Sir, Being myself an environmentalist, I am tempted to appreciate your Editorial titled ‘From Despair To Hope’ which made an excellent read (SOM dated Apr.25). As an ardent reader of Star of Mysore, perhaps since its ‘birth,’ it is my observation that  your Editorials are always topical and good. I had participated in public campaigns…

Sir, Kudos to all the stakeholders for beautifying Ramakrishnanagar (RK Nagar) Park by adding an Open Air Gym and an exclusive park for children. I am a regular visitor to this park and the big eyesore here is that adults and even grown up kids use the children’s park resulting in damage to equipment. One…

Sir, This refers to your well-timed Weekend Star Supplement (Road to Hell) last Saturday focussing on dangerous roads. This particular road in Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 6th Cross, 5th Main, could qualify for a spot on that list. Though it is not a major highway nor has it claimed lives, the exposed rocks have eaten away…

Sir, The junction at Reliance Supermarket – Water Tank is very busy owing to high volume of vehicles plying towards Infosys, Kumbarakoppal, Gokulam and other areas. Many ksrtc buses also ply through this junction. In addition, the buses have a designated stop which adds to the chaos. The pedestrian traffic due to the bus stop…

Sir, This is with reference to Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem’s ‘Over a cup of evening tea’ published in Star of Mysore on Friday (May 3) where he had written on a Gulmohar tree under the title “Gulmohar Gone forever… But Hope lives on!” I think this article should be an eye-opener for both Mysuru City…

Sir, Though MCC has taken up the widening of Bogadi Road from the existing two lanes to four lanes during the last year from Bogadi Ring Road to Viswamanava Double Road, a portion between AIISH Circle and Panchavati campus of AIISH was left unfinished. This part of the road has  now become unmotorable with lot…

Sir, At present people who are working in and around K.R. Puram, Whitefield, are travelling by Viswamanava Express  reaching KSR, Bengaluru around 9.15 am and in turn catching  Arkonam Passenger to reach their work places (to avoid heavy road traffic) around Hoodi Railway Station as late as 11.15 am many a time. The newly-started Mysuru-Chennai…

Sir, This refers to Weekend Star Supplement “FITNESS FOR FREE” (Star of Mysore dated Apr. 27). It is good to know that open air gyms in parks are a big hit and there is a positive response from people. This novel step taken by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is really appreciable as it is…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Now, Wheel-locking   System” for two-wheeler parking violations (Star of Mysore dated Apr.25). Hope this system will deliver the desired result of curbing parking of two-wheelers in “No Parking” zones and also parking haphazardly causing  traffic bottle-necks. The new Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) deserves full appreciation  for implementing…

Sir, Road accidents and mishaps are becoming increasingly common in our cities, despite numerous awareness campaigns and sensitisation programmes. Take a look at what is happening over here in Bogadi 2nd Stage,  near Brahmagiri Stores. A pothole has formed in the middle of the road, and it is now a risk to ride two-wheelers on…