Sir, I and my wife, senior citizens, are regular commuters to Chennai by Train No.16021/16022, Kaveri Express. Most passengers on this train travel to Chennai for work during the day and return the same night. The train continues to run with ageing coaches, with worn-out windows, dirty wash basins and unhygienic, stinking toilets, often with…

Sir, To add to the letter published in Star of Mysore regarding traffic conditions at the State Bank of India corner in Gokulam 3rd Stage, I would like to say that it has become extremely dangerous to drive in this area. Drive we must, as we live on 2nd Main. From afternoon onwards, large cars…

Sir, I would like to draw attention to the growing issue of traffic violations in Mysuru. With the city’s increasing population, offences such as signal jumping, wrong-side driving and riding on footpaths have become alarmingly common, endangering the lives of rule-abiding citizens. What is particularly concerning is that even at major junctions like Manipal Hospital…

Sir, Property tax collection at the Hootagalli City Municipal Council (HCMC) is drawing criticism for poor arrangements and inefficient management. Despite being a key revenue-generating local body, basic facilities for taxpayers remain inadequate. The token system is ineffective, leading to confusion and overcrowding at the office. There is no proper queue management, seating is insufficient…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Citizens urge rethink on Crawford Hall Underpass” published in SOM dated Apr.15. Indeed, traffic on the stretch from Government Press Junction to Ekalavya Circle has increased significantly in recent years. While some have suggested that constructing an underpass may be a solution, it is important to carefully…

Sir, We had a problem of garbage burning near our apartment complex that was creating heartache (and more pressing breathing problems!) for many in our area. I approached Bhamy Shenoy of MGP for help. He suggested that I get in touch with AEE Mruthyunjaya of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to take action on the…

Sir, It appears that garbage from within city limits is increasingly being dumped along roads leading to smaller towns. While highways remain relatively clean, these interior roads have turned into virtual dumping grounds. The scale of the problem is far worse than what photographs can capture. A one-kilometre stretch of the Bogadi-Gaddige Main Road itself…

Sir Road works taken up by an agency in Srirampura, Mysuru, have drawn criticism from residents over what they describe as poor execution and safety concerns. According to residents, one side of the road was dug up for the work and later relaid with fresh asphalt, covering only half the width of the carriageway. This…

Sir, I wish to draw urgent attention to the worsening parking situation near the State Bank of India in Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysuru. What was once a fairly navigable stretch has now become chaotic and unsafe due to indiscriminate parking by car owners on both sides of the road. With vehicles occupying almost the entire…

Sir, When I read the news about KSRTC’s red Volvo buses being retired from service on Mysuru roads, I suddenly felt nostalgic about the rides I enjoyed travelling in them especially during Dasara season. I would walk up to Vontikoppal from Yadavagiri, hop on to any Volvo going to City Bus Station and enjoy looking…