Sir, Whatever it may be the reasons for opening liquor shops amid COVID-19 in the country, social distancing has taken a back seat in many parts of the nation. It is feared that it may lead to spread of infection, if any one person in that group is symptomatic and contact tracing is also not…

Sir, The MUDA has approved the current year’s budget for so many new projects to come up including formation of several new layouts which is a good sign for development of Mysuru city.  At the same time, I would appeal to MUDA, while framing the budget and execution accordingly, to review the pending projects at…

Sir, This has reference to various letters and suggestions with regard to MCC property tax payment for 2020-2021. I fail to understand why there is no response in the matter from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). First suggestion: MCC staff to collect cheque from residents from their doorstep. Second: MCC to provide their account number…

Sir, I am baffled, dismayed and disappointed by the way our people conduct themselves as if they believe in the adage, “All are equal but some are more equal than others.”   I am saying this with references to some of the news reports published in ‘SOM’ dated May 2. I am referring to three events:…

Sir, It is heartening to note that MCC has initiated steps to penalise people for not wearing face mask and for spitting in public places and on roads (From May 1, shell out Rs. 100, ‘SOM’ dated Apr. 28).  Similar to spitting, open defecation and urination are still seen across  the country, including Mysuru city….

Sir, I wish to thank Prof. K.V. Satyan for his well-written analysis of current situation, more particularly of NRI grandparents (letter titled ‘A curse called Corona in ‘SOM’ dated Apr.29). Incidentally, we are also stuck in Dallas, Texas, albeit in the cosy comforts of our daughter and son-in-law’s home amidst two lovely grandkids in lockdown…

Sir, The recent move by the Government to extend Work From Home (WFH) for the employees of IT companies till July 31 is a welcome reprieve. The move will prevent further spread of the pandemic as most of the employees will be restricted to stay-at-home and work.  The WFH extension otherwise for IT industry will…

 Sir, Many have already said almost everything about this merciless, pandemic called COVID-19.  I am also truly trying to share my feelings with many of my friends on this curse called Corona. It has not been easy for me to understand the terrible destruction of many aspects of our life and life itself.  As always…

Sir, We have been under lockdown since March 25, 2020, for good. Our Prime Minister was clever enough to put the entire country under lockdown very quickly. We all must thank the PM for the timely act. During lockdown period, till now, we observed that most of the deaths due to COVID-19 have occurred in…

Sir, In the absence of medicines to cure COVID-19, social distancing and maintaining personal hygiene are very important to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Though Government is increasing awareness about these in the public, when it comes to implementation, both the people and the authorities are failing at many places to adopt social…