Sir,  It is really saddening to learn the demise of Dr. J. Kamala Raman (SOM dated Sept.19). She was known for her simplicity,  a very nice human being and a down to earth person. She was one of the most popular personalities and rendered yeoman service to people of Mysuru in various capacities. She was…

Sir, I am a regular walker at Manuvana Park in Chamaraja-puram (opposite to Law Courts). Most of the time I have been watching people eating comestibles inside the park and throw the papers and covers all over. Even I have seen tea cups strewn all over in the park. Though dustbins are kept at some…

Sir, I read with interest the article paying tributes to the renowned scholar, Prof. T.N. Srikantaiah, written by Dr. Bhagirath S. Naganath (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 19 and 20). Dr. Bhagirath has very well portrayed the scholarship and contribution of Prof. T.N. Srikantaiah, who was well-known as ‘Tee. Nam. Sri’. I congratulate him for…

Sir, With Dasara just two days away to be inaugurated by the First Citizen of India, the MCC and other Government authorities have suddenly been shaken and awakened from their slumber to cover the potholes by paint of tar and smoothen the rough roads to showcase the internationally famous Dasara of Mysuru. But have the…

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of CESC authorities concerned about frequent power cuts in our area, Srirampura 2nd Stage (in and around Devayyanahundi). We have been observing frequent power cuts within any given day since June-July. During July-August we thought this might be due to very heavy rains and subsequent activities of…

Sir, This refers to the photo caption titled “City aglow with colourful lights’ in yesterday’s Star of Mysore, which mentions about the CESC illuminating the prominent Statue Circles, roads and buildings. On behalf of the Mysureans, I request the  Dasara Illumination Sub-Committee Officers concerned to direct the CESC to illuminate the statue of Field Marshal…

Sir, Of late, in every locality of Mysuru, by the side of main roads and Ring Road, mobile eateries and roadside canteens operating in temporarily built stalls have come up like mushrooms sprouting overnight on rain soaked soil. Though these eateries prepare spicy food and offer them at an affordable price for people, the area…

Sir, Despite my request in this   column many weeks ago, the KSRTC has not taken any action to ply city buses from R.S. Naidu Nagar to City Bus Stand (CBS) via Pulikeshi Road and RMC Circle. I had highlighted the hardships and sufferings of bus travellers, especially women, labourers, students, train-goers from a long time…

Sir, The above photo is that of a junction at Nandini Circle in Dattagalli leading to Triveni Mall junction. At both these junctions, minor accidents were common before the stretch was asphalted. Till recently, umpteen number of potholes inconvenienced the road-users forcing them to drive carefully. Now that the roads are widened and asphalted from…

Sir, The Government of Karnataka had issued orders making wearing of face mask compulsory at workplaces, malls, etc. Till date this order has not been changed. However, it is seen that people are generally ignoring this order even in some Government offices and hospitals. When we try to follow the Government orders and ask people…