Sir, The recent write-up on the Architect of Mysore AIR Dr. M.V. Gopalaswamy by his grand-daughter (SOM dated Sept.12) makes it a worthy reading. She has unearthed many facts we never knew. The toils and troubles he faced in turning his dream a reality are really appreciable. Attempting at an unknown project, with literally zero-technology…

Sir, Apropos to the news item about the proposed flyover near Columbia Asia junction (SOM dated Sept.12) it is imperative that the road ahead leading to Mysuru city needs to be developed and widened without delay as under: From Tipu Circle to Suburban bus stand via St. Philomena’s Hostel/Ambedkar Statue Circle. Tipu Circle to city…

Sir, Parking on the footpath is becoming a major issue for the safety of pedestrians. Footpaths are meant for pedestrians to walk safely instead of taking the risk while walking on the road and not to hinder free movement of vehicles. However, people are seen parking their two-wheelers and even four-wheelers on the footpaths inconveniencing…

Sir, This refers to the valuable article on traditional oil press (SOM dated Sept. 6) and kudos to M. Kamlesh who is trying to rejuvenate a cottage industry which is almost dead. It is all the more impressive that having an M.Tech degree in his hand he decided to get into a traditional craft. The…

Sir, I fully endorse the views of Dr. Javeed Nayeem (SOM dated Sept.4) on restoration of heritage bridges in general and the Lushington (Shivanasamudra), Wellesley (Srirangapatna) and Kapila (Nanjangud) bridges in particular. Given the loopholes and lapses in our administration set up and the dissonance prevalent among the powers that be, there is no guarantee…

Sir, It is with interest I read KBG’s Abracadabra “Here cometh oilman with the memories of the past” on U.B. Acharya’s (UB as often referred) 364-page tome, “Random Thoughts of an Oilman” (SOM dated Sept. 3). Since I am also an oilman, UB had requested me if I could review the book and I readily…

Sir, This has reference to the news item “MUDA Chairman on inspection-spree” (SOM dated Sept.7). The Chairman’s visit centred around inspection of eight sites located in different localities and are in custody of MUDA that have been identified for executing the Affordable Group Housing Scheme that is pending since 2012. A survey was also conducted…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) Initiative: JSS Science and Technology University signs MoU with NHAI” (SOM dated Sept. 7). Indeed, a very good initiative by JSS STU. Universities across the country must start doing serious research and the Government of India should provide financial aid in support of the…

Sir, It is noteworthy to see that our Traffic Cops are out of COVID duty and back on Mysuru roads conducting checks on the erring motorists. But it is noticed that the Traffic Police personnel are stationed at the same locations under the jurisdiction of their respective Traffic Police Stations. This has resulted in hoodwinking…

Sir, There is a vacant site measuring a few acres in Gokulam 3rd Stage behind the recently built amphitheatre and 4th Main Road lying vacant since the Layout was formed 50 years ago. Apart from some wild vegetation which has grown there, it has become a ‘Dumping Yard’ of the Mysuru City Corporation and other…