Sir, On a meeting, I had to go to Hyderabad for a day’s visit with a few of my friends. Since there is a direct train from Mysuru to Kacheguda and back daily we thought it would be convenient to go and return by train, instead of flight whose timings were not convenient. The train…

Sir, This is to highlight the pathetic state of Gangammagudi Street in Devaraja Mohalla. As seen in the picture, a concerning issue arises with the absence of a proper channel and process for waste water disposal in this area. This area is densely populated with residential houses, housing numerous young children and  elderly people. The…

Sir, I reside in Gokulam 3rd Stage and am writing to address a pressing concern regarding the deplorable state of the Contour Road in our locality. The road that connects to KRS Main Road has become a persistent source of congestion and frustration for residents. Despite being a major thoroughfare, the entire stretch is riddled…

Sir, For the purpose of laying of a cable or water line or for any related repairs of these by cutting the road, MCC collects the road cutting fee and then gives nod.  After the work is over, generally it is seen that such road cuttings are filled haphazardly and without any subsequent asphalting. Such…

Sir, It was a pleasure reading the news item titled ‘Remembering  T.S. Satyan’ in SOM dated Aug. 16 and Aug. 18 about the legendary Photo-journalist T.S. Satyan. I knew Satyan from the time he came to Mysore in 1989. We used to meet at Ganabharathi whose President late G.L.N.Ayya was his good friend. Apart from…

Sir, This has reference to the article, “University of Mysore: Today” by Dr. H.A. Ranganath (SOM dated Aug. 5). As an old alumnus of the University of Mysore, I was very pained to note from the article how the University has fallen into the abyss of non-performance. The truth is very bitter and very saddening….

Sir, This photo was taken next to a Mosque on Akbar Road Cross, Lashkar Mohalla. The stench emanating from this place is such that it is impossible to pray with concentration and peace. During mango season, all rotten mangoes are dumped here by shop-keepers. And when it rains, imagine the slush and stink. Stray cattle…

Sir, Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan’s suggestion (or advice!?) to decentralise investments beyond Bengaluru and divert to Tier II and III cities like Mysuru, Hubballi – Dharwad is a right advice (SOM dated Aug.19).  Nobody can deny, Bengaluru is bursting at its seams. Infrastructure is crumbling, civic system pathetically poor, supply of drinking water to the…

Sir, This is with reference to the article on Lansdowne Building (SOM dated Aug.13). To my knowledge, shortly after the tragedy, structural expert Dr. C. S. Vishwanath (since deceased) of Torsteel Foundation, Bengaluru, was invited to study the building and offer his expert advice. What happened to his Report is not known. On the other…