Sir, The head-on collisions between two-wheelers is frequently being reported in and around Mysuru city. The latest in the series happened on July 14 this year when a scooter and bike collided head-on near Ayarahalli and one person succumbed to serious injuries (SOM dated July 16). A similar accident resulted in a rider’s death on…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Heavy water release from KRS Dam: Movement on historic Wellesley Bridge banned” in Star of Mysore dated Aug.10. Now this is what I call a heritage structure. I understand that we have a Committee which decides what is and what is not a heritage building or structure….

Sir, A couple of days back near V.V. Mohalla Police Station signal, the driving tutor of a driving school was prompting his student – driver to jump the signal and drive towards left hand side. Though ‘free left’ is not permitted here, the tutor may be in a hurry to finish his driving class faster…

Sir, Foul smell is emanating from the UGD in First Cross, G-Block, Ramakrishnanagar (R.K.Nagar) under Ward 58 for the last 3 to 4 months causing nuisance and health hazards to the residents. I had complained this to MCC about 3 to 4 times and they promptly attended and cleaned the manhole with the help of…

Sir, Apropos to the views of K.R. Jayaprakash Rao on COVID-19 surge in this column on July 28, we are aware that this deadly disease is spreading across the country since March 2020. Of late, it is observed that in spite of Government rules and regulations, the general public are not taking necessary precautions to…

Sir, It is quite interesting to see that people are forgetting the basic road safety rules and finding new ways to reach their destinations. Riding or driving in the wrong way on the wrong side against the flow of the traffic became quite common in the city and many other parts of the country. Besides…

Sir, I am writing this letter after reading KBG’s Abracadabra “Nostalgically Speaking — 1: Dr. K.B. Subbaiah” about his brother in Star of Mysore dated July 19. I was working as a Laboratory Technician with Dr. Subbaiah. It is really nice and touching that I still remember the late doctor who was a kind gentleman….

Sir, If you have a quick glance around your neighbourhood, chances are you will spot the dainty, white-flowered ‘congress grass’ creeping among the city’s lush green vegetation. Congress grass is a rather innocent name for the hazardous and highly allergic Parthenium hysterophorus plant. What makes the Parthenium plant a real threat is its toxicity when…

Sir, Kalidasa road has become one of the busiest roads in Mysuru, having a large number of banks, restaurants, medical facilities and other commercial activities. Though the road is broad, the stretch from Panchavati Circle to Chandrakala Hospital lacks a safely walkable footpath. Vehicles will be parked on either sides of the road. Due to…