Sir, The Ministry of External Affairs has established Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) across several District Headquarters in Karnataka since 2017. Mysuru POPSK at Metagalli Post Office serves for the benefit of Mysuru Urban, Mysuru Rural, and to the applicants of neighbouring Kodagu district. Applicants can now avail the normal category passports at Metagalli…

Sir, With Mysuru city growing in all the directions and becoming hub of many industrial and commercial activities, there are many blue prints made, like taking up the Kushalnagar Railway line, expanding the existing airport near Mandakalli etc. Similarly, Naganahalli is also being considered as the Satellite Railway Station to offtake the traffic load of…

Sir, This refers to ‘More Lakes to be conserved under CSR funds’ (SOM dated Feb. 13). That District Minister S.T. Somashekar found time to visit rejuvenated Hebbal Lake, under CSR by Infosys Foundation, is to be commended. He was appreciative of the Foundation and the work done. Honouring the Foundation should inspire others. He is…

Sir, The parking fee atop Chamundi Hill is quite expensive. The people of Mysuru visit Chamundi Hill very often and most of the devotees visit the Hill temple twice a week. Shelling out money for parking would definitely become a burden to middle class people who own two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Authorities say that the multilevel…

Sir, I would like to bring to the attention of the concerned that we’ve been experiencing a lot of hardship to avail services in MysuruOne Offices these days. MysuruOne  once called a one-stop-solution for all our needs related to the Government works has now become a highly irresponsible place similar to other Government Departments. Mostly,…

Sir, At any point of time, it is very difficult for the pedestrians to cross Kalidasa Road, especially at the section from Panchavati Circle to  Chandrakala Hospital.  The two-wheelers and three- wheelers zoom past the pedestrians making the road crossing a herculean task.     Now this section of the road is due for asphalting after laying…

Sir, The “Letter to Greta” was a most informative eye-opener on the farmers’ protest. I came to know of the many facts that were hitherto unknown to me. Thank you for publishing such an interesting and useful article. Kudos to Star of Mysore for translating into Kannada and publishing in Mysuru Mithra also. – Saraswathy…

Sir, I read “Letter to Greta” by Mohinder Gulati, former Chief Operating Officer, United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (Star of Mysore dated Feb.11, 2021). The content gives a clear picture about the ongoing hidden truth in farmers agitation which is an eye-opener to many readers like me. Thank you for publishing such an informative…

Sir, This refers to the reader’s letter “Tilted traffic pole on Ring Road needs attention” (SOM dated Feb. 1). Even in most of the signal junctions, the traffic lights are not installed at adequate height. As a result, those driving cars, scooters, autos etc. and travelling just behind heavy vehicles like bus and lorry can’t…