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Well-planned robust public transport system needed
Voice of The Reader

Well-planned robust public transport system needed

September 15, 2021

Sir, This refers to Prof. G. L. Shekar’s article titled “A case for multimodal public transport network” (Star of Mysore dated Sept.11). I am very happy that NIE has taken up a project related to multimodal public transport for Mysuru city as part of the students’ project. I remember as we landed in Chicago, during…

Prevent blocking of Conservancy Lanes
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Prevent blocking of Conservancy Lanes

September 14, 2021

Sir, The erstwhile City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) developed various well-laid layouts and extensions by offering lot of amenities to the public. One such amenity was the provision of about ten feet ‘conservancy lane’ at the back side of the houses. Through this conservancy the amenities which demand road cutting like electrical connection, water connection,…

Why not block this unmotorable road?
Voice of The Reader

Why not block this unmotorable road?

September 13, 2021

Sir, Innumerable number of readers have raised their voice about the pathetic condition of the road from Vijayanagar Water Tank to Trinetra Circle. This road is utterly in a very bad shape since more than 8 years. It is a pity that the MCC officials concerned and the people’s representatives are not looking into the…

Damaged city roads not restored
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Damaged city roads not restored

September 12, 2021

Sir, Mysuru city holds the distinction of being one of the earliest well-planned cities in India. But unfortunately, it is appalling to see the present sorry state of roads in Namma Mysuru. Here I would like to bring to the notice of the civic authorities regarding one particular aspect of non-restoration or non-filling of the…

City roads crying for attention
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City roads crying for attention

September 11, 2021

Sir, It is not just the spike in crimes that requires the attention of City Police, City Corporation and the district authorities concerned, but also on the pathetic condition of roads adjoining the Ring Road. The officials and employees of many of the Departments that are supposed to look into these aspects, think and behave…

Noise pollution by street hawkers
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Noise pollution by street hawkers

September 8, 2021

Sir, I fully endorse the opinion expressed by Dr. M. Shyamprasad (Curb noise pollution by street hawkers, SOM dated Aug.28). The street hawkers use amplifiers for their business and to give relief to their throats by continuously giving their products notification. No doubt it is helpful to them but it causes irritation to the residents…

Accidents waiting to haappen?!
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Accidents waiting to haappen?!

September 6, 2021

Sir, The above picture was taken on Mysuru Ring Road near the road which connects Sankranthi Circle (Hebbal) to the Ring Road. As you can see, there is a big hole where you merge into the service road from the Ring Road. It is dangerous because you can’t see it while coming from the Ring…

Remembering David Syiem, IAS
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Remembering David Syiem, IAS

September 5, 2021

Sir, Apropos ‘Tribute to Sr. Annette from a friend’ by Jennifer Bhide (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 1). My father worked under David Syiem, IAS, when he was the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner during 1977-79. I had just finished my Post-Graduation then and had taken up a job in Bengaluru. I went to meet…

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