Sir, I gave my papers for renewal of Driving Licence (DL) in March 2021 and obtained the acknowledgement. Even though, as per rules, I had enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope along with the application, I never received the renewed DL till date, by registered post as was the practice earlier. Then Corona happened and we…
Will VTU show some concern for students?
November 27, 2021Sir, I am writing this as an aggrieved senior citizen on an extremely difficult experience with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, on a routine application process. My daughter, currently residing in the US and an old student of a VTU-affiliated College, had applied for official grade sheet transcripts from VTU to pursue her Master’s studies…
Multiple civic issues in Vani Vilas Layout
November 26, 2021Sir, The residents of a street in Vani Vilas Layout, Hebbal (behind Indian Overseas Bank) are grappling with multiple civic problems like poor roads, indiscriminate dumping of garbage, dumping of construction debris, stray dogs/cattle, non-functioning street lights and flooding of street during heavy rains. This photograph of our area highlights every issue that I have…
Potholes or Death Traps !?
November 25, 2021Sir, No, these are not craters on the moon but potholes in our own backyard. These craters can be found just before the Railway crossing on KRS Road in front of Golden Landmark Resort. This is a very busy road filled with tourists to KRS, workers going to industrial areas and students going to Schools…
On draining rain water to UGD
November 24, 2021Sir, This is with reference to the news item in SOM dated Nov.17 wherein the MCC has directed all the house owners to channelise the rain water from the terrace to storm water drains and not into the UGD network. Though it is a good idea, there are practical problems in executing the same. Many…
Heritage structures in neglected state
November 23, 2021Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion caves in: Lack of pride to preserve our Royal Heritage” by H.R. Bapu Satyanarayana, a Retired Chief Engineer, who has very rightly raised the issue of accountability in public life (SOM dated Nov.18, 2021). In his concern to the caving in of the roof of…
Strict enforcement of road safety rules inevitable
November 22, 2021Sir, Road traffic injuries are the 8th leading cause of death globally. Road accidents are the first cause of death in children and young people. A death every 24 seconds is happening on roads anywhere in the world. More than 50% of deaths in road accidents involve pedestrians, two-wheeler riders and cyclists. Despite the lockdown…
Heritage Conservation: A New Look
November 21, 2021Sir, The collapse of the roof in the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion is the topic of the day in all newspapers and by experts on conservation. In the context of cities with long histories, that are fighting a losing battle against rapid urbanisation, rising land cost and indifference by people, it is critical that we learn…
Synchronise traffic signal near Bogadi Road and Vishwamanava Double Road junction
November 20, 2021Sir, The traffic signal near Manasagangothri at the intersection of Bogadi Road and Vishwamanava Double Road needs to be synchronised. Vehicles moving in opposite direction along Bogadi road only have to wait alternatively for green signal. As a result the commuters along this road have to wait for a long time before they get green…
Nelson Mandela Road needs concrete medians
November 19, 2021Sir, The Nelson Mandela Road connecting Millennium Circle to Hotel Highway Circle needs a median as the traffic density has increased and also there are many Hotels, Restaurants, and Schools on this busy stretch. All vehicles move at a very high speed resulting in many minor and major accidents. This stretch of road is broad…
Recent Comments