Sir, I was pained to read the news item titled “Woman killed, four injured as cars collide on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway”  (SOM dated Feb. 25, 2023). Call our drivers, across board, as callous, indifferent and insensitive. Their irresponsible driving not only accounts for lives of others but also their own selves and their co-passengers. Commonsense not…

Sir, I travel frequently from Bengaluru to Mysuru by train. Almost all trains stop and wait for signal just before entry to Mysuru Station Platform for nearly 15 to 30 minutes although some platforms are empty. As a result passengers will have to climb up and down the staircase with luggage and families (young and…

Sir, We are really happy that our Mysuru city is growing in good speed and has become a great flying destination. This has become possible due to our Government’s efforts under UDAN  [Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik, known by its acronym UDAN, is a regional airport development programme of the Government of India and part…

Sir, I read the first article titled “Why should we vote?” under the series ‘Countdown for State Assembly Election’ by Ravi Joshi, formerly in the Cabinet Secretariat, in yesterday’s Star of Mysore on Page-7. Well-argued to convey the central idea of the need to vote. The basic question is when most of us (for example,…

Sir, I was very happy to see the report on pre-paid autorickshaw counter near Infosys Technologies, Hootagalli, that was reopened (SOM dated Jan. 22). I am sure that this pre-paid autorickshaw counter will help most of the working people in that area and regular commuters. I also appreciate this people- friendly initiative by theauthorities concerned….

Sir, This is regarding poor planning of civil works by Mysuru Urban  Development Authority (MUDA) taken up at Vijayanagar 4th Stage, II Phase, in the city. At first, the only accessibility to aforesaid area was the road connecting Outer Ring Road via KSRTC depot located in 4th Stage. Same was taken up for asphalting a…

Sir, I wish to bring the status of High Tension Road stretch between vvce and Hebbal Main Road to the attention of MCC and people’s representatives. This road was dug up six months back to lay gas pipeline. The trench formed was loosely filled up with mud and stones. Whenever a vehicle (from 2-wheelers to…

Sir, This is with reference to the write-up titled “Women who rule and set benchmarks in Mysuru” published in Star of Mysore dated Mar. 8 on Page-4. The reporter seems to have inadvertently missed out the name of Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, who is the first lady Director of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI),…

Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the encroachment of public space along busy stretch of Mahadevapura-Rammanahalli Main Road. The streets have turned narrow as shopkeepers expanded their stores onto sidewalks. Vendors place their wares on footpath and roadsides, severely inconveniencing pedestrians and two-wheelers on the main road. Many…

Sir, This is to let you know about the bad experience I had while travelling in an autorickshaw in the city recently. I boarded an autorickshaw near KSRTC Sub-urban bus stand and headed to a service apartment in JP Nagar. I had asked the auto driver to turn on the meter, rather than paying the…