Sir, This has reference to the news item titled “Lung Lavage treatment performed for first time in Mysuru at Manipal Hospital” published in yesterday’s Star of Mysore. In that report, Dr. Lakshmi Narasimhan, Consultant – Pulmonolgy, Manipal Hospital,  Mysuru, said that GM-CSF injection to treat the rare lung condition called ‘Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis’ (PAP) was…

Sir, During my recent visit to Mysuru, I noticed a damaged slab on the drain on KRS road, opposite to Railway Guest House and besides CFTRI compound wall (see photo). With the concrete portion missing, iron rods remained making it a risk for pedestrians to walk. If miscreants cut and take away these iron rods,…

Sir, This refers to the excellent article by N.K.A. Ballal, Sr. Vice-President, ITDC, about the deteriorating condition of the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel and the Government’s lackadaisical approach (Is Lalitha Mahal Hotel going Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion way? in SOM dated May 23, 2023). Some politicians talk about increasing tourism potential of this heritage city…

Sir, This is with regard to demonetisation of Rs. 2,000 currency notes and exchange in Banks particularly the so-called Nationalised Banks. I visited SBI Branch Office in K.G. Koppal, Mysuru, along with Rs. 2,000 notes amounting to Rs. 20,000. This was in accordance with a Government Order. In fact the previous day I had exchanged…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Rs. 13.5 crore fine collected from 4.6 lakh ineligible BPL card holders” (Star of Mysore dated June 1, 2023). Over three years ago I applied for APL ration card for no other purpose than it is my right to have one. I paid the necessary fee and…

Sir,It is a welcome step by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to clean up the Raja Kaluves and drains ahead of monsoon. I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to a big open drain at the junction of the Arch Gate on Lalitha Mahal Road. There is a small strip of road on…

Sir, It is reported that in a  ghastly accident 10 persons including the driver of a private car died in a head-on collision with a private bus  (Nine tourists from Ballari killed as car rams into bus, SOM dated May 30). The details given shows that all were young including three children while the maximum…

Sir, World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment.  But we citizens are producing waste in huge proportions, most of which are non-degradable, non-decomposable and produced from non-renewable resources. We don’t have an efficient, environment-friendly disposing system of either converting it as useful…

Sir, It is good to see the Gundlupet MLA Ganesh Prasad, by placing a notice board in front of his Mysuru house, saying no to garlands, bouquets, gifts etc., from the public (SOM dated May 31). The practice, so prevalent with all politicians irrespective of party affiliation, is obscene to say the least. The culture…

Sir, In western countries, there is a practice of ‘Daylight Saving Time’ by turning the clock ahead as warmer weather approaches and back as it becomes colder again. The goal of ‘Daylight Saving Time’ is to make better use of daylight by prolonging the amount of time people can spend outside during daylight hours. The…