Sir, Waste materials and garbage are thrown carelessly on main/cross roads and other places affecting both humans and animals. We would like to draw everyone’s attention to what is happening in Devanur, now Rajivnagar 3rd Stage near Narayana Hospital. Waste items are dumped daily on the roads and set ablaze. The toxic and foul smell…

Is Prof. CDN in Town?  Australian High Commissioner !! Sir, The article titled CDN’s Dhvanyaloka is 40 (Star of Mysore dated Dec. 7) carried my memory back to over 40 years with the above query which is still registered in my mind. The then Australian High Commissioner in India was on a visit to Mysore…

Sir, During my regular morning walk, I noticed the carcass of a cat lying in Chinmayi Park, Manujapatha Road, Kuvempunagar, on Dec.7. I telephonically requested the Mysuru City Corporation to get the cat’s body removed as foul smell was emanating from it and dogs were feeding on the same. I got a prompt message on…

Sir, Krishna Vilas Road is home to several Schools and a Junior College. Hundreds of students use this road daily to and fro mornings, afternoons and in the evenings to commute. Most of them are rural students who walk from nearby city bus stand. To prevent plying of heavy vehicles which were causing accidents involving…

Sir, We stay in Mysuru and wanted to experience the joy of flying from Mysore Airport in Mandakalli. We happily booked air tickets from Air India for our trip to Kochi on 8.11.2019 for our travel on 8.12.2019 — Flight AI9893, Booking ref YM76T. But the happiness lasted for 4 days since I received a…

Sir, Drainage work is under progress from Muda circle up to the junction of Dewan’s Road in Ramavilas Road. The drain constructed is a bit higher than the footpath and the footpath is a bit higher from the road level. The rain water has no way to flow into the drain from the road side…

Sir, Your news item on the condition of Kalidasa road leading to Vijayanagar (SOM dated Dec. 2) and the apathy shown by the elected representatives, former and current, couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. The condition of the roads not only slows down the traffic, but also leads to usage of the cross…

Sir, Apropos “Nuisance of technology and mobile addiction” (SOM dated Dec.5), I wish to add that the technology in general and mobile technology in particular  is taking the entire generation to a disastrous ruin of young energy which was supposed to be taking the nation towards intellectual upliftment. The sad end to a story, rather…

Sir, Days are gone when one would wait for a trunk call or would walk miles to talk to someone on distance through STD. Now everyone is easily accessible to the trending technology of mobile phones.  The number of users is so high that it is a rare sight to see someone with hands free…

Sir, What’s wrong with India ? A “Gang rape and Murder” can happen like any other crime! I am referring to the gang rape and murder of 26-year-old veterinary doctor in Hyderabad. Look at our Law, who is to be held accountable? The Accused, The Executive, the Legislative or the Judiciary? The Law states, “Any…