Sir, The two news items in SOM dated July 18 pertaining to the above subject truly highlight the fact that any ecological damages caused to the greenery of Kodagu (in the name…
Sir, There is a tree stump protruding right on to the road at the junction of JLB Road and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Road near Srikanteshwara Iyer Circle. This tree which is precariously…
Sir, Though the Swachh Bharat concept is gaining ground everywhere now, there is still a place in the heart of the holy town Nanjangud where cleanliness is least cared about. Come evening,…
Sir, I am deeply saddened and heart-broken by the loss of my dear friend and colleague Dr. Indrani, CFTRI scientist, who passed away in an accident in Lucknow recently. Albert Einstein had…
Sir, Yadavagiri used to be one of the quieter residential localities in Mysuru known for its tranquillity and serenity. Of late, Vivekananda Road (once upon a time a boulevard) is being frequented…
Sir, The readers of SOM may recall my letter in this column some time back about calculation of property taxes in Mysuru excluding the depreciation in the property value. Some time later…
Sir, I am glad that the City Police have swiftly acted on my letter published in this column on July 12 under the title ‘Police-created bottleneck’ where I had written about the…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘Veteran journalist passes away’ in yesterday’s (July 13) Star of Mysore on page 3. I have been reading Star of Mysore for over 35…
Sir, Apropos the news item “MCC pulls up its socks ahead of Vice-President’s visit: Clean roads” (SOM dated July 12), we should congratulate MCC for attending to the road repairs en-route the…
A citizen’s request to follow Police Commissioner’s order to remove unnecessary barricades Sir, Another example of illogical decision that inconveniences the public can be seen on the road in front of the…
Sir, It is appreciated that like in the past, this year also city Traffic Police have made very good arrangement for parking of buses, autos, cars and two-wheelers near Lalitha Mahal Helipad…
Sir, From the traffic violation notice issued by “The Enforcement Automation Centre, Mysore City Traffic Police”, it is evident that they have not updated their database with the correct and latest information…
Sir, A very timely and appropriate advice has been sent in the letter dated July 8 by a “concerned citizen” to use water judiciously. The correspondent has very aptly described the various…
Sir, The number of accidents in Mysuru city are increasing and this is due to utter neglect of traffic laws by motorists. It is time the authorities concerned came down heavily on…
Sir, This year we citizens may have to face severe water shortage due to weak monsoon. Hence, as a concerned citizen, I thought of sharing a few points to make people aware…
Sir, Driving after dusk on Outer Ring Road from Columbia Asia Hospital Junction towards Rajivnagar, Sathagalli Bus Depot is a nightmare. There are street-lights which have been installed but are never switched…
Sir, In the past few weeks, the topic of simultaneous elections for the Centre and the States is being discussed not only by the Central Government but also in the print media…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled "MUDA-allotted ‘B-Kharab’ lands of Kurubarahalli Sy. No. 4 and Alanahalli Sy. No. 41: Lethargy delays implementation of Cabinet decision" (SOM dated July 3). The…
Sir, It is indeed a good news that the long-pending Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill has been passed by both the Houses of the Parliament to infuse greater momentum to bring down the…
Sir, Apropos the report concerning the possible recurrence of excess rainfall and landslides in Kodagu this monsoon too like in 2018 (SOM dated April 25), it is unfortunate that the Geological Society…
Sir, A walk around the Kukkarahalli Lake is a unique experience for anyone who lives in Mysuru or visits this beautiful city. The tranquil Lake, with such soothing greenery all around it,…
Sir, With reference to the news item “Mandya DC urges parents not to buy bikes for students” (SOM dated June 29), I would like to share my views. When my son was…
Sir, We the residents of K.R. Srinivasan, IPS Nagar, Police Layout 3rd Stage appeal to the authorities concerned to maintain street lights on the Ring Road starting from APMC Yard junction to…
Sir, We, Mysureans are fortunate to have some greenery and open space around, despite land mafia encroaching vital lung spaces in the city. These open spaces and green patches help people to…
