Sir, The track record of accidents in India is replete with violation of traffic norms and most accidents happen due to speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and overtaking resulting in head-on collisions. Karnataka is ranked third at All India-level for most road accidents. The recent private bus accident claiming 30 lives is reported…

Sir, This is regarding the news item titled ‘Not 1, not 2, not 3… but 4 Disneylands in Mysuru Region !’ (SOM dated Nov.24). “Two phenomena, in particular, are giving rise to world-wide concern… mass unemployment and mass migration into cities. Successful industrial development in the cities destroys the economic structure of the hinterland, and…

Sir, There are lakhs of passengers travelling on Mysuru – Bengaluru route and since the route is now 100% electrified, I would like to request the Railway authorities to start an Electric Multiple Unit or EMU service on the above said route. At present, the people are forced to travel in Express trains in crowded…

Sir, The recent news items about converting Brindavan Gardens on the lines of Disneyland is really troublesome to say the least. I am putting forward my views about the futility of the whole Disneyland Project idea. Heritage: Alyia Krumbiegel has been shouting from top of her voice the efforts put in by her great grandfather…

Sir, Cleanliness on trains and at Railway Stations is still a paramount factor which needs urgent attention after passenger safety. The Railways have made certain arrangements to ensure cleanliness on-board trains including OBHS facility and ‘Clean My Coach’ sms/Helpline facility. Presently for passengers travelling by air-conditioned coaches, a disposable bag is supplied to all the…

Sir, Mysureans, who fly frequently  to various destinations, mostly abroad, are very happy about the ‘Flybus’ service from Bangalore Airport to Mysuru City. Right now this bus serves mostly international passengers. Since there is no domestic flying service except  for one from Mysuru, people have to use Bangalore Airport for all domestic flying. There  are…

Sir, It has become a habit for all the governments in the recent past to copy western ideas irrespective of whether it is suitable to our conditions or culture. First it started with Bangalore to be made Singapore and Silicon Valley, Karnataka to be a Model State in Development, Smart City, Israel Model of Agriculture…

Sir, The present government proposes to build a Disney Park at KRS and the Tourism Minister has told the media that they are hell bent on this proposal. This raises a lot of questions: Is this government not concerned about public opinion? They should discuss the pros and cons with all the stakeholders. This is…

Sir, Our PM Modi’s Mysuru visit had a promise to convert Mysuru into Paris but now the State Government wants Disneyland (housed in Paris) style amusement park to come to Mysuru. So a bit of Paris in Mysuru. A perfect harmony between the Centre and the State. The efforts of Tourism Minister and the State…

Sir, As an architect and an ardent Mysurean, I am appalled at the proposal to set up a Disneyland- like Amusement Park at Brindavan Gardens in KRS, including a 350 ft. tall statue of Mother Cauvery and a Museum Complex. Brindavan Gardens, today, is a part of Mysore folklore from films to fiction to fun-filled…