Sir, This refers to the article titled ‘Political Leadership and State’s Prosperity’ published in Star of Mysore on Saturday last under Black & White column. In his article, columnist Vikram Muthanna refers to a mobile phone company that had approached the previous Karnataka Government for land to set up a manufacturing unit. Since I had…
Curb rampant mobile usage while at the wheels
July 11, 2021Sir, With the Traffic Police personnel busy on COVID duty now, the habitual traffic rules violators are having a hey-day, causing immense inconvenience to the fellow motorists. Usage of mobile phones while driving has become very rampant now. When a four-wheel driver in front of us is on mobile, it can be very irritating. They…
Huge tree posing risk to houses
July 10, 2021Sir, I would like to bring to the notice of the MCC the risk posed by a big tree growing in front of our house (No. 50) in the 2nd Main Road, H-Block, Ramakrishnanagar. As can be seen in the photo, it is a huge tree and on one side of it the electricity supply…
Maintenance of heritage buildings: Follow Good Engineering Practices
July 9, 2021Sir, The article on Lansdowne building by Dr. Javeed Nayeem in Star of Mysore dated July 4 took me to my childhood memories. Though my childhood was in Bombay, every summer vacation our family used be in Mysore. I remember visiting ‘Phalamrutha’ almost daily or on alternate days with my maternal uncle to eat the…
From Kolar to Texas: Student revives forgotten memories of a teacher
July 8, 2021Sir, This refers to the feature article titled “Reviving Forgotten Memories” published in Star of Mysore dated July 7 (page 9). It was one of the finest articles on Mohammed Nizamuddin, the football player of yesteryears. Incidentally written by his grand-daughter Areebah Tasdeeq, the article took me down the memory lane with nostalgic memories. Mr….
The NCC Experience: Prompt service by District COVID War Room Helpline
July 7, 2021Sir, On being posted from Jabalpur to field in Eastern Command, I had decided to move family to Mysuru, for purpose of my son’s studies. The prevailing second wave of COVID-19 and varying lockdown status of intervening States of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra and Karnataka coupled with the requirement of e-pass added to the perplexity of…
Make mask wearing mandatory at public places
July 6, 2021Sir, Many establishments, malls and tourist places have been thrown open now. Though these activities are required for reviving the economy, it is a matter of great concern for the citizens as the city is a major tourist attraction for people from Kerala and Bengaluru, for they are waiting for an outing. Hence as a…
Pathetic condition of Park
July 5, 2021Sir, Recently I started going for evening walk in the park located behind JSS Law College, Kuvempunagar and it was so disheartening to see the state of the park. Many elderly come for walks and the park is no less than a dustbin. Where are the area Corporators or authorities concerned? Can’t they even take…
Pipe laid after spoiling road
July 4, 2021Sir, After prolonged wait, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has laid new drainage pipe in Ward 34 of 8th Cross in Vinaya Marga, Siddartha Layout. Now after digging to lay the pipe, MCC never bothered to lay proper road instead the dug earth was simply shovelled back not even properly levelled but just heaped using the…
K.V. Sampath Kumar: Death in harness
July 3, 2021Sir, The death of K.V. Sampath Kumar, Managing Editor, Sudharma, was literally in harness since it occurred on Wednesday (June 30) while he was editing Sudharma of the day which his late father K.N. Varadaraja Iyengar had started in 1970. He had been striving hard to develop and reach this level by promoting, preserving and…
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