Dear Shri Mantar Gowda, Reference your call to me this morning. Here is a brief about the Kodava Heritage project at Madikeri: In FY 2003-2004 the Union Ministry of Tourism, GOI, gave a Rs. 5 crore grant for development of Tourism in Kodagu district. It was the very first time ever in all these years…

Sir, As a resident of Teachers Layout, Yaraganahalli, Mysuru, I would like to bring to your attention the negligence of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in our area. Two months ago, they dug up our street, but the work has been progressing unacceptably slow, causing immense hardship to residents. The road is in a deplorable…

Sir, I am a senior citizen and a frequent commuter on city buses. I have observed that most bus shelters in Mysuru lack proper lighting, forcing passengers — including women, children and senior citizens like me — to wait in complete darkness, often with a sense of insecurity, until the bus arrives. Several bus shelters…

Sir, As a private sector employee, I commute daily by bike across Mysuru. Over the years, the city’s traffic density has been steadily increasing. Fortunately, Mysuru has wide roads, which help prevent major congestion. However, traffic jams are frequent at junctions, especially on exit roads. For instance, near JSS College on Ooty Road, traffic congestion…

Sir, The proposed Mysuru Modern Bus Terminus at Bannimantap needs to be planned realistically. It  shall be  designed by approved Architects, Town Planners, Structural Engineers, Project Management Agencies,  as per IS Codes, Standard specifications and Local Bylaws.  Before the project is finalised on the drawing board, all concerned Departments like Fire Fighting, Pollution Control Board,…

Sir, I refer to a few ‘Letters to the Editor’ and the very valid comments in each of them on the  proposed new Bus Terminal project at Bannimantap which has not been planned wisely. It is a pity that the concerned agencies/individuals are oblivious to the need to follow good planning principles. A recent letter…

Sir, This is with reference to M.S. Vijayashankar’s letter on Bannimantap Bus Stand design (SOM dated Mar. 3). The proposed design does not suit a bus stand. With many engineering colleges, technical university and architectural institutes, a competition may be organised giving a theme and the best design could be evaluated and suitably rewarded. –…

Sir, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed construction of a new bus stand at Bannimantap, as it will cause significant inconvenience to the residents and also diminish the aesthetic appeal of Mysuru at its entrance. I urge the concerned decision-makers to consider an alternative location that would be more suitable…

Sir, Appreciate your thought when you said ‘Let not a language tear asunder a united Bharat’ (Abracadabra by K.B. Ganapathy in SOM dated Mar. 4, 2025). But, in the larger context in today’s India, we witness that language, religion, caste, creed, and cultures play a pivotal role especially for our power-hungry politicians who constantly play…

Sir, The introduction of AI-powered traffic cameras in Mysuru and on the Highways leading to the city is undoubtedly a commendable initiative by the authorities. This automated system has significantly contributed to curbing reckless driving and promoting safer roads. However, there appears to be a gap in the system that could undermine public trust —…