Sir, I am deeply concerned about the unattended and poorly maintained area below the high-tension power line alongside the 1st Main Road of Sharadadevinagar/CFTRI Layout. While a part of the fenced segment has been converted into a park with amenities for public use, the remaining area towards the north has been neglected for the past…

Sir, I am referring to the news article titled “This 12-year-old work on Town Hall parking lot is a Public Disgrace” (SOM 24th July). This matter is not just a disgrace, but it brings shame upon the royal city and its administrators. Despite opposition and concerns raised about the construction’s impact on the beauty of…

Sir, With the completion of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, travelling has become a delightful experience. The 118-km journey feels effortless and the seamless connectivity is truly commendable. However, one concern that needs attention is the lack of rest areas or refreshment spots along the way, which I hope will be addressed in due course. Currently, the…

Sir, This is in reference to the SOM report (July 23) on QR code to pay water bills ‘MCC to launch QR code for easy water bill payment’. The way a faulty QR code system was implemented for Property Tax is a shining example of mismanagement and inefficiency. If money was spent on implementing a…

Sir, Some time ago, there was a write-up and photos highlighting the deplorable condition of three road humps between Millennium Circle (LIC Division Office) and JSS Dental College in the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway. These road humps were found to be damaged, with large gaps and uneven surfaces due to indiscriminate chipping. Despite this being a critical…

Sir, For a significant period, the residents in and around Alanahalli, adjacent to Mysuru-T. Narasipur Road, have been enduring the nuisance of shrill horns, which is causing considerable trouble for them throughout the day, except for a few quiet hours during midnight. These highly irritating shrill horns were banned almost a decade ago, yet they…

Sir, I thank my friend Raja Chandra, a ready reckoner on Palace and Mysuru, for adding more details about the renowned Hindustani singer Gauhar Jaan in Star of Mysore dated July 21, 2023  in this column under the title “Gauhar Jaan: Lavish lifestyle, greed and a pathetic end.” As far as my knowledge goes, the…

Sir, Vande Bharat and Shatabdi are very convenient trains for commuters travelling to Bengaluru and Chennai. They are punctual and well-maintained. However, a minor adjustment in the time-table of these trains can make them more passenger-friendly. As of now, both the trains do not run on Wednesdays from Mysuru. Instead of not running both trains…

Sir, It has been observed that many ladies, especially the elderly ones and students are finding it very difficult to travel in the city buses and reach their destination in time, as the buses are often overcrowded and do not stop at their scheduled stops. They are often left with no choice but to travel…

Sir, A couple of days back I travelled between Mysuru and Mandya taking the service road parallel to the Expressway.  Traffic was less on this road and the condition of the road is good and motorable, but for the innumerable number of unscientific  road humps.   There are 22 road humps between Mysuru and Mandya, spoiling…