataka district headquarters.
• Admission Cycles: KSOU conducts admissions in two annual academic cycles: the July/August Cycle (main academic session) and the January/February Cycle (calendar year session).
• Examination Hall Tickets & Results: Download examination schedules, admit cards, and digitized grade marks cards directly through the KSOU Student Portal by entering your 10-digit enrollment number.
• Helpdesk Contacts: General Enquiry: 0821-2519952 / 2519943 | Email: admission@ksoumysuru.ac.in