Sir, Apropos the recent reports in  Star of Mysore on the subject of Chamundi Hill’s destruction, I would like to look at the problem from the groundwater point of view. In fact my view strongly supports the earlier public outcry against the government’s thoughtless moves. From the study of the topographic map of the Chamundi…

Sir, G.T. Devegowda, the JD(S) MLA from Chamundeshwari Constituency, who defeated the then CM Siddharamaiah, has compromised on his stand not to accept the Ministry of Higher Education. However, the very reason why he, an 8th standard educated MLA, was given that Ministry was to ensure that his Ministry takes an Advisor, who would be…

Sir, In the past few decades, the pattern of life of human beings has totally changed leading towards materialistic life of desire and greed. Due to this, intolerance, frustration and stress have creeped into our lives. This is where the significance of Yoga comes in. It is a common experience of human beings that the…

Sir, How a government intent on executing a project of massive proportion in an ecologically sensitive Chamundi Hill, with magnificent Chamundeshwari temple  situated on the top presenting a grand panoramic  view of city  and visited by an army of people year round, is now showing the signs of imminent danger of its deterioration to be…

Sir, When a citizen registers a newly purchased vehicle, it is the duty and responsibility of the Transport Department to provide Registration Number to the owner. It is because Motor Vehicles Act  mandates: “No person shall drive any motor vehicle and no owner of a motor vehicle shall cause or permit the vehicle to be…

Sir, Driving down on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway was a joy ride 10 years back with the 4-lane road being just inaugurated. But now it is a punishment, especially in Channapatna, which takes one hour on Sunday evenings to cross followed by Mandya which takes a minimum of 15 minutes to cross. The travel has become…

Sir, A manhole has been let open at Lakshmipuram behind the Buddha Stupa from past one month. The rainy season brings many diseases like viral fever and dengue. The main reason for this are the standing toxic water and stagnant water around us. With the drainage water over-flowing rapidly here, no civic authority or public…

Sir, This refers to wrong parking of vehicles in front of Railway Station back gate towards CFTRI main gate side. Regularly articles on violations of traffic rules are published in SOM. As a Traffic Warden and as a regular commuter to Bengaluru by Train, daily I see the people who come to drop their kith…

Sir, The Road behind NIE does not have street-lights. This Road is being used by many people as it connects J.P. Nagar and Vishveshwaranagar. As there are no street-lights in this area, commuting in the evening time and night hours is really becoming difficult for many like me. Hence, I request the authorities concerned to…

Sir, Star of Mysore is doing all it can to highlight the worsening traffic situation in our city. There have been several suggestions from readers in your paper besides those made in person during the monthly (on every third Saturday) interaction with the public. Alas, none or not many get implemented and even if a…