Sir, I write to sincerely thank Star of Mysore for publishing my ‘Open letter to the City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar’ on Feb. 10 with such prominence and responsibility. The manner in which it was carried truly demonstrated what I would call the “SOM effect” — when a citizen’s voice is amplified with credibility and…

Sir, A few weeks ago I had raised concerns and suggested for certain traffic improvements. While road humps are laid and traffic signal lights installed near Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) on Sahitya Bhavan Road, the hump suggested in front of Saptagiri Glass Shop is not attended to yet.  This is the major issue and…

Sir, With reference to the news item published in Star of Mysore dated Feb.1 regarding the clearing of 600 kg of dry waste during the Chamundi foothill plogging drive, I wish to appreciate the commendable efforts of Mysuru City Corporation, volunteers and all stakeholders involved in keeping this sacred Hill clean. While such cleaning drives…

Sir, I wish to draw attention to a serious safety concern at the Vishwa Manava Double Road Junction near the statue, where seven roads converge without a traffic signal. While installing a signal here may be impractical for various reasons, the real danger lies in the three round stone slabs placed at the junction. This…

Sir, Apropos the letter titled ‘No need of permanent divider on a narrow road’ in Star of Mysore dated Jan.30, I would like to express my vehement support to the concerned citizens of Rajarajeshwarinagar. In fact, I had written a similar letter in Star of Mysore dated 21.8.2024, titled “80-Feet Roads: Preserve Them” asking Planning…

Sir, There is an urgent need for guardrails along the curved stretch of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway between St. Philomena’s College and the Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Signal Junction). This particular stretch has become an accident-prone zone. If a vehicle loses control while navigating the curve, it risks plunging into a deep, open drainage alongside the…

Sir, While it’s a welcome move by the Mysuru City Traffic Police authorities to install additional traffic signal lights at more circles and busy junctions across the city, I wish to bring to the notice of the same authorities concerned that the time given for pedestrians to cross the road safely at traffic signals across…

Madam Commissioner, Mysuru has long taken pride in being different — calmer, cultured and safer than most cities of comparable size. That belief, however, is now being tested — not by rumours or social media panic, but by a visible and deeply unsettling rise in violent crime, anti-social activities and an unrelenting drug menace. This…

Sir, This is regarding a series of reports in Star of Mysore about the pathetic condition of the fragile Chamundi Hill. The Hill, the pride and identity of Mysuru, is on the brink of disaster due to excessive urbanisation and unscientific construction. Unfortunately, the Government continues to ignore the urgent warnings issued by environmentalists and…

Management matters more than additional infrastructure Sir, While bus terminals are designed for smooth movement, the infrastructure around them often fails and the area outside the Mysuru Suburban Bus Stand highlights how gaps in planning and management reduce safety and accessibility. During peak hours, congestion spills onto surrounding roads, with buses frequently looping around Hardinge…