Sir, This refers to KBG’s Abracadabra on May 9 and reports with pictures on May 10 in Star of Mysore, giving encomiums to the Election Commission (EC) on several new steps taken to attract the voters. The EC rightfully deserves them for what has been done. Yet a number of deficiencies also need to be…

Sir, In order to give boost to “Brand Mysuru” certain organisations were seeking several big projects in the  city (Bizmen seek 10 crucial projects to give boost to ‘Brand Mysuru,’ SOM dated May 5, 2023).  One of them was for introducing hop-on and hop-off flights to several destinations, particularly to New Delhi.  This indeed is…

Sir, Working as a Micro Observer in one of the Polling Stations of Krishnaraja Constituency, I came across this lady, Radha Lakshmamma, 98 years old. Though physically very weak, I was surprised by her spirit to register her right, her vote. She came by an auto, we assisted her by un-boxing the new wheel-chair. The…

Sir, Though a good work has been executed by the authorities concerned in laying a pedestrian-friendly footpath on Kalidasa Road, unfortunately they have left a death trap at the junction of 12th Cross and Kalidasa Road near Hotel Top Stuff. The authorities have left a  big gap of about four feet at this junction of…

Sir, This has reference to my letter titled, “No extension of rebate in water bill for adopting rain water harvesting” published in SOM dated Feb.2, 2023. Subsequent to my letter, I lodged my petition in Mayor’s online adalat. After a few days, I received a telephone call from water meter reader and he asked me…

Sir, The Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Superfast (SF) train (16232) operated between the originating station and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru Railway Station has many flaws. Though scheduled to stop only at three stations en route (Mandya, Maddur and Kengeri), it frequently stops at Hejjala and/ or Bidadi also, that too for longer durations — reasons…

Sir, The jersey barriers should be installed from Maharani’s College to Marigudi Junction on Valmiki Road, near Regional Commissioner’s official residence, with “No Parking” restrictions. The barriers will stop the speeding motorcycle riders (boys) moving recklessly on this road during college hours in the morning and evening, with one or two having modified silencers producing…

Sir, I am a resident of Yadavagiri and my movement is restricted to Vontikoppal, Gokulam and such other places nearby. Today, I happened to visit the sub-urban bus stand and had to wait for sometime to pick up a relative visiting from Chennai. But I got very shocked on seeing the pitiable state of the…

Sir, This is further to the letter, “Dogs in Parks: Suggestions”, by Dr. Usha Srinath of Saraswathipuram in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 19. As a dog lover and proud owner of four dogs, I am sad to say there is no place where I can walk my dogs safely in Mysuru. The past week…

Sir, Today, while I was waiting (in the evening around 8 pm) in the opposite side of the pre-paid auto stand near KSRTC bus stand, Mysuru, it was observed that there were hardly any autorickshaws coming to this counter and many people were waiting for autos to go their homes after their long journey. But,…