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…

Sir, In a significant order, the Supreme Court of India on 10.12.2024 allowed the contempt petitions filed by Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs and other members of the Mysore Royal Family against the Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, BBMP Commissioner, BDA Commissioner etc., for wilful disobedience of the Supreme Court’s previous order. Further, the Supreme Court has…

Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern about the worsening traffic chaos at Akashvani Circle in Yadavagiri. This area has become a major bottleneck, causing significant inconvenience and posing serious safety risks to commuters. The non-functional traffic signal at this intersection has only worsened the situation. Vehicles frequently speed through without regard for…