Sir, I along with my family returned from a pilgrimage tour to Kumbakonam (city of temples).The only train Mayiladuthurai Express towards this route is normally full with passengers towards Trichy. I wish the Railway Minister and our MP take this train to experience the hardship being faced by common man despite paying heavy amount for…

Sir, I am writing on behalf of the concerned residents of Ittigegud who have consistently raised issues regarding various nuisance/s created by tourists. Despite numerous complaints, it appears that our pleas have gone unanswered from the local Corporator, Police and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). A recent concern has emerged due to the exit of…

Sir, The stairway at Chamundi Hill, comprising over 1,000 steps, requires the installation of hand railings. The inclusion of hand railings would offer substantial support, especially to the elderly, reducing strain and aiding in maintaining balance both on the ascent and descent. Notably, certain sections of the stairway feature steps with a height exceeding the…

Sir, In light of the recent tragic incident resulting in the loss of three precious lives due to inadequately designed road humps, the ongoing debate on road safety measures is crucial. While discussions on this matter are welcome, it is essential to address the accountability of engineers involved in installing road humps without adhering to…

Sir, The three tragic deaths and over 20 accidents within 24 hours, attributed to poorly designed road humps on Bogadi Road, is both shocking and distressing. This unfortunate incident adds to the toll of lives lost due to hastily implemented and randomly placed humps across our city. Compounding the peril posed by these road hazards…

Sir, The restoration works of the historic Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Dodda Gadiyara) has commenced under the leadership of Ramachandra Gowda, a specialist in restoration tasks (refer Star of Mysore dated Dec. 30 report titled Restoring Clock Tower). Consideration can be given to replacing the ancient mechanical clock with a modern electronic system while retaining…

Sir, This has reference to the news item ‘Hale Kesare residents demand shifting of Solid Waste Treatment Plant’ in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 30. I would like to draw the attention of all concerned to my article “Is a true comprehensive Solid Waste Management (SWM) plan missing?” (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 3, 2020)….

Sir, There is a widespread and alarming trend of individuals using mobile phones while riding or driving two and four-wheelers. It is disheartening to observe that approximately three out of every five riders engage in this dangerous behaviour. They are often seen speaking loudly on their mobile phones while riding, posing a significant risk to…

Sir, The Traffic Police need to play an active role in educating and guiding motorists. Vehicles cutting across lanes at traffic signals can be frustrating for law-abiding drivers and this behaviour undermines the efforts of Traffic Police. The placement of barricades, particularly at junctions, should be carefully reviewed to ensure they do not compromise lane…

Sir, The Traffic Police authorities concerned should immediately  take the initiative to mitigate the never- ending traffic woes  faced by motorists at the junction of Gokulam Road and Hunsur Road in city. This is one of the worst traffic junctions where at any point of time the situation is chaotic and very difficult to manoeuvre.  …