Sir, This refers to the recent news about the proposal to relocate the Sub-Urban Bus Stand to Bannimantap. I would like to share my views, along with a letter I wrote in December 2023 when plans for upgrading the Railway Station were under discussion. In my opinion, shifting the Sub-Urban Bus Stand to Bannimantap is…

Sir, This refers to KBG’s Abracadabra column titled “Second coming of Donald Trump — He Promises to Make America Great Again. Will Narendra Modi Make India Great Again?” published in Star of Mysore dated Dec. 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is far ahead of Trump in making India Great Again, with his clear economic and…

Sir, The crisis-ridden Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has decided to transfer all allied services related to property and land to the jurisdictional Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) such as the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), City Municipal Councils (CMCs), Town Panchayats (TPs) and Gram Panchayats (GPs). It is important to note that now the ULBs will…

Sir, Of late, many concerned citizens of Mysuru have been expressing their anguish over the growing menace of stray animals in the city. We often encounter stray horses, cattle, dogs and pigs on the roads. Among these, stray horses are a few and can be easily managed. Most of the stray cattle and pigs belong…

Sir, In recent times, the Traffic Police have implemented several measures to control vehicle speeds on so-called ‘access-controlled’ Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway. Challans are being issued not only for overspeeding but also for violations such as not wearing seat belts. Slow-moving vehicles like autos, two-wheelers and tractors are prohibited on this Highway. However, these vehicles still operate…

Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Instead of Golden Chariot, why not a Golden Tower for Goddess Chamundeshwari at Hill Temple?” in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 26 by K.B. Ganapathy. I thought the suggestion of having a Golden Tower for Goddess Chamundeshwari was a great idea. Views on this point are very welcome….

Sir, I would like to draw attention to a serious issue near the Kuvempunagar bus stand, where a damaged underground cable cover (similar to a cable junction box) dangerously protruding and lying in the middle of the road. This fragile cover, prone to frequent breakage, has been posing a hazard to daily commuters. This problem…

Sir, The two bus shelters located next to Yadavagiri Post Office as well as opposite one near Mysuru Akashvani lacks lighting facility. Many offices, hospitals, factories and other institutions are located in this area. Large number of passengers including women are utilising these bus shelters. They have to wait in pitch dark with fear till…

Sir, Right behind St. Philomena’s College in Bannimantap, a speed-breaker was installed at the crossing following a series of tragic accidents. Over the last 40 years, this blind spot has claimed dozens of lives. However, during Dasara, the speed-breaker was either removed or flattened, rendering it ineffective — seemingly to ensure a jerk-free ride for…

Sir, The junction of Ring Road and Ooty Road near the APMC Yard urgently requires an overpass, ideally a cloverleaf junction, to address the escalating traffic congestion at this critical point. For nearly a year now, this junction has become a major bottleneck for vehicles entering and exiting the city via this National Highway (NH)….