Sir, It is regrettable to witness chaotic scenes atop Chamundi Hill during this Dasara, particularly this past Sunday. Private cars were parked too close to the ticket counter, while ample space on the Temple’s north side was occupied by iron beams and frames from ongoing construction work, obstructing the free movement of devotees. With a…

Sir, This refers to KBG’s Abracadabra titled “From Here to Eternity: A Pilgrimage to Introspect!” in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 1 and 2. The problems you (KBG) faced in Kashi and Ayodhya are more self-inflicted. You needed a good tour planner (you could have done it by yourself like we did) and local guide…

Sir, The pictorial feature article titled “A Holy Trip in the Name of God” by Rtn. Roopa Venkatesh in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 28 and 29, made an interesting read. The write-up was quite informative with details of the places visited, the Puranic story of each place and a lot of useful trivia.  It…

Sir, This is in response to the news item ‘Stray dog menace in Kukkarahalli Lake’ published in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 24. I am a resident of a locality adjacent to Kukkarahalli Lake and have been walking there regularly for the past 60 years. In all that time, I have never felt threatened by…

Sir, Some time ago, I wrote about the dog menace in Dattagalli 3rd Stage and several other Star of Mysore readers have also expressed similar concerns. Unfortunately, all our letters seem to have fallen on deaf ears! The Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) Public Relations Officer (PRO) has never bothered to respond — not even once….

Has CESC relinquished its responsibility to public? Sir, Indiscriminate and unsafe methods of laying cables by internet and cable TV service providers have been a frequent source of complaints. However, the practice continues unchecked, as neither the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) nor the service providers seem to respond to this serious civic hazard. I…

Sir, I have been watching the Jumboo Savari (Dasara procession) for many years, and I am very happy to notice that numerous people, through NGOs, Associations and individually, are involved in helping spectators by providing drinking water. It is truly a welcome gesture. However, in recent years, it has been observed that many of them…

Sir, The decision by the Mysuru District Administration to shift Yuva Dasara venue to a location 9 km away from city centre is unwise for several reasons. A letter on this issue has already appeared in SOM on Sept. 28, outlining valid points. Until now, the event was free, with costs covered by the Government….

Sir, Motorists travelling on the so-called ‘access-controlled’ Mysuru-Bengaluru tolled Highway are vulnerable not only to robbers, dacoits and slow-moving vehicles like two-wheelers, autos and tractors but also to pedestrians crossing the six-lane highway without regard for their own safety or that of the fast-moving vehicles. During my recent trips on this road, I have frequently…