Sir, The gang rape of a student by some youths in this heritage city makes all of us hang our heads in shame. As a retired senior citizen, I have come across many Police Commissioners in Mysuru city. Many of them have served with distinction while some of them in a satisfactory manner. This is our perception…

Sir, The potholed 3rd A Cross road at I-Block, Dattagalli-Kana-kadasanagar, the photo of which was published recently in SOM, hasn’t so far evoked any response from the authorities or area Corporator. Every splash of rain is deepening the potholes and the road is becoming worst from bad (see pic). May I request the authorities to…

Sir, It pains me to say that civic deformities abound the temple town Nanjangud. The Railway under-bridge opposite main Post Office on the busy MGS Road is an eyesore, hindering movement of motor vehicles, especially during monsoon, when water clogs to a height of almost 2 to 3 feet. Besides, the various potholes right below…

Sir, Everybody is pitying and encouraging street hawkers for giving the supply of our daily needs at our doorsteps, thus avoiding crowding at business places during Corona times. But of late, many street hawkers have started using amplified speakers for their sales and services on roads one after the other and also simultaneously (like menace…

Sir, Anything above 40 kmph on our Highways is now considered over-speeding. We can see interceptors hiding on the Highways and the Ring Road to catch motorists going over 40 kmph. There was a time when maximum speed limit was 60 kmph which was reasonable. Now it has been reduced to 40 kmph. So we…

Sir, Recently I read the Abracadabra titled ‘Secret to a long and happy life’ (SOM dated July 16, 2021) and I wish to add the following: In Japan, 2 million people are older than 90. Of these, around 69,875 people are 100 years old or over. The average life expectancy in Japan is 84.2 years….

Sir, The Government of Karnataka should refrain from celebrating Dasara this year as Covid-19 is still around and especially in Mysuru district the cases have not come down to 0 percent. Let the Royal Family celebrate the rituals inside the Palace premises as per traditions but the Mysuru District Administration should concentrate on controlling the…

Sir, It was very nice to read about the flight schedule from Mysuru to Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru in Star of Mysore recently. But I am surprised why they have stopped flights to Mangaluru, particularly during this rainy season. At this time traveling by road becomes very tiring for the elderly and the sick….

Sir, The Bogadi Road leading to Manasagangothri where Kuvempu statue is erected is badly in need of speed-breakers. Some motorists, especially two-wheelers, are driving at a rattling speed on this stretch. This in turn may cause serious accidents to the motorists coming in the opposite direction. Accidents may prove fatal if there is no coordination…

Sir, I would like to thank SOM for publishing my letter titled “A Dangerous Barrier on Bogadi-Gaddige Road” highlighting the pathetic condition of the said Road and also the Government agency which responded with swift action as soon as the matter was published in SOM dated Aug.8. Never should we look down on Governmental agencies…