Sir, The two bus shelters located next to Yadavagiri Post Office as well as opposite one near Mysuru Akashvani lacks lighting facility. Many offices, hospitals, factories and other institutions are located in this area. Large number of passengers including women are utilising these bus shelters. They have to wait in pitch dark with fear till…

Sir, Right behind St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap, a speed-breaker was installed at the crossing following a series of tragic accidents. Over the last 40 years, this blind spot has claimed dozens of lives. However, during Dasara, the speed-breaker was either removed or flattened, rendering it ineffective — seemingly to ensure a jerk-free ride for…

Sir, The junction of Ring Road and Ooty Road near the APMC Yard urgently requires an overpass, ideally a cloverleaf junction, to address the escalating traffic congestion at this critical point. For nearly a year now, this junction has become a major bottleneck for vehicles entering and exiting the city via this National Highway (NH)….

Sir, This refers to the news item Golden Chariot proposal for Chamundi Hill Temple revived in yesterday’s Star of Mysore. The report says a 5-year-old proposal (of 2019) to provide a Golden Chariot for Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill has been revived at a recently held meeting. The Chariot is going to cost…

Sir, This is to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and elected representatives to the lack of streetlights on Mahadevapura Main Road (Azeez Sait Main Road), stretching from Udayagiri Circle to its junction with the Outer Ring Road near Sathagalli Bus Depot. This busy road is riddled with dug-up sections, further increasing the risk…

Sir, I am writing to express my concern about the ongoing challenges faced by public transport commuters in Mysuru, especially those relying on city buses for their daily travel. Despite the advancements in technology, it is disheartening to see that after all these years, our city’s public bus system still lacks basic conveniences, such as…

Sir, I wish to express my growing concern over the alarming rise in accidents near the MUDA Commissioner’s residence, close to Cauvery School in Kuvempunagar. The primary issue stems from the poorly maintained road dividers along this stretch. These dividers, lacking proper reflectors, become nearly invisible to motorists at night due to the glare of…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘CCTV camera goof-up: Hapless riders asked to pay fine for violation’ in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 20. I also experienced a similar situation. On Nov. 17 (Sunday), I received a message about helmet-less riding on a vehicle registered in my name. I was quite surprised as…

Sir, Sahukar Chennaiah Road in Saraswathipuram, which is home to the Saraswathipuram Police Station and several educational institutions, frequently sees motorists riding on the wrong side of the road due to the lack of a median gap along the entire stretch. These violations occur throughout the day. Hence, I urge the Traffic Police to conduct…

Sir, The English-Kannada Dictionary of Prasaranga, University of Mysore, has long been an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers, offering seamless access to its comprehensive content through an online platform with a user-friendly search feature. However, it has been nearly six months since the dictionary disappeared from the website. Repeated inquiries to Prasaranga have yielded…