Sir, This is with reference to KBG’s Abracadabra titled “India acquires ‘Shakti’ with Rafale: Remembering Ajit Doval’s Speech” in SOM dated July 30, 2020. He has rightly pointed out two reasons for the defeats of Hindu kings in different parts of what was called “Bharata” or “Bharatavarsha” by the invaders in the past — that…

Sir, In these days of COVID-19, the Government Hospitals, specially in taluks, must have basic facilities like x-ray and oxygen. But sadly they are not available for reasons (genuine or false) of repairs, non-supply or doctors on leave. In such a situation, what should a poor labourer, with all the Government given cards like Aadhaar…

Sir, I wish to highlight a recurring disaster on NH-766 between Mysuru and Nanjangud during monsoons (opposite Mallana Moole Mutt), causing disruption and diversion of vehicular traffic days on. Every year it repeats; last year at high magnitude, this year slightly less. Especially the stretch between Chikkayana Chatra village and Kabini bridge (near Basavanapura) is…

Sir, This refers to KBG’s article “Nostalgically Speaking — 5: Mission Hospital, Old Glory” (Star of Mysore dated Aug.16) which was very excellent. Please permit me to add a few words: It is true the two top doctors of Holdsworth Memorial Hospital, popularly known as Mission Hospital, Dr. John Eswaraiah, FRCS (Eng), FRCS Edinburgh, FACS…

Sir, The residents of Vishwamanava Double Road, especially between Dr. Sri Shivakumara Swamiji Circle and Gadadhara Circle, are a worried lot. The road widening that was taken up recently has turned out to be a bane rather than a boon for the locality. All thanks to rash and negligent driving, residents, who venture out for…

Sir, The Consular and Passport Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts have launched a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Mysuru. The POPSK located at Metagalli Post Office processes online passport applications but only for 40 applicants and only under the normal category. POPSK is a very beneficial…

Sir, Senior citizens occupy a sizeable population in India, thanks to longevity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this group of people had to undergo tension and stress due to their age-related problems. Aged parents living with their children had to adjust to the set of rules and the little freedom they had, thus lost. Most of…

Sir, This is to draw the attention of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities towards substantial number of unsterilised stray dogs that are causing public nuisance on Ashoka Road, East Cross-32, Lashkar Mohalla. These stray dogs scatter the leftover food particles and packets dumped by the residents at a place for clearance all over the road….

Sir, This is to bring to light a few facts about the rainfall in Kodagu that go to contradict certain information furnished and views expressed in the articles “August rain in Kodagu due to climate change ….” (SOM dated Aug. 6) and “Kodagu receives 272 percent more rainfall in just 7 days” (SOM dated Aug….