Sir, This refers to the news item titled “MUDA-allotted ‘B-Kharab’ lands of Kurubarahalli Sy. No. 4 and Alanahalli Sy. No. 41: Lethargy delays implementation of Cabinet decision” (SOM dated July 3). The previous Siddharamaiah Government at a Cabinet meeting had taken a decision on dropping MUDA and CITB Layouts comprising Siddarthanagar, K.C. Nagar and J.C….

Sir, It is indeed a good news that the long-pending Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill has been passed by both the Houses of the Parliament to infuse greater momentum to bring down the accidents on our roads. Presently, according to statistics, road accidents in India constitute a whopping 12 % of world accidents. Raising the fines…

Sir, Apropos the report concerning the possible recurrence of excess rainfall and landslides in Kodagu this monsoon too like in 2018 (SOM dated April 25), it is unfortunate that the Geological Society of India (GSI) has come out with this untimely prediction which goes to put the easily vulnerable common man’s mind placed further precariously….

Sir, A walk around the Kukkarahalli Lake is a unique experience for anyone who lives in Mysuru or visits this beautiful city. The tranquil Lake, with such soothing greenery all around it, the melodious chirping of birds both big and small, filling the environs of the Lake, is definitely an experience everybody should enjoy. Being…

Sir, With reference to the news item “Mandya DC urges parents not to buy bikes for students” (SOM dated June 29), I would like to share my views. When my son was 6 or 7 years old, I had given him a cycle which he used till his first PUC. When he turned 16, I…

Sir, We the residents of K.R. Srinivasan, IPS Nagar, Police Layout 3rd Stage appeal to the authorities concerned to maintain street lights on the Ring Road starting from APMC Yard junction to Alanahalli – T. Narasipur Road junction. At present the lights are not working and it is very difficult to drive on this Road…

Sir, We, Mysureans are fortunate to have some greenery and open space around, despite land mafia encroaching vital lung spaces in the city. These open spaces and green patches help people to take a walk and allow children to play. One such lung space in the Eastern part of the city is Helipad area in…

Sir,  Increasing pressure on teachers for publication of research papers, the ignorant attitude of guides towards the standards of theses and dissertations that they receive from students as well as poor regulatory mechanisms are together contributing to the rise of plagiarism in our country’s higher education area. The word Plagiarism comes from the Latin word…

Sir, We the residents of Somanathanagar, Dattagalli 3rd Stage, appeal to the authorities concerned to sanction a “Petrol Bunk” on priority, which is badly needed to cater to the needs of residents of Dattagalli, Kergalli, Somanathanagar, Kanakadasanagar, Ramakrishnanagar, R.T. Nagar area, University Layout etc., at  a convenient location. Sadly in spite of being a thickly…

Sir, This is the fate of most inlets that diverts rain water to side drains on city roads. The street swept waste is conveniently pushed into these channels laid under footpaths. Result: Inlet is clogged, rain water runs down the road and inundates a low lying area and creates tragedies. The Umar Khayyam Road, Tilaknagar,…