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T.S. Satyan remembered
Sir, While reading the article on T.S. Satyan in Star of Mysore dated Aug. 16, I was reminded about an incident. It was 27th May 1964. I was finalising Income Tax Returns…
4 Sept 2023 · 1 min read
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Water supply crisis in Vijayanagar 4th Stage
Sir, In what appears to be a never-ending ordeal for residents of Vijayanagar 4th Stage 2nd Phase in Mysuru, a severe water supply crisis has been plaguing the locality for over a…
3 Sept 2023 · 1 min read
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Suggestion to prevent misuse of mobile phones on roads
Sir, Looking at the accidents that are happening due to overuse/misuse of the mobile phone on the roads, I feel that the mobile companies/network providers should come up with softwares wherein the…
2 Sept 2023 · 1 min read
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Lacuna in biometric updating process at Aadhaar Seva Kendra
Sir, I visited Aadhaar Seva Kendra, operated by UIDAI in Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, on 13.6.2023 to update my biometrics. My Aadhaar number is xxxx-xxxx-9489. Original date of issue is 26.1.2011. I received updated…
1 Sept 2023 · 1 min read
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Reschedule timings of Shatabdi and Vande Bharat Express trains
Sir, The recent move by the South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, to revise the break / maintenance schedule of Train No. 12007 / 12008 Shatabdi Express and No.22607 / 22608 Vande…
31 Aug 2023 · 2 min read
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Continuation of NEP: Ex-VCs Forum clarifies
Sir, It was reported recently in a section of the Press that a few former Vice-Chancellors (VCs), at a meeting convened by different groups, have lent support for the continuation of National…
30 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Woes of a train traveller
Sir, On a meeting, I had to go to Hyderabad for a day’s visit with a few of my friends. Since there is a direct train from Mysuru to Kacheguda and back…
29 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Waste water disposal causing health hazards at Gangammagudi Street
Sir, This is to highlight the pathetic state of Gangammagudi Street in Devaraja Mohalla. As seen in the picture, a concerning issue arises with the absence of a proper channel and process…
28 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Revamp Contour Road in Gokulam
Sir, I reside in Gokulam 3rd Stage and am writing to address a pressing concern regarding the deplorable state of the Contour Road in our locality. The road that connects to KRS…
27 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Dangerous and unscientific road hump in Old Kesare
Sir, A speed-breaker installed near Old Kesare Government School to reduce the speed of vehicles and for safe movement of school children is a welcome move. But this unscientifically erected road hump…
26 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Road cuttings not asphalted by MCC
Sir, For the purpose of laying of a cable or water line or for any related repairs of these by cutting the road, MCC collects the road cutting fee and then gives…
25 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Remembering T.S. Satyan
Sir, It was a pleasure reading the news item titled ‘Remembering T.S. Satyan’ in SOM dated Aug. 16 and Aug. 18 about the legendary Photo-journalist T.S. Satyan. I knew Satyan from the…
24 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Mysore University: No longer ‘A Place of Happenings’
Sir, This has reference to the article, “University of Mysore: Today” by Dr. H.A. Ranganath (SOM dated Aug. 5). As an old alumnus of the University of Mysore, I was very pained…
23 Aug 2023 · 3 min read
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Dirty spot in clean city
Sir, This photo was taken next to a Mosque on Akbar Road Cross, Lashkar Mohalla. The stench emanating from this place is such that it is impossible to pray with concentration and…
22 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Focus on Tier II and III cities is need of the hour
Sir, Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan's suggestion (or advice!?) to decentralise investments beyond Bengaluru and divert to Tier II and III cities like Mysuru, Hubballi - Dharwad is a right advice (SOM dated…
21 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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On Lansdowne Building
Sir, This is with reference to the article on Lansdowne Building (SOM dated Aug.13). To my knowledge, shortly after the tragedy, structural expert Dr. C. S. Vishwanath (since deceased) of Torsteel Foundation,…
21 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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On heritage buildings
Sir, The article on the pathetic state of Lansdowne building (Star of Mysore dated Aug.13) comes as a shock to me. The building in the front has all along been barricaded. Hence…
20 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Heritage Structure Vs Human Lives
Sir, Hats off to the High Court Division Bench for quashing the PIL against the demolition of Devaraja Market (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 10). From the news report it appears that…
19 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Devaraja Market PIL: Petitioner’s woes
Sir, I draw your attention to the news item titled "High Court quashes PIL against demolition of Devaraja Market" (SOM dated Aug. 10, 2023) wherein your reporter has said: "A Division Bench,…
19 Aug 2023 · 3 min read
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Concern over the safety of commuters on Expressway
Sir, The two recent robberies by bike-borne riders on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 14) are shocking and looks very strange as only just a few days ago the officials…
18 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Set the Expressway speed limits based on road design
Sir, The recent press reports about the Safety Committee’s establishment to address safety concerns on Mysuru - Bengaluru Expressway have sparked discussions about potential measures to improve road safety. One of the…
17 Aug 2023 · 2 min read
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Need more flights from Mysuru
Sir, The lack of flights to major cities like Mumbai and Delhi from Mysuru despite several demands from the public is a concerning issue. One potential solution to address this problem could…
16 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Things that took away the 'Cleanest City' tag
Sir, This refers to the news item "Swachh Survekshan -2023: MCC Seeks Citizen Feedback" in SOM dated Aug. 4 to ensure that Mysuru gets a higher ranking in the eighth edition of…
14 Aug 2023 · 1 min read
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Plan circular bus routes before Dasara to avoid chaos
Sir, As the Dasara festivities approach, I am writing to draw your attention to a pressing concern that puts significant pressure on the road network and transportation system in Mysuru. During this…
13 Aug 2023 · 1 min read