Sir, Mysuru city traffic is in a real mess. Riding two-wheelers with 3 or 4 persons, rash driving, speeding on the wrong side, jumping the signal, riding side by side talking loudly inconveniencing other road users and so on have become a common sight. What is shocking is overtaking from left side on cross roads….
Caution needed at road junctions
May 29, 2017Sir, According to the Rules of Road Regulations, Section 118 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (59 of 1988), all the drivers of motor vehicles shall slow down when they approach a road junction, pedestrian crossing or a road corner and shall not enter any such intersection, junction or crossing until they become aware that…
Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts
May 28, 2017NOTE: Here we reproduce the letter titled ‘Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts’ for the reading pleasure of ‘Star of Mysore’ readers. —Ed It’s Kodavas all the way! Sir, Though Kodavas belong to ethnic minority tribes of Kodagu, they were quick enough to adapt themselves to civilisation under British influence, when Kodagu, then known as Coorg, was…
More on ‘Sons of Kodagu’
May 28, 2017Sir, This refers to the article titled ‘Son of Kodagu leaves his footprint on snow clad mountains’ published in two parts in SOM dated May 5 and 6, 2017 about K.B. Appachu. I had written in this column under the title ‘Vanishing Kodavas: Some facts’ (SOM dated Oct. 4, 2015), that Kodavas are well-educated, disciplined…
In defence of uniform for PU students
May 27, 2017Sir, I wish to express my concerns over the recent decision to cancel uniforms for PU students (SOM dated May 18). Though the PU Board Director C.Shikha would have put in a lot of thought and analysis into taking this decision, here are a few points I would like to share with readers as well…
Dangerous electric poles
May 26, 2017Sir, This is the pathetic state of rain water drain on 8th Main, 13th Cross, Saraswathipuram. These electric poles with a transformer is sure to come down crashing due to the rapid force of rain water flowing in the drain which may affect the lives of people living around these poles. Hence, I request the…
Stray dogs on the rise
May 26, 2017Sir, Apropos the views expressed by Sheeba on stray dog menace (SOM dated May 23), we too face a similar problem of stray dog menace in Udayagiri (opposite Tipu Park). They bark and chase moving vehicles, especially two-wheelers. As a result, people are scared to move out particularly during the evenings and night time. Initially…
Mushrooming of road-side eateries on Krishna Vilas Road
May 25, 2017Sir, Krishna Vilas Road has been declared as non-hawking zone and as a result all road-side eateries were evicted from the street some time back. Now many eateries have mushroomed around Khadri Shamanna Circle in the area. Some shops, besides occupying the footpath, keep their wares on the road, causing inconvenience to the pedestrians. The…
Insurance and Fitness Certificate for vehicles
May 25, 2017Sir, As per the Motor Vehicles Act, it is mandatory for all the running motor vehicles to obtain Fitness Certificate (FC) from the RTO, for the safety of the passengers. If this statutory requirement laid down in the Motor Vehicles Act is violated, the insurance companies can deny the claims. Though MV Act stipulates that …
Janasnehi: Why are Police asking questions on caste status?
May 25, 2017Sir, The Mysuru Police have launched ‘Janasnehi,’ a people-friendly initiative, which is most welcome. In keeping with the initiative, the Police personnel are visiting door-to-door to create awareness among the people on the new initiative. But what is disappointing to note is that there are many instances where the Police visiting households have sought details…
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