Sir, It is heartening to note that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has begun one more mission successfully, this time to carry out studies pertaining to the Sun. ISRO has been able to achieve success to the extent no other organisation working under the Government has ever been able to because of a few ethical…

Sir, With reference to the letter regarding ‘Lacuna in biometrics update at Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ (ASK) in SOM  dated Sept.1, I would like to offer the following clarifications: 1. It is clearly shown in the acknowledgement form as to how many fingers, iris and face have been updated. For fingers, there is a clear picture…

Sir, While reading the article on T.S. Satyan in Star of Mysore dated Aug. 16, I was reminded about an incident. It was 27th May 1964. I was finalising Income Tax Returns of T.S. Satyan at Mysore. Shocking news of the death of our Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was coming on AIR. No photo-journalist would…

Sir, In what appears to be a never-ending ordeal for residents of Vijayanagar 4th Stage 2nd Phase in Mysuru, a severe water supply crisis has been plaguing the locality for over a year now. Multiple issues, including damaged supply pipes, subpar water quality and persistent complaints without resolutions, have left the residents frustrated and concerned….

Sir, Looking at the accidents that are happening due to overuse/misuse of the mobile phone on the roads, I feel that the mobile companies/network providers should come up with softwares wherein the phone should stop working while in motion and should connect only when a person is in a static position or stationary position. If…

Sir, I visited Aadhaar Seva Kendra, operated by UIDAI in Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, on 13.6.2023 to update my biometrics. My Aadhaar number is xxxx-xxxx-9489. Original date of issue is 26.1.2011. I received updated card on July 20, 2023. I wish to bring to your notice a lacuna while going through the process of updating. 1. The…

Sir, The recent move by the South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division, to revise the break / maintenance schedule of Train No. 12007 / 12008 Shatabdi Express and No.22607 / 22608 Vande Bharat Express running between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru and back is most welcome. As per the revised schedule, effective from 20.12.2023 train…

Sir, It was reported recently in a section of the Press that a few former Vice-Chancellors (VCs), at a meeting convened by different groups, have lent support for the continuation of National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) in the State. In this connection, the Forum of Former Vice-Chancellors of Karnataka (FVCK), Bengaluru, would like to clarify as…

Sir, On a meeting, I had to go to Hyderabad for a day’s visit with a few of my friends. Since there is a direct train from Mysuru to Kacheguda and back daily we thought it would be convenient to go and return by train, instead of flight whose timings were not convenient. The train…

Sir, This is to highlight the pathetic state of Gangammagudi Street in Devaraja Mohalla. As seen in the picture, a concerning issue arises with the absence of a proper channel and process for waste water disposal in this area. This area is densely populated with residential houses, housing numerous young children and  elderly people. The…