Sir, This letter is to draw the attention of MCC officials to a gaping hole opposite the Gate of Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Jayalakshmipuram as seen in the picture. This hole has been created by the caving in of the land due to the recent rains. This can be dangerous for elders and children walking on…
Has rural India lost its innocence?
April 17, 2022Sir, The write-up by Dr. Javeed Nayeem titled ‘Brutalising doctors for doing good!’ (Star of Mysore dated Apr. 10) portrays a very disturbing development of service in rural areas. He has referred to two incidents in which doctors with noble purpose of serving in rural India were subjected to attack by the local goons. In…
Why pay toll for pathetic roads on Mysuru-Nanjangud Highway?
April 16, 2022Sir, With deep anguish and pain I write here about the ‘illegal’ toll collection on Mysuru-Nanjangud National Highway (NH) for the last two years. The reason why I say it is ‘illegal’ is that there are a 100-plus potholes and 200-plus places where the road has chipped off. Is this why we pay for tolled…
Kudos to prompt action
April 15, 2022Sir, Apropos the letter in this column dated Mar. 10 under the title ‘This tree needs immediate felling’, I am very thankful to the authorities concerned and particularly to Star of Mysore, for prompting required action, and averting an impending danger. —Radha Kudva V.V. Mohalla 4.4.2022
MCC: Online property tax payment woes
April 14, 2022Sir, I have been trying for two days to pay the MCC property tax online. While the property and tax details appear, once I click on the “View and Pay Tax” link it invariably says, “There is a problem generating the SAS form.” I was able to get the SAS form and pay the tax…
Regulate traffic on Kalidasa Road
April 13, 2022Sir, While supporting K. Chandrahas’ view points, I have to add that during 2007-2008 there were sign boards erected on Kalidasa Road showing the speed limits to drive on this busy stretch but they are vanished, perhaps. Therefore, it can be suggested that the provision of making this stretch a ‘speed limit zone’ may please…
Regulate traffic on Kalidasa Road
April 13, 2022Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Never-ending travails on Kalidasa Road” by K. Chandrahas in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 8. He has rightly pointed out how the pedestrians are not provided proper pavement for easy movement, in spite of having enough space along the length of the Kalidasa Road. Further, the traffic signal…
Littering: Are we citizens literally responsible?
April 11, 2022Sir, I have a fondness for Mysuru that a child has for its mother’s home. It brings me joy each time I visit the city. I grew up as a child here in my grandfather’s house in Saraswathipuram in the 70s – 80s and did my medical education in Mysore Medical College from 1990 -1996….
Harassment at KRS Tollgate
April 10, 2022Sir, With the reduction in COVID-19 cases, after a long gap, thousands of people are visiting tourist places. Brindavan Gardens at KRS is one of the most popular tourist destinations for people far and near. We also planned our visit to Brindavan recently. To our utter surprise, the tollgate just before KRS Gates insists on…
A tribute to Dr. B.N. Maruthi
April 9, 2022Sir, Normally we say that the world is full of selfish, corrupt and bad people. But there are selfless, society-oriented and good people also amidst us. One such is Dr. B.N. Maruthi, who left this world on 30.3.2022. He was only 57 years and was a role model for all of us. He did his…
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