Sir, This refers to the column “Over A Cup of Evening Tea” by Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem in Star of Mysore dated Mar.17. In the article titled “The glorious past of a present-day landmark,” the doctor says, “The reigning king is said to have succumbed to an attack of Diphtheria while on a visit to…

Sir, Apropos to my article titled “A road on which the King rode on horse-back” in the series, ‘Mysuru, a look at its past’ (SOM dated Apr. 4, 2024), Anil Urs of Bengaluru and Ajeya Urs of Mysuru have brought certain facts to my knowledge, which put the story on correct perspective. I thank both…

Sir, I am a nameless, abandoned road roller. As the sun rises over Preeti Layout, near Happyman Circle and Lingambudhi Lake, I, the abandoned road roller, find myself in a silent lament. My existence, once a symbol of progress and development, has now been reduced to a mere relic, left to rust by the roadside….

Sir, In an interaction programme titled ‘Vision for Mysore,’ arranged by several service organisations, the BJP candidate for Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chama-raja Wadiyar, has touched the whole gamut of issues with great sagacity (Political platform crucial for public service: Yaduveer in SOM dated Apr. 5).  His observations on environ-ment, cricket, connecting Mysuru…

Sir, I wish to say a few words anent the article ‘Of safe exhibitions and old memories!’  by Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, which appeared in Star of Mysore dated Mar. 31, 2024. The learned doctor says about the origin of Dasara Exhibition: It was started in the year 1880 by Sri Chamaraja Wadiyar X, the…

Sir, I was elated to read the report titled ‘Mysuru’s Women Forest Officers Lead the Way’ in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 3. As I viewed the images of three Range Forest Officers (RFOs), my joy soared upon recognising one of my former students among them. M.R. Rashmi, the Range Forest Officer of K.R Nagar,…

Sir, Today, I attempted to pay my Property Tax online through both the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) website and the KarnatakaOne platform, including their respective apps. However, all my attempts were unsuccessful, as the MCC website displayed an empty form and the KarnatakaOne platforms showed no tax due. It would be immensely beneficial if the…

Sir, Yesterday, our Property Tax on the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) website displayed as Rs. 4,793. However, today, it shows Rs. 8,465. Additionally, the MCC has blocked VISA card payments for tax, and even two debit cards that function smoothly for online shopping are encountering errors. Tax-payers must remain vigilant regarding the charged amount. Despite…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has notified the property owners of the houses/ apartments to provide copies of some documents for them to verify and update on their computer. I went to the MCC Zonal Office near Akashvani in Yadavagiri on Apr. 1  to submit the documents. There was no one to receive the…

Sir, It is indeed a fine gesture from MCC Commissioner Dr. N.N Madhu to have undertaken mass clearing of footpaths around the Devaraja Market and  the bustling Chikkagadiyara (Dufferin Clock Tower) area. While congratulating her in this regard, I request the MCC authorities to take similar actions at all footpaths in Mysuru. Particularly in many…