Sir, Apropos the news item “All tourist spots in Mysuru, Mandya open for visitors” (SOM dated Oct.17), it is indeed a very unwise decision now to open all tourist spots during the festival period, after having banned entry to such places earlier. Although the Government has urged people to follow COVID safety norms strictly, they…

Sir, In yet another attempt to make wearing helmets compulsory by riders of motorised two-wheelers, including minors above four years of age, implementation of suspension of DL for three months has been contemplated by State Transport Department recently. When the Central Government increased penalties for traffic violations, public made a hue and cry. As a…

Sir,  KBG’s  ‘Nostalgically Speaking-8’ write-up on Prof. G.T. Narayana Rao in SOM dated Sept.6, 2020, has prompted me to write about my association with him since 1975. He joined our team of Ganabharathi as Committee Member in 1980 when I was the Vice-President.  Guddehittalu Thimmappaiah Narayana Rao, GTN as he was popularly called, after his…

Sir, Coronavirus can come hiding from various known and unknown sources and the best shield to protect ourselves from the deadly virus apart from boosting immunity, wearing face masks, sanitising and following social distancing is “steam inhalation.”  In countries like Japan,  China and Taiwan the authorities have reportedly promoted steam inhalation in a big way…

Sir, I am a pensioner aged 90 plus and living in Bogadi 2nd Stage. My house tax is not being received for the last 3 years for want of Completion Report (CR) and a slight variation from the plan. For the variation I am bound to pay whatever penalty as per rules. Regarding the CR,…

Sir, I shifted to Mysuru two years ago as it was considered a clean and healthy city. I go on my morning walk daily on Lalitha Mahal Helipad Road but of late, I am unable to walk as vehicles zoom past in breakneck speed. I am witness to 4 or 5 accidents at the junction…

Sir, I would like to thank SWR, Mysuru, especially its DRM Aparna Garg for proposing a facelift to the centuries-old Kabini bridge near Nanjangud (Star of Mysore dated Oct. 4), a timely and a worthy decision.   It deserves special appreciation as post-pandemic, we see every utility service grabbing opportunity to make good the loss sustained…

Sir, The Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) located at Metagalli in Mysuru accepts online passport applications from the citizens but under the normal category only. The tatkal passport facility is not made available here but it is available only in a select few PSKs located in other cities across Karnataka. Thus one is compelled…

Sir, Apropos the recent drive by MCC to clear the illegal encroachments in certain areas in NR constituency is really a appreciable step. But at the same time I would like to bring to the notice of MCC authorities about the similar condition of one important road, the Pulikeshi road which is a ever busy…

Sir, Late K.K. Chengappa, an ex-serviceman from Raghavendranagar, Mysuru, died at the District Hospital on Aug.24, 2020. It is needless to mention that widows of ex-servicemen require minimum 10 original Death Certificates of their husbands with correct initials and name to claim defence family pension and for various other purposes.  The deceased ex-serviceman’s son Nikil…