Sir The only entry to Hebbal Industrial Estate from the Ring Road side is via the road next to Brigade Sapphire apartments, leading towards Rane Madras. This is a crucial arterial road used daily by hundreds of people commuting to the industrial area — in cars, two-wheelers, and on foot. In addition, 12- and 16-wheeler…

Sir, The State Government has decided to close the Janaushadhi Kendras — a flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — located within the Government Hospital premises. The reason cited by State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao is that these Kendras are unnecessary since Government Hospitals are expected to provide medicines free of cost, eliminating…

Sir, I am writing to bring to your attention a follow-up issue regarding the footpath near Devaraja Traffic Police Station. My letter about footpath encroachment by the Devaraja Traffic Police Station was published in Star of Mysore on Jan. 3, 2025. Following the publication, Police officials took prompt action and removed the barricades from the…

Sir, On May 23, a small goods carrier was seen dangerously overloaded on Hunsur Road. The vehicle was carrying a load haphazardly tied and stacked to nearly twice its height, significantly exceeding safe limits and posing a serious risk to other road users. Despite passing multiple junctions where Traffic Police are usually stationed, the vehicle…

Sir, In recent times, it has become increasingly evident that traffic congestion in Mysuru is reaching alarming levels. Despite having relatively wide roads and large traffic circles, commuting within the city has turned into a daily challenge for all road users — be it two-wheelers, cars, autorickshaws, buses or even pedestrians. A significant issue contributing…

Sir, Mysuru, once proudly known for its royal heritage and cleanliness, is now fast turning into a city of garbage. The image published in the article titled ‘Garbage Dump!’ (SOM dated May 15) exposes the grim reality of the Hebbal Industrial Area, which spans over 2,000 acres in the city. This is the unfortunate legacy…

Sir, Recently, there has been a steep hike in the toll fee at the bridge near Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. For what purpose? Our politicians seem eager to spend crores of tax-payers’ money on projects like Cauvery Aarti and are even considering turning Brindavan Gardens into a Disneyland-style attraction. Instead, this money could be…

Sir, In April 2025 issue of Indian Highways, the critical role of road signage in controlling accidents was highlighted under the topic “No Compromise on Perfect Road Signs and Global Lessons.” As a signatory to international road safety conventions, it is only appropriate that India aligns its standards with global norms. It is rightly stated…

Sir, Former Chairman of the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB), D. Madegowda, is widely respected for his impeccable record of honesty and integrity. During his tenure, the allotment of sites and houses was conducted in an orderly and transparent manner, free from any taint of corruption. As noted in the news item titled “Just name…