Sir, I visited the BSNL Office in Jayalakshmipuram today with an intention of changing my SIM from Post-paid to Pre-paid. At the inquiry I was directed rightly and went to the appropriate desks with my request, wherein I was offered seat everywhere. I was guided correctly and asked me to clear my Post-paid bill. It…

Sir, It is more than two months since sewage water is overflowing from the manhole on the service road of Ring Road-Vishwamanava Road junction in Kanakadasanagar. Neither the Corporator nor the MCC officials are bothered about this problem which is emanating foul smell. On behalf of the tax-paying residents I once again request the authorities…

Sir, The stretch of Road connecting Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road to Valmiki Road junction was widened before Dasara. But there are no street lights in the said stretch though poles have been erected. As a result, it is very difficult in the night for road users. The Traffic Police or the Home Guard…

Sir, On my recent visit to Mysuru by train, I observed that the cleanliness and passenger amenities have improved to a great extent inside the Railway Station. However, the approach to the Station has lot of scope to improve. In fact it has become worse than what it used to be in the past. Due…

Sir, The entry provided by the Railways to different Railway platforms from KRS road is of immense help to the passengers. But when a train arrives at the platforms close to KRS Road, utter chaos prevails at the junction of KRS Road and the small road leading to the platforms. All the vehicles enter and…

Sir, The track record of accidents in India is replete with violation of traffic norms and most accidents happen due to speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and overtaking resulting in head-on collisions. Karnataka is ranked third at All India-level for most road accidents. The recent private bus accident claiming 30 lives is reported…

Sir, This is regarding the news item titled ‘Not 1, not 2, not 3… but 4 Disneylands in Mysuru Region !’ (SOM dated Nov.24). “Two phenomena, in particular, are giving rise to world-wide concern… mass unemployment and mass migration into cities. Successful industrial development in the cities destroys the economic structure of the hinterland, and…

Sir, There are lakhs of passengers travelling on Mysuru – Bengaluru route and since the route is now 100% electrified, I would like to request the Railway authorities to start an Electric Multiple Unit or EMU service on the above said route. At present, the people are forced to travel in Express trains in crowded…

Sir, The recent news items about converting Brindavan Gardens on the lines of Disneyland is really troublesome to say the least. I am putting forward my views about the futility of the whole Disneyland Project idea. Heritage: Alyia Krumbiegel has been shouting from top of her voice the efforts put in by her great grandfather…

Sir, Cleanliness on trains and at Railway Stations is still a paramount factor which needs urgent attention after passenger safety. The Railways have made certain arrangements to ensure cleanliness on-board trains including OBHS facility and ‘Clean My Coach’ sms/Helpline facility. Presently for passengers travelling by air-conditioned coaches, a disposable bag is supplied to all the…