Sir, March 9, 2024, marked a sombre day for us Mysureans upon learning of the passing away of Vasu, former MLA of Chamaraja Constituency and Founder-Chairman of Vidya Vikas Educational Trust (VVET). It was difficult to comprehend that a health-conscious individual, who favoured walking over vehicular transport and was known for his fitness regimen, met…

Sir, Since the last two months I was complaining to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities regarding the damaged road causing hardship to commuters in Saraswathipuram but of no use. Recently I requested the new MCC Commissioner Dr. Madhu through a message highlighting the problem. Within 12 hours, she ensured that the road is retained…

Sir, Bhamy V. Shenoy has provided a commendation of Vasu’s invaluable service to Mysuru and I have nothing more to add to it (SOM dated Mar. 10). As an individual, Vasu emanated an air of genteelness, never appearing rushed and always willing to lend an ear. During my morning walks in Manasagangothri, I encountered him…

Sir, This is the condition of the Government PU College, Vontikoppal, Mysuru. This is an examination centre for the ongoing 2nd PUC exam but sadly the centre greets the students with filth, garbage and trash strewn right at the entrance. Flies, mosquitoes and rodents also welcome the students. It’s very obvious that the premises hasn’t…

Sir, Mysuru mourns the loss of ex-MLA Vasu, a politician known for his down-to-earth demeanour and compassion. My first encounter with him was during his tenure as the Mayor of Mysuru City Corporation, regarding a public interest issue in Gokulam 3rd Stage. Despite being surrounded by admirers, he graciously afforded me a patient audience and…

Sir, We hear the news that Prathap Simha, the sitting MP, will not get a ticket and there is definitely disappointment among many BJP voters of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha (LS) Constituency. First, because they are losing a “development” oriented MP, worse it seems that BJP does not care for the performance of its MP, which…

Sir, For the past so many months, the garbage on Devaparthiva Road (BJP Office Road) is not cleared by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Incidentally the garbage is lying in front of a house which is in an abandoned state and has not been cleaned for many years.  Apart from rats living in that house…

Sir, This is Innovative ! “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; And writing an exact man.” — Francis Bacon. Now let me narrate my experience. During my recent visit to England, I came across a stimulating experience in Woodside Park Subway Station, where there was a board stating, ‘Woodside Park Community Library’…

Sir, Ashokapuram Railway Station, inaugurated on Mar. 4,  marks a significant milestone for the region. The extension of four MEMU trains, Cauvery Express and Malgudi Express to the remodelled Station brings connectivity to the area. I urge the Railway authorities to consider extending the daily Mysuru-Bengaluru Chamundi Express and Mysuru-Chennai daily train also to Ashokapuram….

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of officials concerned on the leakage of UGD water which is creating health issues for people around the area. The UGD line near 7th Cross, 3rd Main junction of Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block is leaking and filling in the open trench, leading to very bad smell since  a…