Sir, With reference to the recent news items in SOM about the DC inspecting Lansdowne and Devaraja Market buildings and then Minister Khader too visiting Lansdowne building, I wish to express my thoughts on the subject. Both the buildings are unique heritage structures and there are reports concerning both — one arguing for retention and…

Sir, My great-grandmother, late Tukku Bai Bhojgade had constructed a Janopakari building in 1913, in Gavipuram, Bengaluru, in memory of her husband late Venkata Rao Bhojgade. Among other community-related activities, classes were conducted for the neighbourhood children, one of whom reportedly was actor Rajinikanth. As the school strength had steadily increased, my father, late Prof….

Sir, This is with reference to the news report in Star of Mysore dated Dec.2 regarding extension of time till Dec. 31, 2018 for submission of Digital Life Certificate (DLC). In this regard, on behalf of many pensioners like me I wish the Regional PF Commissioner to please clarify the following: 1. Whether the earlier…

Sir, In support of the letters recently published in SOM on stray dog menace, I would also like to throw some light on a very similar situation here in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage. A pack of dogs are constantly barking throughout the night which affects every- one’s sleep in the neighbour- hood. It is also very…

Sir, When I moved into Jayalakshmipuram III Block some 18  years back, I noticed that the street in front of my house did not have a name. The street-name board just said “Block III”! (Anyone would know that it is not a street name but a locality name.) Having failed to get a “Namakarana” for…

Sir, In March 2018, the new building of the DC’s Office on Bannur Road in Siddarthanagar was inaugurated in a hurry by the then Chief Minister. Even today, no effort has been made to shift the offices to the new building, which looks like a haunted bungalow. Will the officials concerned take prompt action to…

Sir, Nowadays, the stray dog menace is very much on the rise in Roopanagar, particularly in and around 4th Cross. The residents, especially senior citizens are facing difficulty to take rest during day as well as in the night. The dogs start barking from midnight  and continue till dawn. They come in groups and stand…

Sir, The stray dog menace is increasing day by day on MIG Houses Road in Bademakan near Tipu Circle, N.R. Mohalla. Dogs pounce on passers-by, two-wheeler riders and children. As a result, the children are scared of walking on the road. If this is not checked at the earliest, many persons may end up as…

Sir, I visited the BSNL Office in Jayalakshmipuram today with an intention of changing my SIM from Post-paid to Pre-paid. At the inquiry I was directed rightly and went to the appropriate desks with my request, wherein I was offered seat everywhere. I was guided correctly and asked me to clear my Post-paid bill. It…

Sir, It is more than two months since sewage water is overflowing from the manhole on the service road of Ring Road-Vishwamanava Road junction in Kanakadasanagar. Neither the Corporator nor the MCC officials are bothered about this problem which is emanating foul smell. On behalf of the tax-paying residents I once again request the authorities…