Sir, I read with keen interest a news report about plans to privatise Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel and hand it over on a 30-year lease (“Lalitha Mahal set for major revival” in SOM dated Dec. 3). Long-awaited, yes — but the moot question is whether JLR is truly willing to let go of its goose…

Sir, I refer to the many letters to Star of Mysore highlighting the rise in fake accidents and growing security lapses in the city. We have a large Police establishment meant to assure the safety and security of citizens in this lovely city. But it is disturbing to note the spate of fake accident cases…

Sir, Every evening, I make it a habit to go for a walk, enjoying the fresh air and a peaceful environment. Today, I chose to visit the renowned Chamundi Vihar Stadium, expecting a clean, well-maintained space suitable for fitness enthusiasts, families and children. However, to my surprise, the reality was quite disappointing. Apart from the…

Hypocrisy unmasked: Pedigrees at home, strays for society? Sir, Dr. Javeed  Nayeem’s recent column asking, rather bluntly, “Where are the real dog-lovers?” is a rarity in public debate: honest, unfashionable and deeply necessary (SOM dated Nov.23). For all the passionate noise generated after the Supreme Court’s latest order on strays, there remains a striking reluctance…

Sir, A reader’s voice titled “What is true love for our stray dogs?” published in Star of Mysore dated Dec.7 intrigued me deeply. It was mentioned that a naturalist was in favour of keeping stray dogs in shelters, as this would make vaccinating and neutering the dogs easier. This opinion not only intrigued me but…

Sir, Commuters travelling on the Vishwamanava Express have raised concerns over the train’s prolonged halt and delayed arrival at Mysuru. According to regular passengers, the train reaches Pandavapura Station at 7.45 pm but arrives at Mysuru only at 8.45 pm, resulting in a delay of more than 35 minutes every day. This extended travel time…

Sir, I wish to draw the immediate attention of the authorities concerned to the critical traffic mismanagement at Manipal Hospital Junction, especially during morning hours. Right at the Manipal Hospital Junction, a bus stop has been placed for buses arriving from the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway into Mysuru city. This location is highly unscientific and poorly planned,…

Sir, This is to draw immediate attention to a serious civic issue that has become unbearable for the residents of Devanahalli Extension, behind Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, near the new Football Ground, 3rd Stage, Rajivnagar. Garbage collection in this area is highly irregular — it is neither done daily nor even on alternate days. As a…

Sir, I read Dr. Javeed Nayeem’s article titled “Where are the real dog lovers?” in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 23. I thank him for his impartial view — being fair to people and animals at the same time. Being an ardent animal lover myself, who hails from a family that has a few rescued…

Sir, Yesterday, I travelled from Hebbal to Srirampura and found ten barricades placed along just 13 kilometres of the Ring Road. These barricades were causing severe traffic congestion, especially at the points where they were installed. Vehicles from both the right and left lanes were forced to merge into the centre to snake through the…