Sir, The rising number of vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, plying without valid number plates has emerged as a serious concern in Mysuru, posing a threat to road safety and civic order. Far from being a minor traffic violation, the absence of proper vehicle identification has wider implications. It encourages reckless driving, including speeding and signal jumping…

Sir, In response to the news item titled ‘Amid row over Railway Underpass… No hint of DPR for Kukkarahalli Lake Conservation’ (SOM dated Apr. 16), I would like to draw your attention to a few more facts related to the matter. Being an engineer and having worked quite extensively on urban tanks of Mysuru, I…

A wake-up call for Chamundi Hill area Sir, Even as the forest area around Chamundi Hill has been declared a ‘plastic-free zone’, the ground reality along the Chamundi Hill Main Road presents a stark contrast. Stretches on both sides of the road, including those passing through forest areas, are strewn with plastic waste (empty water…

Sir, I am writing to highlight a persistent issue regarding traffic management at the entrance of the Mysuru City Railway Station, which is causing significant inconvenience to regular commuters. During the early morning hours, coinciding with the arrival of long-distance trains, the entrance becomes severely congested due to the haphazard parking of autorickshaws. While one…

Sir, I am a senior citizen aged over 81 and also a regular subscriber of Star of Mysore for many years. I can understand the concerns of the members of the Kukkarahalli Lake Protection Committee and other environmentalists regarding the opposition to construct an underpass or a Road Under Bridge at the Crawford Hall Junction….

Sir, There is a large peepal tree (Ashwatha Vriksha/Arali Mara) growing at the centre point of Paduvana Raste and Vishwamanava Double Road junction in Ramakrishnanagar. The Circle is named as Gadhadhara Circle. It is a one-of-its-kind in Mysuru, where a large tree stands at the centre. Earlier, the base was encircled by stone slabs, as…

Sir, I am a regular passenger of Kaveri Express (Train No.16022) originating from Ashokapuram Railway Station to Chennai. Though it is a daily train, there is no regular platform at Mysuru City Station. It is also announced just 5 to 10 minutes before its arrival. This causes more inconvenience to the elders and also those…

Sir, The delay in registration of sites allotted through the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) e-auction held in August 2025 has become a matter of concern for successful bidders. Several months after the auction, the registration process is yet to be completed, causing inconvenience and uncertainty among allottees. Many of them have already fulfilled all required…

Sir, This is to draw attention to an open drainage in Rajivnagar 3rd Stage, behind Narayana Hospital, Mysuru, which has become a major concern for residents of the area. We have been facing this issue for a long time and, despite repeated complaints to the authorities, no action has been taken so far. The open…

Sir, The condition of Mahadevapura Main Road (Azeez Sait Road) continues to deteriorate, despite repeated complaints drawing attention to the issue. The stretch has become increasingly unsafe due to the unchecked presence of autorickshaws. Many are parked haphazardly, while others are driven in blatant violation of traffic rules. Instances of wrong-side driving, sudden turns, abrupt…