Sir, With reference to the news item titled  ‘Escalators at City Railway Station fail passengers daily’ and a reader’s letter in this column — ‘Neglect of accessibility facilities at Mysuru Railway Station’ — published in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 28 and Apr. 29, we wish to clarify that the reports do not accurately reflect…

Sir, Mysuru Railway Station, despite receiving several accolades for its services, sadly falls short when it comes to ensuring basic accessibility for all. It is deeply disappointing to witness the plight of physically challenged individuals, senior citizens and passengers with heavy luggage who are forced to struggle due to the poor maintenance of essential amenities….

Sir, A few days back I had applied for a Marriage Certificate through Kaveri Online Services https://kaveri.karnataka.gov.in. The application process is very simple and user-friendly. We have to register first, fill the marriage details, bridegroom’s and bride’s details, witness details. Then we have to upload all the relevant documents. The application and Certificate fee is…

Sir, The Government Public Libraries, numbering more than 10 in Mysuru, are closed for nearly 40 days starting from Apr. 15, 2025 stating Books verification, Audit etc. The newspaper section is also closed from 10 am to 5.30 pm on all the days. With this kind of closures, the Library will be closed for public…

Sir, A few days ago, on a clear day without any rain or strong winds, a large tree — seemingly healthy — was suddenly uprooted on KRS Road near the Railway Hospital. It fell onto a moving two-wheeler just ahead of my vehicle. Fortunately, the rider and pillion passenger escaped with only minor injuries, but…

Sir, This is with reference to your Abracadabra column in SOM dated Apr. 23, 2025. While you flatter me by posting my photograph, I am constrained to point out some inaccuracies in reporting my remarks to a TV channel on 23.4.2025. I made several remarks in that talk that there could be intelligence failure and,…

Sir, The stench of overflowing sewage from a manhole near Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, adjacent to the Vijayanagar Water Tank, has become an unbearable ordeal for residents and commuters. Though authorities were alerted earlier and the manhole was swiftly repaired, the relief was short-lived. Now, another manhole just a stone’s throw away from the fixed…

Sir, I would like to share with readers and the authorities my harrowing experience at the parking lot of the Mysuru Sub-Urban Bus Stand. Recently, I had to park my two-wheeler in the basement of the Sub-Urban Bus Stand, in a facility named ‘Bhairava Parking,’ if I’m not mistaken. As I took my bike down…

Sir, The recent move by the Minister for Environment and Forests, Eshwar B. Khandre to seek a report on the felling of 40 mature trees on Hyder Ali Road in Mysuru is a welcome step, especially against the background of the PWD’s proposal to cut down 175 trees and the marking of 125 more for…

Sir, We have already lost 40 trees for road-widening by MCC (Urban Development Ministry). PWD seeks to fell 175 trees at Dattagalli, concerning a 66/11 KV HT power line (PWD Ministry + Electric Power Ministry (KPTCL)). Manandavadi Road widening requires 125 trees for felling (PWD Ministry + State Roads and Highways Ministry). How can citizens…