Sir, With many traffic signals in Mysuru now defunct, navigating the main roads has become increasingly challenging, particularly for senior citizens. It is puzzling to note that the Traffic Police Department is in deep slumber and has not taken any proactive measures, such as deploying the Traffic Cops  at key intersections where traffic signals are…

Sir, This refers to the frequent announcements by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) regarding power outages that stretch from morning to evening, disrupting businesses and commercial activities while causing significant inconvenience to domestic users who rely heavily on uninterrupted power supply. Electricity Department undertakes these so-called ‘maintenance’ works,…

Sir, This refers to the ‘Shiny Dasara’ news item, which gives hope for beautiful lighting this year. The lighting should complement the nearby activities of each area. For example, the lighting designs of the road to SJCE and Mysore University could feature books, engineering equipment, art and science. The lighting near Kalamandira should depict drama….

Sir, The busy Narayana Shastri (N.S.) Road is one of the oldest roads in Mysuru, yet it never gets illuminated for Dasara. While some Circles are illuminated, the full stretch of N.S. Road, from Vidyaranyapuram and Chamundipuram to Devaraj Urs Road, remains neglected. Why is there such disparity in Dasara illumination for one of the…

Sir, The world famous Dasara will soon be witnessed in our city and the district authorities are preparing for the grand event. However, we observe that many roads are riddled with potholes, making driving a miserable experience, especially after the recent rains. Poor quality of roadwork has led to severe damage in prime areas like…

Sir, The stormwater drain near Krishna Bakery at Hootagalli is emitting a foul odour, making it difficult for the nearby residents to keep their doors open. This issue stems from the lack of an Underground Drainage (UGD) line for the Belavadi area, which borders a nearby layout. As a result, wastewater is being discharged into…

Sir, It’s great news that our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar is planning to introduce more flights from Mysuru. I suggest introducing direct flights to Shirdi, Ayodhya, Dwarka, Mahabaleshwar and Varanasi at least once a week. Many people are booking trains three months in advance for these same destinations. KSRTC Flybus services run every hour to Bengaluru,…

Sir,  This refers to the news report ‘12 major crimes on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway’ since its opening in March 2023 (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 18). Most robberies and thefts occur between 1 am and 4 am. There are two key reasons why drivers of both four-wheelers and two-wheelers should avoid travelling on highways during these…

Sir, Residents of CFTRI Layout and Sharadadevinagar are grappling with the deteriorating Underground Drainage (UGD) system in the area. Despite multiple complaints and follow-ups with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), no tangible action has been taken to resolve the issue. A glaring example is a drainage pit left open by a contractor for over a…

Sir, Apropos the front-page news item in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2024, regarding our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar meeting the Civil Aviation Minister and appealing for the introduction of new flight routes from Mysuru. While his suggestions for flights from Mysuru to Kochi, Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vijayawada are welcome, some of these destinations…