Sir, Tackling road fatalities requires a multi-pronged, mission-oriented strategy. The latest road statistics reveal a deeply concerning trend, with 1.68 lakh people losing their lives on Indian roads in 2022, marking an 11.9 percent increase compared to the previous year. Even more disturbing is the fact that 67 percent of these fatalities involve individuals in…

Sir, There is no denying that the Dasara illumination in Mysuru captivates a vast number of tourists, adorning the city of Palaces with its resplendent lights. However, recent reports reveal that this year, a staggering 1.43 lakh units of electricity was consumed over 22 days for this dazzling display (as reported by SOM on Nov….

Sir, This refers to the letter ‘Set right design flaw of Ambaari by next Dasara’ (Star of Mysore dated Nov. 3) and also Editor’s Note thereunder. A hue and cry is being made out of the impediment for sightseeing being caused by the front high board on the upper deck of ‘Ambaari’ bus and that…

Sir,  The projection in the front obstructing the view is on account of the air-conditioning unit for the lower deck of ‘Ambaari’. It would make sense to remove these and use it for other vehicles of ksrtc. Most people want to experience the open top view and only inclement weather would make people choose the…

Sir, The Bogadi Bank Employees Colony residents and also some of the Layouts beyond that, off Ring Road are not getting their water bill since more than a year. One fine morning we may be burdened with a hefty amount as water bill! Now that we all pay house taxes regularly to the Bogadi Town…

Sir, The Wodeyar Express running between Bengaluru City Junction (SBC) and Mysuru Junction (MYS) has been a popular train for decades and is serving with limited stops at a reasonable ticket price. This train now makes only 2 trips whereas the Chamundi Express makes 4 trips. Also, the train covers the distance in 2 hours,…

Sir, For the past two months, water is not being supplied properly to our area (Ward No. 48, Preethi Layout, Srirampura 2nd Stage). We complained about this issue to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) but no action was taken. Water Inspectors are also negligent about this matter. We even complained to the area Corporator and…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘Ambaari bus ride a super hit’ (Star of Mysore dated Nov. 2). Along with a couple of friends, l too went on the Ambaari bus on the upper deck recently. Excitement was palpable but once the bus started moving we, that is everybody in the bus, could…

Sir, The entire cricketing fraternity of the world plunged into deep sorrow on hearing the sad demise of  legendary cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi on Oct.23. Bedi was one of the quartets, besides E.A.S. Prasanna, B.S. Chandrasekhar and S. Venkataraghavan, that India has ever produced and has been widely acknowledged as the ever-time greats of Indian…

Sir, Recently my wife and I had the misfortune of visiting the so-called lounge ‘Good Times’ at International Airport, Dabolim, Goa, on Oct. 22. It was worse than a bus stand hotel in a village. A buffet meal costs Rs. 1,200 each; the food was substandard not worth more than Rs. 150. Since there was…