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…

Sir, This refers to the letter ‘Garbage Menace: Mysuru Turning Unhealthy’ in SOM dated May 26, 2025. It is very timely and every citizen of our city must take note. Literally, almost every footpath is strewn with all types of garbage, resulting in an unbearable foul smell. To control this menace and catch the shameless…

Sir, I frequently commute to JP Nagar from Kuvempunagar, and the shortest route is via the Jayanagar Railway Under Bridge, which directly connects to the Road towards NIE. The traffic congestion at this Under Bridge junction, as well as along Jayanagar 2nd Main Road, causes severe jams — even during non-peak hours. During peak hours,…

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….

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of the officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and other civic authorities the deplorable condition of our city’s roads, including many major thoroughfares. As we all know, the monsoon has arrived early, bringing joy to farmers and others. However, the incessant rains, which have only just…

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…

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:…

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…

Sir, I was very happy to see the traffic signal lights functioning regularly at Akka Mahadevi Road Junction after being inactive for over a year. However, my joy seems to have been short-lived, as all the signal lights have now been switched off — except for the amber lights, which blink intermittently — after having…

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….