Sir, At present only two trains run between Chamarajanagar – KSR Bengaluru which is not sufficient for the needs of border State people. If the South Western Railway (SWR) authorities extend the services of some more trains between the two cities it will be more beneficial to the commuters of Mandya, Ramanagaram and Bengaluru who…

Sir, This has reference to ‘Devaraja Market Demolition: Court gives clearance’ (SOM dated Jan.13). The Court has cleared the way and has given the green signal to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to demolish and rebuild similar ‘heritage’ Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building. This significant and long-pending decision should be welcomed. There were ‘for’ and ‘against’…

Sir, The renowned Devaraja Market is in a dilapidated state and the Honourable Court has rightly called for its demolition. I think the decision is practical though we feel for the monumental structure. Now, the question is whether we should come up with another market in the same place? The centralised market was a necessity…

Sir, This refers to K. Vijaya Kumar’s befitting tribute to the great memory of late Pejawar Swamiji and going back to his first Paryaya 68 years ago (Star of Mysore dated Jan.5). As a Udupi born person, I also have  very fond memories of the Swamiji. I remember attending his first Paryaya ceremony in 1952…

Sir, In the article “Why only lawyers can understand legal language” (Star of Mysore dated Jan.13), the authors have beautifully analysed the evolution of the legal language, circumstances leading to use of such language giving examples. It is very impressive. In a lighter vein I am reminded of what Stephen Leacock, the humorist, has written…

Sir, It is unfortunate that Mysuru is losing out to Bengaluru on the ‘Film City’ bargain (Star of Mysore dated Jan. 9). The flimsy reason stated by the concerned Minister that Bengaluru is known for its talent in animation works of films is not at all convincing enough for changing the earlier decision of setting…

Sir, With a lot of fanfare the Public Address (PA) system was introduced in a few places where traffic signals are installed. Initially for a few days both Traffic Police and  Home Guards used to address the offenders. Now the initial enthusiasm has died and things are back to square one. Several thousand of tax-payers…

Sir, Last week, I visited Urban Property Ownership Record (UPOR) Project Office near Mini Vidhana Soudha and was really surprised to enjoy their friendly attitude. Though I was asked to visit 4 persons/ tables in the same premises for completing the process of verification, scanning, collecting fees etc., this was completed in a phased manner….

Sir, Recently I happened to visit City Railway Station to give send off to my friend who was proceeding to Chennai by early morning Chennai Super Fast train. There I observed that several of the emergency windows in non-A/C chair car coaches were fixed at wrong place (see photo). In general, emergency windows or doors…