Sir, This is with reference to my letter dated 14th February 2017 “Bogadi road badly in need of a divider.” I am a regular commuter on Bogadi road and surprisingly via Kukkarahalli Kere to University signal light stretch, there is no divider. As a result, vehicles coming from the opposite direction move at a rattling…
Innovation needed in bus routes
November 5, 2017Sir, Suggestions to experiment circular bus routes and avoiding central city bus stand in majority of the routes are absolute needs of a growing city. A few have already expressed through this newspaper on the same lines. This suggestion is also with a view to avoid heavy rush of traffic near CBS. I wish to…
Remembering time spent with Amitabh Bachchan
November 4, 2017Sir, T.J.S. George’s column on Amitabh Bachchan in Star of Mysore recently took my memory back over 30 years ago, when the actor was in Mysuru, for a film shooting. If my memory serves me right, it was in 1985 for the film ‘Mard’ with Amrita Singh at Hotel Lalitha Mahal and our Information Department…
End exploitation of Pourakarmikas
November 3, 2017Sir, Apropos the news item “Commission to file cases against MCC, Zoo and Palace Board” (SOM dated Oct. 29), Pourakarmikas, who do all dirty, dangerous and back-breaking jobs are an exploited lot by the contractors and all sundry in the establishment. Flouting rules, it’s a shame that they’re made to work without masks, boots, hand…
Clogged drains at Srirampura
November 3, 2017Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the clogged drains diagonally opposite to Ashwini Kalyan Mantap in Srirampura which houses the MUDA allotted HIG houses. Water is stagnated in these drains which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects. Come another spell of rain, this area which…
A Parthenium Park on the anvil?
November 2, 2017Sir, It’s very disappointing to see such a beautiful stretch of 1.5 km Krishnaraja Boulevard being neglected and made as a Parthenium Park. The road houses many heritage buildings like Zilla Panchayat, Court Complex, Oriental Research Institute, Ursu Boarding School and Maharaja’s College. The entire median was well- maintained with lush green lawn and ornamental…
Dr. Seema Rao, a role-model to youngsters
November 2, 2017Sir, Kudos to SOM for bringing out a remarkable story about Dr. Seema Rao (SOM dated Oct. 29) who is a proud daughter of Mother India. Many may not have heard of this “Wonder woman” who avoids limelight. What surprises the readers of this interview is the dedication the lady displayed for more than two…
Traffic Adalat: Some suggestions
October 31, 2017Sir, In spite of great efforts put in by the City Police Commissioner, his Deputy, Traffic ACP and his band of subordinates, I must confess that the Traffic Adalat held at the Police Bhavan on Lalitha Mahal Road recently was not a great success as it should have been. That is only because of the…
Journey from Mysuru to Bengaluru – A nightmare
October 30, 2017Sir, A few days back, I had been to Bengaluru to see one of my relatives who is in the hospital. It is really disgusting to see the pathetic condition of roads on the way to Bengaluru, especially after Maddur. It is a cumbersome exercise for the driver of the vehicle as most of the…
Doctor on call: At last, a Home-Visit Doctor in City
October 30, 2017Sir, A few decades ago, medical doctors were like family friends, visiting patients at home and prescribe treatment. Later, with the increase of population and consequent rise in the ailing patients, due to various factors, the doctors have also started their strategy, by opening small clinics at suitable locations attracting patients, who wait in long…
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