Sir, Since the time four zig-zag barricades were placed on either side in front of Canara Bank, Temple Road, Jayalakshmipuram, motorists are facing undue hardships. Considering the width of this road, four zig-zag barricades can only create traffic hurdles than resolving it.  Every time when a bus or other heavy vehicle moves through these barricades,…

Sir, Based on my earlier observation in other countries, the present so-called Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway should not be called an Expressway as direct access to the Expressway from Service Roads has been given at many places en route, where vehicles are moving at a speed of 80 and above.  I was surprised to see such direct…

Sir, The traffic signal lights at Javagal Srinath Circle (near Institution of Engineers) on JLB Road in the city have gone defunct for a long time.  I have been watching these traffic lights, in view of  the safety of motorbike riders, car drivers, bus drivers, pedestrians and others concerned, but it remains to be repaired…

Sir, I write this to augment the good words written about Manipur by Dilip Misra in this column (Star of Mysore dated July 23), with my experiences during the visit to that State in January 2022. The main intention of that trip of mine to the North-East was to see the land, mingle with people…

Sir, I am writing to share my recent experience of availing the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) emergency service number ‘1033’ on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, an incident that left a lasting impression on my wife and me. On the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023, while driving back to Mysuru in our VW Jetta,…

Sir, KBG’s Abracadabra titled “Plea for Footwear Bhagya in addition to five Congress guarantees!” in SOM dated July 20 was thought-provoking along with his personal experience on incidents of shoes lost on various occasions and epilogue with moral and last word. I had also lost my new shoes in front of Sri Raghavendraswamy Temple when…

Sir, It is heartening to note that the roads in Mysuru city are getting asphalted after a gap of several years. But what is not understandable is that the entire width of the road is being tarred without leaving any uncovered margin of natural surface. I wonder what purpose will it serve? If it rains…

Sir, We regularly read in the newspapers about persons going missing, almost everyday. Since nearly a decade, this item has become an usual and a regular feature of all newspapers in city. Thousands of people have gone missing, without being traced. As this enigmatic issue has become a routine thing, no one appears to take…

Sir, During World War II, Moirang was the headquarters of Indian National Army (INA). Colonel Shaukat Malik of the INA hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on April 14, 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA. The INA…

Sir, Apropos to N.K.A. Ballal’s article titled “Is Lalitha Mahal Hotel going Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion way?” in Star of Mysore dated May 23 and the subsequent letters by others regarding Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, I had the privilege of visiting this beautiful (then in mid 90s) hotel with family and we were immensely thrilled and…