Sir, It is given to understand that Indian Railways has made a robust shift to digital transactions through e-ticket booking facility. A passenger has the flexibility to book rail tickets at ease through a website and mobile app. The e-ticket is delivered through SMS/ e-mail and acts as a valid authority with necessary id-proof while…

Sir, It is unfortunate that the open field by the side of Water Works on Paduvana Road, Kuvempunagar, which belongs to MUDA, is full of filth and a dumping yard for garbage. Unhygienic parthenium weeds have grown up to 4 or 5 feet all over the place. A discarded electric pole is lying in the…

Sir, Tourists visiting the world famous Brindavan Gardens at KRS are at the mercy of the staff of the contractor handling the toll. Most of the tourists arriving after 7 pm may not be able to enjoy the beauty of the Garden as their entry to Garden will get delayed by more than two hours, …

Sir, I am a customer of SBI Vivekanandanagar Branch, Mysuru. Today, as there was an urgent need of money for medical treatment I went to the bank at 10 am. But I couldn’t get the required amount due to server problem. I waited for one-and-a-half-hour till 11.30 am. Later I approached the manager and requested…

Sir, Swachh Survekshan-2020, the annual survey will start from Jan. 4 but look at the scenario facing Mysuru city at present: * Roads are dug up soon after they are patchily tarred. * Renovation of houses are taken up on a war-footing and construction materials, old and new are dumped on roadsides. * The so-called…

Sir, I thank SOM for the fitting eulogy (tribute) to Khichdi followed by salted Pongal, apart from sweet Pongal (Conquest by Khichdi in Star of Mysore dated Dec.23) which incidentally coincided with the present Tamil Month of Maargazhi (Maargasiramaasa in Kannada) known for such delectable early morning dish preparation of Pongal with a dash of…

Sir, The train number 12007/12008 Shatabdi Express runs between Mysuru and Chennai Central via Bengaluru but operates for only 6 days a week except Tuesdays. It is given to understand that the train otherwise undergoes a weekly overhaul on Tuesdays at Chennai Central. Further there is an urgent necessity now to run Shatabdi Express connecting…

Sir, It is seen that many people are approaching Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) in Vijayanagar with invalid documents. This causes them unnecessary hardship and inconvenience.   Certain unscrupulous people are taking money and providing invalid certificates to uneducated or unwary persons. Hence this clarification in order to ensure that citizens are not taken advantage of and…

Sir, The feature article on novelist “Triveni” in Star of Mysore dated Dec.26, reminded me of an incident almost 70 years back. Here is the episode: When I was a High School student in 1950s, I had read Kannada classics like Karanth’s “Marali Mannige”, Kuvempu’s “Kanooru Subbamma Heggadathi” and Gokak’s “Samarasave Jeevana.” All these novels…

Sir, I was witness to yet another accident today morning at MUDA Circle involving an auto and a car. The auto was coming from University side while the car coming from Railway Station side. Luckily no serious injuries happened except minor injuries to occupants of the auto. This is a spot where accidents occur frequently….