Sir, We have been reading regular news on fine collection by Traffic Police for violation of traffic rules. If we closely read the sector of vehicles violating rules, every time it is two-wheelers who are being fined for not wearing the helmet! Any Mysurean will definitely agree that the collection of fine is more on…
Rash driving by KSRTC bus drivers – A recent trend
November 24, 2017Sir, I am not a regular traveller by the KSRTC bus, of late. However, I travel between Mysuru and Bengaluru often. The drivers, especially of the Karnataka Sarige, are very rash and try to intimidate the smaller vehicles, not to mention the two-wheelers. They try to intimidate the other vehicle owners into giving way to…
Construct footpath over cable lines on Kukkarahalli bridge
November 23, 2017Sir, The picture above shows how KPCL has laid power cables adjacent to the kerb of the bridge near Southern Gate of Kukkarahalli Lake. It would have been ideal if the cable lines had been laid away from the railing supported on a separate structure as done on the adjacent bridge. However now that it…
Street dog menace
November 22, 2017Sir, The street dog menace is causing anxiety among citizens in Madhuvana Layout of Srirampura II Stage. Nearly 25 street dogs frequently attack children, aged persons, paper boys and two-wheeler riders. My repeated request in writing to the Corporation Commissioner don’t seem to be considered seriously. Will the area Corporator look into this and address…
Improve infrastructure at Vivekanandanagar Library
November 22, 2017Sir, The District Library in Vivekanandanagar has been located in a decent building but the infrastructure like furniture, lighting are not properly placed as per the convenience of the readers. The new chairs are too big and occupy more space much to the inconvenience of the readers to move about in the limited space. The…
Along with oxygen cylinder provide certain medical equipment in trains
November 21, 2017Sir, I wholeheartedly welcome the direction by the Supreme Court to Railways to make available an oxygen cylinder in all the trains for emergency use. Recently, I was travelling back to Mysuru from Chennai by Cauvery Express. I was in a two-tier AC coach along with my wife. Nearly one hour after we left Chennai…
Welcome to metal birds
November 21, 2017Sir, With the resumption of flights after a gap of two years from the Mandakali Airport, Mysuru, passenger aircraft have started hitting the skies of Mysuru, which is really a matter worthy of jubilation. This time, unlike the previous occasions, where air connectivity was only between Mysuru and Bengaluru which proved to be a utter…
KSOU deadlock: Will it ever be resolved?
November 20, 2017Sir, It is very sad to note that one more life is lost due to the cumulative effect of irresponsible acts of commission and omission by successive management personnel in Karnataka State Open University – KSOU (SOM dated Nov. 18). As one who has witnessed from close quarters the goings on at the KSOU, formerly…
This road also needs to be straightened
November 19, 2017Sir, Despite stiff opposition and protests from the concerned citizens of Mysuru, the government has gone ahead with the straightening of the curve on Hunsur Road near Jaladarshini. But there is a more dangerous curve than this road a little after Damden Apartments towards Lakshmikanthanagar turn on the Outer Ring Road, which probably needs urgent…
Why not link Aadhaar to EPIC card?
November 18, 2017Sir, Nowadays it has become common to link Aadhaar Number to each and every transactions made and to be made by the citizen of the country. For example, Aadhaar is sought for getting admission of children to school, getting a bank account opened and also for Permanent Account Number (PAN). But it is quite surprising…
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