Sir, Of late, I have been observing that the beggars throng vehicles at almost all the traffic signals. Persons with disability, women, old aged people, women with child in their arms are found begging at most of the traffic junctions within Mysuru city and Outer Ring Road (ORR). This is a black mark on the…

Sir, This is to draw the attention of authorities concerned towards the illegal construction works at the park (opposite Sri Yoganarasimha Swamy Temple) in Vijayanagar 1st Stage. This construction is an extension of an existing illegal structure located on the footpath. Four pillars have already been constructed encroaching the park area and public road causing…

Sir, This refers to the news report under the heading ‘Over a lakh young voters in Mysuru, but only 40,000 in voter list’ (Star of Mysore dated Jan.29). It is indeed painful to know the apathy of youngsters towards the national cause. This is high time to find out the reason for this apathy. Moreover,…

Sir, I was pained to read the news item titled “Woman killed, four injured as cars collide on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway”  (SOM dated Feb. 25, 2023). Call our drivers, across board, as callous, indifferent and insensitive. Their irresponsible driving not only accounts for lives of others but also their own selves and their co-passengers. Commonsense not…

Sir, I travel frequently from Bengaluru to Mysuru by train. Almost all trains stop and wait for signal just before entry to Mysuru Station Platform for nearly 15 to 30 minutes although some platforms are empty. As a result passengers will have to climb up and down the staircase with luggage and families (young and…

Sir, We are really happy that our Mysuru city is growing in good speed and has become a great flying destination. This has become possible due to our Government’s efforts under UDAN  [Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik, known by its acronym UDAN, is a regional airport development programme of the Government of India and part…

Sir, I read the first article titled “Why should we vote?” under the series ‘Countdown for State Assembly Election’ by Ravi Joshi, formerly in the Cabinet Secretariat, in yesterday’s Star of Mysore on Page-7. Well-argued to convey the central idea of the need to vote. The basic question is when most of us (for example,…

Sir, I was very happy to see the report on pre-paid autorickshaw counter near Infosys Technologies, Hootagalli, that was reopened (SOM dated Jan. 22). I am sure that this pre-paid autorickshaw counter will help most of the working people in that area and regular commuters. I also appreciate this people- friendly initiative by theauthorities concerned….

Sir, This is regarding poor planning of civil works by Mysuru Urban  Development Authority (MUDA) taken up at Vijayanagar 4th Stage, II Phase, in the city. At first, the only accessibility to aforesaid area was the road connecting Outer Ring Road via KSRTC depot located in 4th Stage. Same was taken up for asphalting a…

Sir, I wish to bring the status of High Tension Road stretch between vvce and Hebbal Main Road to the attention of MCC and people’s representatives. This road was dug up six months back to lay gas pipeline. The trench formed was loosely filled up with mud and stones. Whenever a vehicle (from 2-wheelers to…