Sir, A few days ago, on a clear day without any rain or strong winds, a large tree — seemingly healthy — was suddenly uprooted on KRS Road near the Railway Hospital. It fell onto a moving two-wheeler just ahead of my vehicle. Fortunately, the rider and pillion passenger escaped with only minor injuries, but…

Sir, This is with reference to your Abracadabra column in SOM dated Apr. 23, 2025. While you flatter me by posting my photograph, I am constrained to point out some inaccuracies in reporting my remarks to a TV channel on 23.4.2025. I made several remarks in that talk that there could be intelligence failure and,…

Sir, The stench of overflowing sewage from a manhole near Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, adjacent to the Vijayanagar Water Tank, has become an unbearable ordeal for residents and commuters. Though authorities were alerted earlier and the manhole was swiftly repaired, the relief was short-lived. Now, another manhole just a stone’s throw away from the fixed…

Sir, I would like to share with readers and the authorities my harrowing experience at the parking lot of the Mysuru Sub-Urban Bus Stand. Recently, I had to park my two-wheeler in the basement of the Sub-Urban Bus Stand, in a facility named ‘Bhairava Parking,’ if I’m not mistaken. As I took my bike down…

Sir, The recent move by the Minister for Environment and Forests, Eshwar B. Khandre to seek a report on the felling of 40 mature trees on Hyder Ali Road in Mysuru is a welcome step, especially against the background of the PWD’s proposal to cut down 175 trees and the marking of 125 more for…

Sir, We have already lost 40 trees for road-widening by MCC (Urban Development Ministry). PWD seeks to fell 175 trees at Dattagalli, concerning a 66/11 KV HT power line (PWD Ministry + Electric Power Ministry (KPTCL)). Manandavadi Road widening requires 125 trees for felling (PWD Ministry + State Roads and Highways Ministry). How can citizens…

Sir, This is to bring attention to the growing issue of garbage being irresponsibly dumped near SVEI School and the residential layouts of Vijayanagar 4th Stage, despite the regular garbage collection services provided by the authorities. It is alarming to witness individuals arriving in cars and two-wheelers to discard waste in open spaces instead of…

Sir, This refers to your report titled ‘Green carnage: 45 heritage trees felled,’ published in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 13, 2025. I am writing to you as a concerned resident of Mysuru. It was a road with such shade-giving avenue trees that we enjoyed walking under during our college days. A seat on a…

Sir, Reading the report about felling of over 40 old trees with rich foliage by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) on Hyder Ali Road, I went to see the crime spot. To my surprise, there were a few cars parked with occupants looking at the scorched earth. I asked, what were they doing. Pat came the…

Urban development Vs environmental responsibility: Striking a balance Sir, As cities expand to accommodate growing populations and economic activities, urban development often requires clearing land, frequently at the cost of cutting down trees. These trees, vital for maintaining ecological balance, become casualties in the race for infrastructure. However, if city planners implement compensatory afforestation, such…