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….
Unsafe ways of drawing cables by service providers
October 5, 2024Has 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…
Constitutional Morality requires CM’s resignation in MUDA site scam: G.T. Devegowda’s defence of CM’s stand not acceptable…!
October 4, 2024Sir, G.T. Devegowda (GTD), the JD(S) MLA representing Chamundeshwari Constituency, which includes Chamundi Hill, made a reference to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the inauguration of Dasara-2024 festivities atop Chamundi Hill yesterday, saying that the Chief Minister need not resign simply because an FIR has been registered against him. GTD also asked whether Union Minister H.D….
Avoid using plastic bottles during Jumboo Savari
October 3, 2024Sir, 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…
Yuva Dasara slips from popular fest to pure commercial event
October 2, 2024Sir, 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….
Not ‘access-controlled’ but ‘access-free’ Highway!
October 1, 2024Sir, 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…
Public toilet and smoking nuisance near JSS Law College
September 30, 2024Sir, This is to bring two issues to your notice that are causing problems for students and the public around JSS Law College. First, the public toilet behind the college is in a terrible condition. It is neither cleaned nor maintained properly, and the foul stench even reaches the classrooms, making it difficult for students…
Neglected road in Dattagalli
September 29, 2024Sir, The 3rd A Cross Road that branches out from the service road of Ring Road in Dattagalli that goes in front of Sukrutha PU College has been in worst condition since 6 years, battered by rains, rolling of heavy trucks containing bricks, stones and M sand whose selling point is adjacent to the road….
Shifting Yuva Dasara venue to outskirts does not make sense
September 28, 2024It robs Mysuru city centre of its liveliness during Dasara Sir, I am writing to express my concern over the recent decision of the District Administration to shift the venue of the much-anticipated Yuva Dasara event from the traditional Maharaja’s College Grounds to the outskirts of the city near Utthanahalli. Yuva Dasara has long been…
Unsafe state of Dasara illumination workers
September 28, 2024Sir, The contractors installing the Dasara illumination displays are at grave risk, with a terrible accident waiting to happen. Workers are left to signal with their waving hands in the dark, which is barely visible to fast-approaching drivers. They are installing lights on dark roads where streetlights do little to make them visible to vehicle…
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