Sir, The suggestion by V.R. Venugopal for resolving the Cauvery water dispute is highly commendable and pragmatic (SOM dated Oct.9, 2023). In the present highly advanced technological days, drilling an underground tunnel from Linganamakki Dam to Shivanasamudra is definitely possible, of course with huge funds from the contesting players including Central Government. Besides, this will…

Sir, The heritage city of Mysuru was once or twice been awarded the cleanest city tag. Unfortunately, now it has become a garbage city with every corner, vacant site and even the Ring Road with its service roads being the places for throwing garbage indiscriminately. It is high time the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities…

Sir, Many of the junctions of Mysuru roads, where we have working traffic signal lights, we find the Traffic Cops posted there. Since these Cops do not have any traffic control related work, they while away their duty hours either by using their mobile phones or by chit-chatting with the commercial establishments  in the vicinity….

Sir, There has been a noticeable decline in the growth of the Mysuru Airport over the past few months, which is a concerning trend for a city like Mysuru, known for its significance in tourism. This downturn can be attributed to the cancellation and reduction of flights. Notably, flights to destinations like Mangaluru, Goa and…

Sir, I commend our City Traffic Police for initiating action on penalising the faulty number plates, albeit somewhat belatedly. There are numerous motorists who deliberately flout the regulations concerning proper display of registration number plates, often with dubious intentions. It is essential that these violators are apprehended. My hope is that the traffic authorities will…

Sir, Kudos to the Mysuru City Police for their recent crackdown on vehicles with faulty number plates, as reported in SOM dated Oct. 4. This move is wholeheartedly appreciated by law-abiding citizens. One can observe a myriad of blatant violations when it comes to the legibility and standards of fonts, sizes and shapes on number…

Sir, I have noticed a concerning trend where many young individuals riding motorcycles do not have rear number plates on their bikes. Often, they ride with two pillion passengers on the back and speed at high velocities. Even the Police seem to face challenges in addressing this issue. These riders are often aware of where…

Sir, For some reason the Traffic Police have done away with the amber lights and most traffic signals are just operating the red and green signals now. This means a sudden transition from green to red, which invariably catches many motorists midway through the traffic junction, after the lights turn red, for no fault of…

Sir, It is shocking to know that a new Park has come up near Kalamandira junction on Mysuru-Hunsur Highway. Parks are meant for people to relax themselves for a while, particularly in the evenings, breathing fresh air and enjoying virtually a noise-free environment. But, this new Park does not meet the above requirement. The site…

Sir, There seems to be no system in place for proper disposal and management of debris in Mysuru city. Many people including the Corporators and MCC officials do not seem to be aware regarding proper disposal of debris and other waste materials. My suggestion is as follows: 1. A Helpline should be available 24 x…