Sir, Of late, the Mysuru City Railway Station has been grappling with challenges in managing the arrival and departure of trains to various destinations. Our MP Pratap Simmha has taken proactive steps to address the situation. He has successfully obtained clearance from the Railway Minister and Railway Board for the expansion of City Station, and…

Sir, The current system of cameras installed at traffic signals utilises panning cameras, which require manual control by an operator to observe each direction. Recently, while waiting at Kalamandira Junction to make a right turn, I observed violators proceeding straight through the intersection when the signal was red. This occurred because the panning camera was…

Sir, For the past 20 years, the Mysuru-Talguppa train has been running directly from Mysuru to Talaguppa in Shivamogga district, bypassing Bengaluru. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the same train is now scheduled to travel from Mysuru to Shivamogga via Bengaluru, adding three hours to the journey time for passengers. This change has caused…

Sir, My friend Reginald Platel (67), a resident of Roopanagar, tragically passed away last Tuesday when a tree fell on him along the busy Kukkarahalli Lake road. The incident occurred as he was riding his scooter on the road that passes by ‘Chandravana’, the Government Ayurveda Farm, near the Government Press. The old Peepal tree,…

Sir, This dangerous pothole is situated on both sides of Manandavadi Road (H.D. Kote Road) in Mysuru, just after the Government Veterinary Hospital, where sewage water flows under the bridge. This problem is worsening day by day on a road that experiences heavy traffic. Immediate restoration work is essential before any life is lost, and…

Sir, I along with my family returned from a pilgrimage tour to Kumbakonam (city of temples).The only train Mayiladuthurai Express towards this route is normally full with passengers towards Trichy. I wish the Railway Minister and our MP take this train to experience the hardship being faced by common man despite paying heavy amount for…

Sir, I am writing on behalf of the concerned residents of Ittigegud who have consistently raised issues regarding various nuisance/s created by tourists. Despite numerous complaints, it appears that our pleas have gone unanswered from the local Corporator, Police and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). A recent concern has emerged due to the exit of…

Sir, The stairway at Chamundi Hill, comprising over 1,000 steps, requires the installation of hand railings. The inclusion of hand railings would offer substantial support, especially to the elderly, reducing strain and aiding in maintaining balance both on the ascent and descent. Notably, certain sections of the stairway feature steps with a height exceeding the…

Sir, In light of the recent tragic incident resulting in the loss of three precious lives due to inadequately designed road humps, the ongoing debate on road safety measures is crucial. While discussions on this matter are welcome, it is essential to address the accountability of engineers involved in installing road humps without adhering to…