Sir, Though a good work has been executed by the authorities concerned in laying a pedestrian-friendly footpath on Kalidasa Road, unfortunately they have left a death trap at the junction of 12th Cross and Kalidasa Road near Hotel Top Stuff. The authorities have left a big gap of about four feet at this junction of…
Rain water harvesting unit: No rebate in water bill
May 9, 2023Sir, This has reference to my letter titled, “No extension of rebate in water bill for adopting rain water harvesting” published in SOM dated Feb.2, 2023. Subsequent to my letter, I lodged my petition in Mayor’s online adalat. After a few days, I received a telephone call from water meter reader and he asked me…
Mysuru-Mayiladuthurai Superfast train: An appeal to SWR
May 8, 2023Sir, The Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Superfast (SF) train (16232) operated between the originating station and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru Railway Station has many flaws. Though scheduled to stop only at three stations en route (Mandya, Maddur and Kengeri), it frequently stops at Hejjala and/ or Bidadi also, that too for longer durations — reasons…
Install jersey barriers on Valmiki Road from Maharani’s College to Marigudi Junction
May 7, 2023Sir, The jersey barriers should be installed from Maharani’s College to Marigudi Junction on Valmiki Road, near Regional Commissioner’s official residence, with “No Parking” restrictions. The barriers will stop the speeding motorcycle riders (boys) moving recklessly on this road during college hours in the morning and evening, with one or two having modified silencers producing…
White LED headlight sparks new danger
May 6, 2023Sir, The use of white halogen LED lights in two-wheelers and four-wheelers are becoming popular nowadays due to their bright and intense light. However, even though the intensity of these lights is below the regulations imposed by Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMRV) in India, many people are affected by the glare when vehicles with LED…
Pathetic state of sub-urban bus stand
May 5, 2023Sir, I am a resident of Yadavagiri and my movement is restricted to Vontikoppal, Gokulam and such other places nearby. Today, I happened to visit the sub-urban bus stand and had to wait for sometime to pick up a relative visiting from Chennai. But I got very shocked on seeing the pitiable state of the…
No path for dog walkers
May 4, 2023Sir, This is further to the letter, “Dogs in Parks: Suggestions”, by Dr. Usha Srinath of Saraswathipuram in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 19. As a dog lover and proud owner of four dogs, I am sad to say there is no place where I can walk my dogs safely in Mysuru. The past week…
No rickshaws in pre-paid auto stand
May 3, 2023Sir, Today, while I was waiting (in the evening around 8 pm) in the opposite side of the pre-paid auto stand near KSRTC bus stand, Mysuru, it was observed that there were hardly any autorickshaws coming to this counter and many people were waiting for autos to go their homes after their long journey. But,…
Operate more city buses from City Railway Station
May 2, 2023Sir, I request KSRTC to operate more city buses from City Railway Station to Vivekanandanagar, Ramakrishnanagar, Dattagalli, Sharadadevinagar, BEML Layout etc., via Kuvempunagar, coinciding with train arrivals. It not only benefits the public but also fetches more revenue to KSRTC. It will also avoid heavy rush at the pre-paid auto counters. Right now, people are…
Stop sewage flow into storm water drains at Vijayanagar 3rd Stage
April 30, 2023Sir, Mysuru city has been adjudged the cleanest medium city in Karnataka in Swachh Survekshan 2022 rankings. But our city is not completely clean because of the foul smell emanating from storm water drains. The name storm water itself implies that the drain is meant to drain off rain water only but here sewage water…















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