Sir, In addition to giving a strong blow to the economy, COVID-19 is collapsing health, knowledge and education system of our future citizens.  Now the Government is in a dilemma to re-open or otherwise the educational institutions with the fear of further outbreak. At the same time keeping schools closed for long makes the children…

Sir, I am a resident of Vani Vilas Layout near Abhishek Circle, Hebbal. I have been living in this area since 10 years and I have noticed that the number of stray dogs has increased considerably. It has almost become impossible to walk on any street without being chased by these dogs.  Due to these…

Sir, A pond is created whenever the Ring Road between Hinkal Flyover and Seshadripuram Degree College gets a good rain and it is converted into a desert as soon as the water dries up (see photos).  The water stagnation is because of clogged drain or improper slope for the water to enter the drain. Once…

Sir, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has interrupted the Academic Year 2020-21 from KG to PG and even Professional courses had to be closed indefinitely.  The online classes for KG to V Standard is banned by the Government in order to reduce stress among growing children which is no doubt to be welcomed.  Even the online session…

Sir, When a manhole or sidewalks or any public way is repaired and is left to dry/cure, the contractor is obligated to install a barrier all round it with a well lit (after dark) cautionary notice to users to beware. The contractor after the mandatory wait period for dry/cure must remove the cautionary notice and…

Sir, We see many times people complain about the bad conditions of roads and after suffering for so many months and reports published in media, the concerned will initiate action to metal the same.  But the pleasure of driving on the re-metalled road will not last for long. Reason: Just within two or three weeks,…

Sir, There is a lot of mud accumulation on Valmiki Road near Maharani’s College. Owing to rains, some parts of the road are slushy and is posing a danger to two-wheeler riders.  Hence, on behalf of the motorists and pedestrians, I request the MCC authorities concerned to remove the mud from the side of the…

Sir, This is the pathetic state of the underground sewage system in front of Bank of Baroda, Chamaraja Double Road branch. For the past one month, MCC has tried to repair the overflowing sewage manhole and dug up in front of the Bank in three places. But till today, it is not repaired.  People visit…

Sir, It is very disheartening to see used masks being thrown on streets, footpaths etc. Today, while on my morning walk I was shocked to see more than 50 masks thrown on the Tank Bund of Kukkarahalli Lake. Generally, people who go for a morning walk or engage in any physical activity in the morning…

Sir, The road from Hunsur towards SJCE and AIISH Mysuru is in a pathetic condition so also most of the roads in this tourist city.   Due to uneven patchwork and also because of innumerable potholes which are visible almost everywhere, riding has become a nightmare for the motorists, especially two-wheelers. On behalf of the travelling…