Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the continued non-functioning of the traffic signal at the junction of KRS Road and Vontikoppal Temple Road, despite my earlier complaint. Along with my letter to the editor of SOM dated 30.7.2024, I had also written to the V.V. Mohalla Traffic Police Station. The station…

Sir, Many traffic signals in Mysuru have been non-functional for months. Signals at crucial junctions — such as Vontikoppal Temple Road opposite V.V. Puram Police Station which connects six different roads including KRS Road — have been out of order for an extended period. When inquired at the local Police Station, we were informed that…

Sir, It is very heartening to see that KSRTC has recognised the needs of Mysuru’s citizens and started the city bus service on the Outer Ring Road. I request the authorities to publicise the timings so that commuters can plan in advance and reduce waiting time. These buses should have a distinct colour for easy…

Sir, I am a senior citizen residing at J.P. Nagar, Mysuru. Goblimara bus shelter located at J.P. Nagar is in a dilapidated condition with iron rods clearly visible from the ceiling of the shelter. This is one of the main bus shelters of the locality and it is used by a large number of passengers. …

Sir, I had the opportunity to listen to speeches in Parliament. Three members, all representing Karnataka, spoke — two elected and one nominated to the Rajya Sabha. These were Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Dr. C.N. Manjunath and Dr. Sudha Murty. Yaduveer and Dr. Manjunath were elected to the Lok Sabha, while Dr. Sudha Murty was…

Sir, The road between Gun House and Hardinge Circle is a busy stretch, yet a lamp post and street light pole on this route are leaning precariously, almost to the point of falling. Ironically, the ever-vigilant city Traffic Police are often stationed right next to this leaning pole, engrossed in their daily routine of checking…

Sir, We, the residents of Janahitha Sangha Layout, Bogadi 2nd Stage South, Mysuru, located in the area overlapping Wards 44 and 45, are deprived of basic civic facilities. The main road, approximately 800 metres long, was dug up for underground drainage (UGD) work nearly 12 months ago but is yet to be asphalted. Other roads…

Sir, This is related to the newly launched city bus service to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), as published in Star of Mysore on Aug. 16. While it is commendable that city bus services are improving, the Dasara mission to reduce congestion in the Central Business District (CBD) will not be achieved with this new…

Sir, This is to bring to your attention an issue observed on Vani Vilas Road, from the Nexa showroom to RTO Circle. Euphorbia milii plants have been planted along the road median in this area. While the intention may have been to beautify the roadway, these plants pose a significant risk to motorists. The sharp…

Sir, As soon as I returned home, as usual, I picked up Star of Mysore and on seeing the headline ‘God Sees the Truth, But Waits‘ I could not wait to read KBG’s write-up in his Abracadabra column. I completely agree with KBG’s thoughts on justice and one’s destiny. The article is timely and let…