Sir, A few days ago, a reader highlighted in this column that vehicles were frequently using the wrong side of Sahukar Chennaiah Road, Saraswathipuram. Unfortunately, it seems the Traffic Police have taken no action so far. It’s a sad reality that authorities often act only after a fatal accident occurs. This morning (5.12.2024), a fully…

Sir, There is an urgent need to install scientific road humps/speed-breakers on KRS Road, particularly in front of Coastal Garden Restaurant and Brigade Symphony Apartment. This road serves as a primary route for people and vehicles heading to KRS/Brindavan Gardens and experiences heavy traffic throughout the day. Traffic volume multiplies significantly during weekends and holidays,…

Sir, The Saraswathipuram Swimming Pool has recently earned the unfortunate distinction of being the most poorly maintained facility in our community, compounded by the unprofessional behaviour of its lifeguards. Firstly, the pool is not cleaned regularly, resulting in murky water and an unhygienic environment that poses serious health risks to swimmers. This neglect significantly diminishes…

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…