Sir, With the increase in number of traffic rules violators (it is observed that a violator by default violates multiple traffic rules) we have some motorists who derive pleasure in honking continuously at the traffic signals. When the signal turns green, due to some reasons the vehicles close to the signal would not have moved…
MCC’s callousness in COVID times
June 30, 2020Sir, This is to bring to the notice of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities their callousness and apathy towards safety in times of COVID-19. The MCC workers were seen cleaning the drainage in a well-populated area like Kuvempunagar recently and they did not bother to have the minimum requirement of safety like masks and gloves. …
COVID impact on education system
June 28, 2020Sir, In addition to giving a strong blow to the economy, COVID-19 is collapsing health, knowledge and education system of our future citizens. Now the Government is in a dilemma to re-open or otherwise the educational institutions with the fear of further outbreak. At the same time keeping schools closed for long makes the children…
Control stray dogs menace on city streets
June 27, 2020Sir, I am a resident of Vani Vilas Layout near Abhishek Circle, Hebbal. I have been living in this area since 10 years and I have noticed that the number of stray dogs has increased considerably. It has almost become impossible to walk on any street without being chased by these dogs. Due to these…
A pond and a desert on Ring Road!
June 26, 2020Sir, A pond is created whenever the Ring Road between Hinkal Flyover and Seshadripuram Degree College gets a good rain and it is converted into a desert as soon as the water dries up (see photos). The water stagnation is because of clogged drain or improper slope for the water to enter the drain. Once…
COVID-19: Some thoughts on the Academic Year 2020-21
June 25, 2020Sir, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has interrupted the Academic Year 2020-21 from KG to PG and even Professional courses had to be closed indefinitely. The online classes for KG to V Standard is banned by the Government in order to reduce stress among growing children which is no doubt to be welcomed. Even the online session…
More on manholes in the middle of roads & roadsides
June 24, 2020Sir, When a manhole or sidewalks or any public way is repaired and is left to dry/cure, the contractor is obligated to install a barrier all round it with a well lit (after dark) cautionary notice to users to beware. The contractor after the mandatory wait period for dry/cure must remove the cautionary notice and…
Shift manholes from the centre of roads to sides
June 23, 2020Sir, We see many times people complain about the bad conditions of roads and after suffering for so many months and reports published in media, the concerned will initiate action to metal the same. But the pleasure of driving on the re-metalled road will not last for long. Reason: Just within two or three weeks,…
Remove mud from Valmiki Road
June 22, 2020Sir, There is a lot of mud accumulation on Valmiki Road near Maharani’s College. Owing to rains, some parts of the road are slushy and is posing a danger to two-wheeler riders. Hence, on behalf of the motorists and pedestrians, I request the MCC authorities concerned to remove the mud from the side of the…
Unrepaired overflowing sewage manhole on Chamaraja Double Road
June 21, 2020Sir, This is the pathetic state of the underground sewage system in front of Bank of Baroda, Chamaraja Double Road branch. For the past one month, MCC has tried to repair the overflowing sewage manhole and dug up in front of the Bank in three places. But till today, it is not repaired. People visit…
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