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From rainwater to ruin: Urban planning needs a rethink
Voice of The Reader

From rainwater to ruin: Urban planning needs a rethink

June 12, 2025

Sir, The city of Mysuru has been experiencing continuous and intense rainfall over the past several days, and what should be a season of relief and renewal has instead become a period of disruption, concern and hardship for its residents. The recurring scenes of flooded streets, floating plastic waste, clogged drains and failing infrastructure are…

It’s a blot on reputed engineers of Mysuru
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It’s a blot on reputed engineers of Mysuru

June 8, 2025

Sir, Apropos the news item titled “To restore or raze? INTACH surveys Lansdowne Building” (Star of Mysore dated May 31, 2025), I, as an engineer, feel deeply saddened that this issue has now reached the Supreme Court   for a final verdict. Mysuru’s engineers are renowned across India and abroad, having carved a distinguished reputation globally….

Restore speed cameras, FASTags on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
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Restore speed cameras, FASTags on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway

June 6, 2025

Sir, The Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway has significantly improved travel efficiency, reducing travel time from over 3 hours to just 2. More importantly, it has helped eliminate fatal accidents in towns like Mandya, Channapatna, and Ramanagara, which were once hotspots for road deaths. However, this success is being undermined by reckless speeding. Some drivers are now exploiting…

MUDA / MDA: Problems and solutions
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MUDA / MDA: Problems and solutions

June 5, 2025

Sir, In response to the article ‘MDA faces litmus test after MUDA’s collapse’ published in the Star of Mysore on May 27. Concerning the concerns raised regarding the functioning and future of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), rebranded as Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), I wish to offer the following observations along with suggested remedies:…

Road hump must here for safety of motorists
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Road hump must here for safety of motorists

June 4, 2025

Sir, In response to a letter published in Star of Mysore a couple of months ago, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) took prompt action to re-lay the medians near the Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) intersection. However, with the increasing volume of traffic from the Vijayanagar Water Tank towards Trinetra Circle — including vehicles turning…

Most touching article on Paan hospitality
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Most touching article on Paan hospitality

June 2, 2025

Sir, Girija Madhavan’s write-up titled ‘Rage of the Tempest, Repose in the Raga’ in SOM  dated May 26 under Mysore Memories column, is most touching and written with rare sensitivity. I compliment her. Paan is one of the unique cultural markers of India. Except for some regions, it has been popular all over the country….

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