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….

Sir The only entry to Hebbal Industrial Estate from the Ring Road side is via the road next to Brigade Sapphire apartments, leading towards Rane Madras. This is a crucial arterial road used daily by hundreds of people commuting to the industrial area — in cars, two-wheelers, and on foot. In addition, 12- and 16-wheeler…

Sir, The State Government has decided to close the Janaushadhi Kendras — a flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — located within the Government Hospital premises. The reason cited by State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao is that these Kendras are unnecessary since Government Hospitals are expected to provide medicines free of cost, eliminating…

Sir, I am writing to bring to your attention a follow-up issue regarding the footpath near Devaraja Traffic Police Station. My letter about footpath encroachment by the Devaraja Traffic Police Station was published in Star of Mysore on Jan. 3, 2025. Following the publication, Police officials took prompt action and removed the barricades from the…

Sir, On May 23, a small goods carrier was seen dangerously overloaded on Hunsur Road. The vehicle was carrying a load haphazardly tied and stacked to nearly twice its height, significantly exceeding safe limits and posing a serious risk to other road users. Despite passing multiple junctions where Traffic Police are usually stationed, the vehicle…