Sir, The interest rates on deposits and savings accounts are moving in a downward trend due to various financial and economic reasons. If the trend continues, the day may not be too…
Sir, This refers to the news item “MCC collects tax through Property Index Number” in ‘SOM’ yesterday. It is a welcome move and a first stage of going online. What is missing…
Sir, The Government is permitting for all the shops and other activities to be open but how about the students, who are waiting for their revaluation results from the University of Mysore…
Sir, We are facing street dog menace in Vijayanagar 3rd Stage D-Block since a long time. Of late the number of dogs has risen and they are causing noise pollution even in…
Sir, BSNL has closed some of its Customer Service Centres (CSCs) and entrusted them to franchises. Siddarthanagar CSC is one such unit closed. Ever since this change was effected, customers are put…
Sir, I read an interesting news in ‘SOM’ e-paper yesterday regarding the 'Corona Awareness Song' sung by Police Inspector S.D. Suresh Kumar. Immediately, I searched for the song from YouTube link given…
Sir, With the COVID pandemic eruption in early March this year, and declaring of the lockdown, many agencies and institutions both Government and private came forward voluntarily to help the people to…
Sir, The MCC at its recent meeting is said to be thinking of introducing Akrama Sakrama in Mysuru also. Please do not do this mistake. Does it mean MCC will be legalising…
Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Government is starved of tax revenue. It should devise a simple mode for citizens to pay their house tax dues. The best mode would…
Sir, Many readers have voiced their concern on social distancing when MCC or MUDA open up their counters for tax collection. Till date there is no input from these two organisations on…
Sir, Whatever it may be the reasons for opening liquor shops amid COVID-19 in the country, social distancing has taken a back seat in many parts of the nation. It is feared…
Sir, The MUDA has approved the current year's budget for so many new projects to come up including formation of several new layouts which is a good sign for development of Mysuru…
Sir, This has reference to various letters and suggestions with regard to MCC property tax payment for 2020-2021. I fail to understand why there is no response in the matter from the…
Sir, I am baffled, dismayed and disappointed by the way our people conduct themselves as if they believe in the adage, “All are equal but some are more equal than others.” I…
Sir, It is heartening to note that MCC has initiated steps to penalise people for not wearing face mask and for spitting in public places and on roads (From May 1, shell…
Sir, I wish to thank Prof. K.V. Satyan for his well-written analysis of current situation, more particularly of NRI grandparents (letter titled ‘A curse called Corona in ‘SOM’ dated Apr.29). Incidentally, we…
Sir, The recent move by the Government to extend Work From Home (WFH) for the employees of IT companies till July 31 is a welcome reprieve. The move will prevent further spread…
Sir, Many have already said almost everything about this merciless, pandemic called COVID-19. I am also truly trying to share my feelings with many of my friends on this curse called Corona.…
Sir, We have been under lockdown since March 25, 2020, for good. Our Prime Minister was clever enough to put the entire country under lockdown very quickly. We all must thank the…
Sir, In the absence of medicines to cure COVID-19, social distancing and maintaining personal hygiene are very important to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Though Government is increasing awareness about…
Sir, Even after much hype starting from the past 6 months we have been hearing and reading that property tax collection will be made online from 1st April 2020. We have also…
Sir, The recent move by Railways to ensure food security to the nation during pandemic crisis by running freight trains is highly appreciated. The move comes at a time when the entire…
Sir, The Government is distributing free half litre milk everyday for the poor. Taking advantage, even people who can afford may also avail this opportunity. With no revenue for the Government due…
Sir, The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has been highlighting and reiterating every year the need to alleviate the sufferings of the prompt and genuine tax-payers to stand in long queues at the…
