Sir, This refers to the photo caption titled ‘Fresh Water & Dirty Plastic’ in Star of Mysore dated July 18. The issue of plastic pollution in the River Cauvery is neither new nor unknown. As the river flows downstream from the KRS Dam, it becomes increasingly polluted due to the actions of tourists and various…

Sir, I appreciate the initiative taken by our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar and others in cleaning Kukkarahalli Lake and its surroundings recently. However, have we not seen similar efforts in the past? Do we observe any long-term improvement from such efforts? There is no other way to keep our city clean except by imposing penalties on…

Sir, I am writing to propose a solution to the persistent traffic congestion around our city’s Sub-Urban Bus Stand, particularly during peak hours. The limited space at the existing Bus Stand, which serves as a hub for buses bound for many districts across Karnataka, is a primary issue. Overcrowding of buses and passengers has made…

Sir, For over a month, garbage has been accumulating in front of an abandoned house on Devaparthiva Road (BJP Office Road), with no action taken by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). The waste is piled up in front of two long-abandoned and dilapidated houses, which have become havens for rats, and snakes, and a breeding ground…

Sir, With reference to the letter ‘Toll-free travel, thanks to many entry and exit points’ published in Star of Mysore on July 12, I have raised similar concerns in my previous letters in July 2023 (‘Direct entry to Expressway from service roads not safe’) and August 2023 (‘Concern over the safety of commuters on expressway’)….

Sir, Cheluvamba Park, one of the oldest parks in Yadavagiri, located opposite the Mysore Akashvani, often makes news for its poor maintenance. The gym equipment installed at the park has been damaged for two years, but nobody seems to be bothered to repair it. With the term of the MCC Corporators having ended a few…

Sir, Firstly, I want to congratulate Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on winning the Lok Sabha election in 2024. The work done by our previous MP, Prathap Simha, for the Railways, Airport and Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway is commendable. I hope Yaduveer  will continue other pending development projects. Some of the requests for our new MP include making…

Sir, Recently, many medical shops in Mysuru have installed green LED boards outside their premises. However, those situated near traffic signal lights are inadvertently causing issues for motorists. The green display boards are being mistaken for green traffic signal lights, potentially leading to traffic problems. It is difficult to understand whose idea it was to…

Sir, Since the 10-lane access-controlled Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway opened to the public, it has significantly reduced travel stress and time. However, as the initial excitement has settled, it’s important to examine the drawbacks of this otherwise excellent road. Following the introduction of speed restrictions, the travel time for the 119-km journey has increased to approximately 1…

Sir, I would like to bring to your attention some suggestions that can be implemented to enhance the beauty of Mysuru: 1. Flex banners: Numerous flex banners are installed in large quantities, regardless of the planned events, which significantly obstructs the city’s visibility. It is recommended to impose restrictions on the number of flex banners…