Sir, This has reference to Dr. Veena Bharathi’s article “The Birth and Growth of MMC and MAA,” which is a good recall (SOM dated Dec. 7). Here, it is also wise to recollect the contribution of Mysore Royal family for health care of citizens. A Medical School (Vaidya Shaala) was established during 1833 itself by…

Sir, This has reference to the news item titled MCC, MUDA owes Rs.17 crore dues to Library Department (SOM dated Dec. 23). “Public libraries are an essential part of a democracy…they exist to provide equal access to information and enrichment to everyone in the community, regardless of age, income, education, or social status” (Mary Graf)….

Sir, The recent move by the Ministry of Railways to introduce hand-held terminals to TTEs to allocate berths is welcome. In an age of rapid technological development, advanced changes implemented in the Indian Railways computerised reservation system is highly appreciated, especially if it is an environment-friendly move. The Railways now should not waste much time…

Sir, The residents of Sri Guru Raghavendra Extension, near Sri Sharada Public School (adjacent to BEML Layout, Rajarajeshwarinagar and Dattagalli) appeal to the authorities concerned to take up immediate civic measures and set things right. The area is isolated and far from the city making culprits wander in groups making nuisances by drinking alcohol and…

Sir, I read with interest the news item titled ‘Median Strip Gardens’ (SOM dated Dec. 18) created by Mysuru City Corporation authorities to enhance the beauty of our city. It is a very good initiative. I find such arrangements throughout Switzerland. My only request for MCC authorities is to maintain them properly throughout the year…

Sir, It was exactly 47 years ago on Dec. 16, 1971 the Indo-Pak war ended with the liberation and birth of Bangladesh. A few days before that, may be a month or two, a youngster came to me for some ailment when I was working in Dr. Kamala Raman’s Nursing Home. Somehow I still remember…

Sir, The Panchamanthra Road in Kuvempunagar is one of the busiest Roads which does not have a footpath. The Mysuru City Corporation has erected sign boards in such a way by completely blocking the footpath. Since vehicular traffic is very high on this road, people, especially kids and aged are using the Main Road itself…

Sir, As a concerned Mysurean, I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities the plight of people standing in front of the sub-urban bus stand. We have inter-city buses coming one after the other and making an entry into the sub-urban bus stand. At the same time we have the city buses…

Sir, I wish to bring to the attention of the authorities concerned my ordeal of renewing the driver’s licence (DL). I applied online for DL renewal as per the procedure, stood in three separate queues and submitted my application which took two days, at RTO Office, Mysore West. I got a prompt response the next…

Sir, This refers to the news in a section of the press that there is a proposal to link the parking lot located opposite to the Zoo and Zoo Complex via a subway or an underpass. Though it is a very good proposal, it should not meet the same fate as that of the subway…