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 walking track more conducive for walking and jogging. I am a long distance runner who runs regularly at the Lake on that track…
Is it a prejudiced view by TJS George?
January 16, 2021Sir, 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 in America where Trump supporters rioted and laid siege to the Capitol Hill — equivalent to our Parliament House — says, “…think of…
Commendable response by PFA to animal rescue call
January 15, 2021Sir, 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 the whole time and it was exploring the road, it surely wouldn’t have survived the night. I did the next best thing by…
‘A treasure trove of facts and statistics’
January 13, 2021Sir, 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 tourist spots, history, monuments, culture; anything we name it, he has in-depth information on all. I happened to read one of his recent…
Renovate Kukkarahalli Lake walking track on the lines of Cheluvamba Park pathway
January 12, 2021Sir, 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. Meanwhile, Cheluvamba Park walking track which had become a nightmare for walkers has now been renovated as suggested by some concerned readers and…
Point of View: The sting in the tail comment
January 11, 2021Sir, 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 God: Governor, SOM dated Jan.5). This letter of the Governor is in reply to the write up by the journalist published in The…
God save India
January 10, 2021Sir, 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 well. He had suggested that the American Presidents and leaders who normally end their speech with the words “God bless you and God…
Kukkarahalli Lake walking track needs to be renovated
January 9, 2021Sir, 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 track that is filled with uneven jelly stones throughout making it difficult for the walkers and joggers. Even I have seen some brisk…
Stray thoughts on C&D waste treatment plant in city
January 8, 2021Sir, 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 bold step to resolve the major problem of Mysuru city by taking up a project for C&D waste treatment plant. I also came…
KSRTC student bus pass complications
January 7, 2021Sir, 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 application. After filling the application in service portal, we have to upload the same online. Then, we have to take the printout of…
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