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…
Arise, awake! Stop not till Mysuru gets Cleanest City Award
January 2, 2020Sir, 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…
A fitting eulogy to Khichdi and Pongal
January 1, 2020Sir, 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…
Run Mysuru-Chennai Shatabdi on all days of the week
December 31, 2019Sir, 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…
Documentation for Aadhaar Card: Seva Kendra Head clarifies
December 30, 2019Sir, 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…
Missed meeting novelist “Triveni” narrowly !
December 29, 2019Sir, 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…
Accidents at MUDA Circle: A suggestion
December 29, 2019Sir, 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….
Dr. H.Y. Mohan Ram, another illustrious son of H. Yoganarasimham
December 28, 2019Sir, This is regarding the very informative article by Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy on Prof. H. Yoganarasimham and his famous son H.Y. Sharada Prasad (SOM dated Dec. 21). I wish to point out about another famous son of Prof. Yoganarasimham — Dr. H.Y. Mohan Ram (HYMR), Botanist, who was in Delhi University and a legend…
Diversion of KSRTC buses inconveniencing commuters
December 27, 2019Sir, Many KSRTC buses going towards Bengaluru and Pandavapura are taking a right turn near LIC and proceeding directly on Old Mysuru-Bengaluru Road causing great inconvenience to the passengers waiting in front of St. Philomena’s College, Loyal World Bannimantap and JSS College in SS Nagar. The authorities concerned may take steps to facilitate the commuters…
Road humps needed urgently
December 27, 2019Sir, The Ring Road from Bogadi junction takes right angle turn towards Netaji Circle near KEB Circle, now being put up with a board of Adichunchanagiri Seer late Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji. The left turn leads to Ramakrishnanagar Circle. The vehicles coming from Bogadi side take sharp left turn with high speed making it difficult for…
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