Stakeholders ignored Sir, During my annual visit to Mysuru over the Christmas break, I had the pleasure of reading SOM every evening. In a gap of 10 days, I read 3 articles concerning the proposed bus terminal at Bannimantap, written by eminent  Mysureans, listed here: 1. ‘Need to send DPR back to the Drawing Board’…

Sir, Apropos the news item “Non-functional traffic signals in city trigger chaos, danger” (SOM dated Jan. 23), the observations highlighted in the column  are indeed accurate. Non-functional traffic signals are causing significant stress for all road users, including pedestrians. Until the introduction of freebies, the government was consistently paying its service providers as per the…

Sir, Apropos the news report ‘Bangalore Palace Grounds Ownership Case: State to File Interim Application before SC seeking early hearing’ in SOM dated Jan. 17, 2025. It appears to be a case of exhibition of executive puniness by the State government which is unable to digest the order of the Supreme Court dated 10.12.2024 to…

Sir, We, the residents of Zuari Garden City, Hulikere village, Srirangapatna Taluk, seek Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s immediate attention and intervention regarding the formation of the Bruhat Mysuru Mahanagara Palike (Greater Mysuru) and the inclusion of KRS and surrounding villages. The Brindavan Gardens at KRS is renowned worldwide, attracting both domestic and international…

Sir, I have been staying in Bogadi from 2004 and have been very personally witnessing the civic developments that have taken place since then till date — one of the best well-connected wide roads from Southern part of city to Northern part and finally leading over to Ring Road junction. The presence of commercial shops…

An appeal to Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar Sir, It was rather amusing to read an honest statement by Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar (‘Politicians should be kept out of sports’ in SOM dated Jan. 1) Stating that politicians should be kept out as they were dangerous to the sport, Shivakumar said it was his personal opinion…

Sir, This is about the news report, ‘City roads turn into showrooms!’ published in SOM dated Jan. 11. Such streetside establishments are an eyesore whether in the city, its extensions or industrial areas. They pose significant safety risks to motorists and pedestrians alike. Ironically, our systems act only after accidents occur, often offering illogical justifications…

Sir, It seems, nowadays it has become a habit for people to change the names of heritage roads and circles in Mysuru as per their whims and fancies. Recently when I was walking through I saw the heritage clock tower of Mysuru, that is the Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Big Clock Tower) Circle’s name has…

Sir, It was heartening to read the news report titled “I never asked to name any road after me: CM Siddaramaiah” in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 11. Further, the CM has made a profound statement that if the Road (Princess Road) already has a name, it should remain unchanged ! In my two letters…

Sir, This is regarding the deplorable state of post-boxes meant for letter collection. It is evident that these post-boxes are being neglected, even though we, the citizens of Bharat, continue to rely on the services of the Postal Department. My humble request to the Department concerned is to prioritise the maintenance and upkeep of these…