Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Residents warned against letting rainwater into UGD system: MCC sets 15-day deadline” in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 17. While appreciating the seriousness exhibited…
Give priority in attending to their problems Sir, Life expectancy at birth is about 70 percent as found during the population census of 2011, and also indicated that there are about 104…
Sir, India’s victory at Gabba is marvellous and historic as none of the cricketing countries has defeated Aussies in this ground since 1988. Young India’s performance is adorable as the budding boys…
Sir, Indian soldiers are known for their best fighting spirit in the world followed by the new crop of doctor warriors in Covid-19 pandemic. The latest to join the rank is our…
Sir, We come across many news items that Mysuru is once again in the race for being adjudged as the cleanest city in India. We wonder what are the parameters to fulfil…
Sir, This refers to the news item “Residents warned against letting rainwater into UGD system: MCC sets 15-day deadline” (Star of Mysore dated Jan. 17). I don’t think anyone will proactively disconnect…
Sir, It was indeed sad to read about the demise of Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj (Star of Mysore dated Jan.13). As I was closely associated with the Swamiji in my younger days, I…
Sir, This is in response to the letter “Kukkarahalli Lake track needs to be renovated” (SOM dated Jan. 9) suggesting that the authorities install slabs and lights in order to make the…
Sir, After reading ‘Point of View’ by TJS George in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 12, I must say it is a skewed point of view. George, writing about the incredible happenings…
Sir, On Sunday evening I saw an abandoned puppy by the side of my house. Somebody inconsiderate enough had left the little puppy in a cardboard box. The poor thing was whining…
Sir, I am overwhelmed reading through the feature articles penned by senior journalist Gouri Satya on various things surrounding our royal city — be it the heritage buildings, about Wadiyars, religious and…
Sir, It is a pity that Kukkarahalli Kere walking track is badly in need of repairs and renovation (SOM dated Jan.9) and one hopes it gets the urgent attention from authorities concerned.…
Sir, TJS George, a veteran journalist with apologies to the readers, has shared in his weekly column the letter written by Arif Mohammad Khan, the Governor of Kerala (Columnist thinks he is…
Sir, Vikram Muthanna’s article titled “God save America for the sake of Democracy” published on SOM dated Jan. 9 hits the nail on the head as a lesson to we Indians as…
Sir, The walking track in Kukkarahalli Lake is neither conducive for walking nor jogging. The track has not been upgraded for a long time. I am a regular walker here on this…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Ground works begin for C&D waste treatment plant in city” (SOM dated Jan. 3). At last, MP Pratap Simha has taken a strong and…
Sir, This year, KSRTC student bus pass system is creating a lot of inconvenience to students as well as parents. First, students have to take the print out of the bus pass…
Sir, This is regarding the proposed total facelift for Subbarayanakere Park (SOM dated Dec.16). Gallows structure complete with a hanging figure in a noose in a Park? I am more than taken…
Sir, The Water Tank Road in Vijayanagar is in a pathetic state with lot of pits and potholes throughout the stretch, especially the road connecting Vijayanagar Water Tank to Krishna Devaraya (KD)…
Sir, This has reference to the news item “Yuva Brigade volunteers clean Kapila bathing ghat in Nanjangud” (SOM dated Dec.26) and subsequent comments. While appreciating the efforts made by green enthusiasts Yuva…
Sir, Kudos to V.V. Puram Traffic Police for swiftly taking action and tracking down a cab, the driver of which is responsible for killing a youth in a freak accident in Vijayanagar…
Sir, I am a regular reader of SOM and look forward to reading K.B. Ganapathy’s column. I particularly enjoy reading hitherto unknown stories of seemingly obvious legends, landmarks and artifacts in and…
Sir, Haphazard parking of vehicles, especially two-wheelers and four-wheelers, on city roads and in Highways has become a nuisance. It looks like vehicle users either do not have knowledge about the basic…
Sir, On behalf of the tax-paying citizens, I appeal to the MCC and Mysuru Traffic Police to clear the footpaths and some parts of the roads occupied by the merchants. Some merchants…
