Sir, I request the authorities to immediately secure and repair the damaged gate and prevent unauthorised vehicular entry into the Bannimantap Grounds (the Torchlight Parade Grounds). Bannimantap Grounds is an important public space and its premises need to be protected from such acts of vandalism and unauthorised use. The gate should be restored to its…
How long must residents suffer? Sir, There comes a point when a bad road stops being an inconvenience and becomes a symbol of administrative failure. The main link road through R.S. Naidu Nagar, connecting the Outer Ring Road to several important parts of Mysuru, has reached precisely that point. Where there is no road left!…
Sir, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) lays down standards and guidelines relating to food safety and provides the framework for their enforcement. The Food Safety and Drug Administration, Government of Karnataka, is commendably undertaking inspections of hotels and restaurants to ensure compliance with food-safety and hygiene requirements. Such vigilance is welcome…
Sir, If you run a commercial fleet, you are intimately familiar with the mandatory ‘extra grease’ at the local RTO. As a community, we made a cynical peace with this reality. We accepted that official fees were merely suggestions and the real cost of getting a National Permit involved a predictable local ‘facilitation fee.’ It…
Sir, The historic Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill is one of Mysuru’s most revered landmarks and attracts thousands of devotees, especially during the Dasara season and festivals. It is disappointing to notice weeds and unwanted vegetation growing on the Temple Gopuram. With Dasara approaching, the authorities concerned should take immediate initiative to remove the weeds…
Shrinking road space in residential-area arterial and sub-arterial roads Sir, We welcome the recent drives by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner M.K. Savitha to clear footpaths of vendors, encroachments and parked cars. But another major issue is the encroachment of road space by residents, either owners or tenants, who occupy it illegally for their own…
Sir, I wish to draw attention to the cleanliness and maintenance of the park in Ashokapuram, Mysuru. Although the trees, plants and lawns are well-maintained, the park is being misused and its cleanliness is deteriorating. Pet owners bring their dogs into the park and the dogs often urinate and defecate near the benches where people…
Sir, Many readers have already written about the urgent need to erect a road hump in front of Sapthagiri Glass Shop, near Vijayanagar Water Tank. Crossing this stretch of road has become a nightmare for motorists and pedestrians alike, given the increasing volume of traffic. The situation is particularly difficult for vehicles travelling from Vijayanagar…
Sir, A prominent traffic junction in front of the Fortune JP Palace Hotel in Nazarbad has turned into a dangerous bottleneck, highlighting the lack of proper civic maintenance. Police barricades have been placed here for a long time to divide the lanes. However, a large pothole has now opened up right in front of the…
Lingambudhi Lake frequented by bird-watchers & photographers too Sir, This is in reference to the letter titled ‘Keep Lingambudhi Lake free for walkers’ written by Ravindraa and published in Star of Mysore dated Aug. 29. I would like to add a few more points: Lingambudhi Lake is not only for walkers, but also for regular…
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