Sir, The article on National Education Policy (NEP) by Prof. G.L. Shekar (SOM dated Aug.31) has given an excellent overview of the new education policy. In all of the areas proposed, the…
Sir, This refers to K.B. Ganapathy’s Abracadabra titled “Nostalgically Speaking – 6: L. Revannasiddaiah, IPS (Rtd.)” in SOM dated Aug.23, 2020. Truly an amazing article about a great person indeed. The very…
Sir, I had the good fortune of meeting and sharing the platform with our late President Pranab Mukherjee twice. First time it was at Tirupati when the book ‘Gold Coins in the…
Sir, This has reference to special instructions in the wake of Covid-19 by the Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies (ARCS) to all Societies and Associations to get their audited statements and balance…
Sir, Dr. M.S. Natashekar, the city’s well-known ENT Surgeon who is equally well-known as a very capable singer himself, has in his recent article on the occasion of the 44th death anniversary…
Sir, Although Covid-19 cases are increasing in city, some people are not taking precautions. Many are seen either not wearing the mask or wearing it wrongly by exposing their nose. Ignoring the…
Sir, Thinking of heritage structures, an old Railway Bridge (probably the oldest in the country) over Kapila river near Nanjangud comes to my mind, which pre-dates even the Wellesley bridge of Srirangapatna.…
Sir, This is with reference to KBG’s Abracadabra titled “India acquires ‘Shakti’ with Rafale: Remembering Ajit Doval’s Speech” in SOM dated July 30, 2020. He has rightly pointed out two reasons for…
Sir, In these days of COVID-19, the Government Hospitals, specially in taluks, must have basic facilities like x-ray and oxygen. But sadly they are not available for reasons (genuine or false) of…
Sir, I wish to highlight a recurring disaster on NH-766 between Mysuru and Nanjangud during monsoons (opposite Mallana Moole Mutt), causing disruption and diversion of vehicular traffic days on. Every year it…
Sir, This refers to KBG’s article “Nostalgically Speaking — 5: Mission Hospital, Old Glory” (Star of Mysore dated Aug.16) which was very excellent. Please permit me to add a few words: It…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the civic authorities concerned towards the following issues: General litter, strewn garbage, overgrown weeds, partying roadside and in public spaces like parks and inadequate…
Sir, The residents of Vishwamanava Double Road, especially between Dr. Sri Shivakumara Swamiji Circle and Gadadhara Circle, are a worried lot. The road widening that was taken up recently has turned out…
Sir, The Consular and Passport Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts have launched a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Mysuru. The POPSK located at…
Sir, Senior citizens occupy a sizeable population in India, thanks to longevity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this group of people had to undergo tension and stress due to their age-related problems. Aged…
Sir, This is to draw the attention of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities towards substantial number of unsterilised stray dogs that are causing public nuisance on Ashoka Road, East Cross-32, Lashkar Mohalla.…
Sir, This is to bring to light a few facts about the rainfall in Kodagu that go to contradict certain information furnished and views expressed in the articles “August rain in Kodagu…
Sir, This refers to the news item mentioning that MCC will take severe action including attachment of property, if property tax is not paid immediately (SOM dated Aug.14). It is really commendable…
Sir, The warning by MCC Commissioner (refer news “MCC tax defaulters warned” in SOM dated Aug.14) is indeed a long pending initiative from the civic body. Almost all commercial property owners collect…
Sir, KBG’s Abracadabra titled “Nostalgically Speaking-3 on Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar” in SOM dated Aug. 2, triggered off reminiscences of a distant past when the former Prince used to be my classmate…
Sir, The head-on collisions between two-wheelers is frequently being reported in and around Mysuru city. The latest in the series happened on July 14 this year when a scooter and bike collided…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Heavy water release from KRS Dam: Movement on historic Wellesley Bridge banned” in Star of Mysore dated Aug.10. Now this is what I call…
Sir, A couple of days back near V.V. Mohalla Police Station signal, the driving tutor of a driving school was prompting his student - driver to jump the signal and drive towards…
Sir, Foul smell is emanating from the UGD in First Cross, G-Block, Ramakrishnanagar (R.K.Nagar) under Ward 58 for the last 3 to 4 months causing nuisance and health hazards to the residents.…
