Sir, Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan’s suggestion (or advice!?) to decentralise investments beyond Bengaluru and divert to Tier II and III cities like Mysuru, Hubballi – Dharwad is a right advice (SOM dated Aug.19).  Nobody can deny, Bengaluru is bursting at its seams. Infrastructure is crumbling, civic system pathetically poor, supply of drinking water to the…

Sir, This is with reference to the article on Lansdowne Building (SOM dated Aug.13). To my knowledge, shortly after the tragedy, structural expert Dr. C. S. Vishwanath (since deceased) of Torsteel Foundation, Bengaluru, was invited to study the building and offer his expert advice. What happened to his Report is not known. On the other…

Sir, The article on the pathetic state of Lansdowne building (Star of Mysore dated Aug.13) comes as a shock to me. The building in the front has all along been barricaded. Hence the impression in the public was that it has been made theft-proof and that security has been well attended to this iconic building…

Sir, Hats off to the High Court Division Bench for quashing the PIL against the demolition of Devaraja Market (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 10). From the news report it appears that the individuals who have filed the PIL against the demolition of this dilapidated market building have no direct stake in the building, but…

Sir, I draw your attention to the news item titled “High Court quashes PIL against demolition of  Devaraja Market” (SOM dated Aug. 10, 2023) wherein your reporter has said: “A Division Bench, headed by Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice M.G.S. Kamal, issued the ruling on Aug. 8 while rejecting a petition filed in…

Sir, The two recent robberies by bike-borne riders on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 14) are shocking and looks very strange as only just a few days ago the officials had banned two-wheelers and autos on the Expressway. It indicates that either the prohibition is not strictly being implemented or there are unauthorised…

Sir, The recent press reports about the Safety Committee’s establishment to address safety concerns on Mysuru – Bengaluru Expressway have sparked discussions about potential measures to improve road safety. One of the proposed solutions (now enforced from Aug. 1) is to ban two-wheelers and three-wheelers from using the Expressway. However, it’s essential to understand that…

Sir, The lack of flights to major cities like Mumbai and Delhi from Mysuru despite several demands from the public is a concerning issue. One potential solution to address this problem could be to extend the existing smaller flights to these major cities from airports like Hubballi, Hyderabad or Chennai. Operating these flights for two…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Swachh Survekshan -2023: MCC Seeks Citizen Feedback” in SOM dated Aug. 4 to ensure that Mysuru gets a higher ranking in the eighth edition of Swachh Survekshan under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. The piling up of garbage at various locations alongside roads has become an eyesore and…

Sir, As the Dasara festivities approach, I am writing to draw your attention to a pressing concern that puts significant pressure on the road network and transportation system in Mysuru. During this time, the influx of visitors and increased local activities places immense strain on roads surrounding the Palace, Exhibition, K.R. Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road…