Sir, A few days ago, I along with family members made a trip to Tirupati and back. My onward journey was in Chamarajanagar-Tirupati Express (16219) with scheduled time of departure from Mysuru at 16.55 hrs (4.55 pm) and arrival time at Tirupati being 04.00 hrs (4 am). We reached Railway Station early but we were…

Sir, Apropos to the article ‘Padma Awards: Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa recounts meeting PM Modi’ by Prof. G.L. Shekar, recounting the celebrated author’s experience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, published in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 10, I would like to add another noteworthy incident that I…

Sir, I would like to draw the attention of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities and MLA S.A. Ramdas towards the bad condition of the road that leads to Law Courts from Ballal Circle. This road, called as “Nara-saraja Road,” passing in front of Shiva temple, is in a very pathetic condition since the last 4…

Sir, This is not a first incident. The performance of Indian Railways is poor at several places and a lot of coordination is required. These are all small actions which can be taken at station-level but Railways never bothered about passenger convenience. Recently I travelled from Yesvantpur to Kacheguda in  Indore Express. This train after…

Sir, This refers to the news item ‘Heritage Panel shoots down MCC’s Fountain Circle plan.’  I am glad this unnecessary scheme to beautify an already beautiful piece of heritage is revoked. Yes, I call this heritage, because it has a history, a history that is to be preserved. The name change is significant as it…

Sir, This is another reminder for the authorities concerned to clear the rampant garbage disposed all through the service road of the Outer Ring Road from Bogadi Bank Colony to the next traffic junction leading to Rajarajeshwarinagar. Street dogs and cattle drag plastic garbage all over the service road making it difficult for the people…

Sir, The residents of Ramakrishnanagar have been put to severe hardship due to negligence of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The City Bus Route Numbers 61, 72 and 135 remain to be reinstated for more than two years since it was suspended during Covid-19 pandemic. These bus routes had good ridership, as those travelling…

Sir, Mysureans were elated when roads around their houses were asphalted recently. It was a welcome gesture as the roads were riddled with potholes, moon-like craters and unfilled cuts which were mainly due to the neglect and shoddy repair works. However, a new concern has now arisen after the road works. Now, the smooth, black…

Sir, I am writing to bring to light the current state of Trin-Trin public bicycle sharing system in Mysuru. This system, introduced in 2016, has been a great asset to the students and general public by providing a convenient and affordable mode of transportation. However, lately, the services provided at the docking stations have been…

Sir, The UGD work on laying the drainage pipe was completed about four months ago on 4th Main in Saraswathipuram which connects Apollo BGS Hospitals junction and Kamakshi Hospital road. This road was completely dug for the UGD work, but was not  asphalted after completing the work. Many vehicles move on this road round-the-clock and…