Sir, I wish to draw attention to the deteriorating condition of the Old DC Office building in our city. This structure is not only historically significant but also a poignant reminder of our rich heritage. Unfortunately, it is now being neglected, leading to its alarming state of disrepair. The Old DC Office building, an architectural…

Sir, I have been residing in Bogadi since 2004 and have personally witnessed the civic development that has taken place over the years. One of the best features of this area is its well-connected and wide roads, stretching from the southern part of the city to the northern part, eventually leading to the Ring Road…

Sir, Having moved to this heritage city last year with great hopes of enjoying a clean and green environment, I am deeply disappointed by the lack of maintenance and the apparent absence of civic sense among residents in preserving what was once a beautiful and well-kept city. I reside in one of the most popular…

Sir, I read with sadness the news about the passing away of Dr. S. Ananthalakshmi (84) under Obituary column in SOM dated Dec.14. May be, it is customary to say, whenever some known person departs to the heavenly abode that, ‘The loss is irreplaceable.’ But in the passing away of Dr. Ananthalakshmi, the society has…

Sir, Driving in Mysuru requires immediate attention and a realignment, or it is bound to become chaotic in the coming years. A few simple yet crucial steps must be enforced on priority by the Traffic Police. Checking for DLs, overloaded transport vehicles, inter-State vehicle permits and drunk driving are vital, but equally important are measures…

Sir, As responsible citizens of Mysuru, we can support the Mysuru City Traffic Police by reporting traffic rule violations. Photos and videos of violations can be uploaded to their active WhatsApp number: 94811 00100, ensuring that the vehicle’s registration number is clearly visible. While submitting, please include details such as the date and time of…

Sir, This refers to the news item ‘Yuva Brigade leads Kapila River cleaning drive’ (Star of Mysore dated Dec. 9). My salute to these young volunteers for their commendable work in cleaning the bathing ghat at the 16-pillared Mantap near the Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud. By removing the piled-up garbage, they have made the ghat…

Sir, If you’re travelling to Brindavan Gardens via KRS Road, you cannot overlook the unsightly garbage pile-up just past the railway crossing near the Brigade Symphony Apartment. This disheartening scene stands in stark contrast to Mysuru’s aspiration of being one of the cleanest cities in India. Passersby, whether on two-wheelers or in cars, routinely toss…

Sir, In a concerning continuation of previous trends, India recorded over 4.80 lakh road accidents in 2023, resulting in over 1.72 lakh fatalities — the highest number of road accident deaths globally. This marks a 2.6 percent increase in fatalities compared to 2022. Alarmingly, the fatality rate per 100 crashes remained around 36 last year….

Sir, I am deeply saddened to note the passing of Prof. V.K. Nataraj (VKN) in the city on Dec. 9. During 1961-62, I had the privilege of sharing a room with him — Room 92 (or perhaps 93?) — at the Maharaja’s College Hostel. At that time, I was pursuing my M.Sc. in Statistics, while…