Confusion prevails over qualification

Sir, We appreciate the State Government for filling up 629 vacancies for the high school head masters posts. But now there is some confusion. While the recruiting authority Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) says the prescribed educational qualifications for applying the above said post, are B A or BSc degree and B Ed or equivalent degree, the JD(S)-BJP government had considered the B P Ed degree as equivalent to B Ed degree. 
But now the situation has changed and the present recruitment of posts are conducted as per some different procedure. Hence all the candidates with B P Ed degree are confused. We request the consulting authority of KPSC to give an attention to this issue when conducting the recruitment process next time. They are requested to print the prescribed educational qualifications for KES’ posts and mention whether people having B P Ed Degree or equivalent can also apply for the abovesaid posts.

S K Sathish Gudekote
Kudligi

Preserve the ecosystem

Sir, The start of the long delayed Bangalore-Mangalore passenger train service has brought cheers to the people of coastal Karnataka. However, when more trains are introduced in due course, the imminent eventuality of this railway track, which traverses pristine evergreen forests, getting profusely littered with plastic waste and garbage is at once disquieting.
The railway authorities should ensure that this is in no way allowed to endanger the fragile ecosystem of the Western Ghats.

E Radhakrishna
Bangalore

Landmark verdict
Sir, The ban on Jallikkattu (bull fight) is a landmark verdict passed by the Supreme Court that has put an end to a cruel sport played by some sections of the population in Tamil Nadu.
The very next day that follows Pongal, the sacred sentient beings are inebriated, enraged and persuaded violently into blood-curdling sports in by some people still harking back the primitive practices and beliefs of the stone age. It is quite a praiseworthy judgement by the apex court to have banned this ghoulish sport.

H NARAYANAN
Bangalore

Political gimmicks
Sir, Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award is intended to be conferred on personalities with outstanding contributions in any field. They are expected to be non-controversial with proven record with contribution not only to India but to the world at large. Unfortunately, this solemn issue is being degenerated into the morass of political gimmickry. The dignity of this award is being further sullied by political players like Advani, Mayawati and CPM leaders jumping into the fray, as though it is a case of public auction.

H R Bapu Somasekhar
Bangalore

Nano controversy
Sir, The recently unveiled Tata Nano represents the advent of India as an automobile giant. But, instead of recognising the effort and the engineering innovation that has gone into making the Nano, a lot of criticism has come its way regarding its potential effect on an already crumbling infrastructure.
These criticisms have been directed at the company instead of the government. Saying that the Nano is more of a bane than a boon is saying that cars should be out of reach for the common man to prevent an infrastructure meltdown.

Mohit Rao
Bangalore

Great soul

Sir, Edmund Hillary, was an outstanding mountaineer and an extraordinary human being, who conducted himself with utmost dignity, and cared for the humble folk of Nepal, which helped them to achieve heights, which except for the infrastructure created by his trust, would have been next to impossible. In passing away of Hillary, India misses an extraordinary ambassador of adventure and humanity. 

M Y Kumar
Mysore

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