Sir, Sometime back we went to our daughter’s place in Cupertino, California, USA. Our trip was scheduled from the beginning of November 2023 to the end of April 2024, spanning approximately 5.5 months. On March 20, we received distressing news from my brother-in-law in Mysuru: My mother-in-law had suddenly fallen severely ill, was hospitalised and…

Sir, I had parked my two-wheeler on Apr. 30 around 6.40 am at the parking area of City Railway Station. On May 1, I returned and took my two-wheeler at around 7.10 am. The parking staff charged Rs. 60. I said it is Rs. 30 for 24 hours and Rs. 10 for next two hours…

Sir, Every law-abiding citizen of Mysuru, who has built a house or is planning to build a house, must look closely at this construction nearing completion in Yadavagiri, one of the city’s so-called posh localities. Without a compound wall and without the mandated setback, this three-storeyed building is an epitaph to modern design and urban…

Sir, Of late, there has been a strong pungent smell of chemicals coming from the drain (Raja Kaluve) which runs through Metagalli industrial area and bisects KRS road at the junction where one takes a right turn to RBI just before Falcon Tyres, early in the morning and late evening for the past few months….

Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Middle-East War Explained:  Israel-Iran war will lead to Third World War’ in SOM dated  May 5, which purports to be a report of my talk delivered at Mysore Open Forum yesterday, I must take exception to the misleading title of that news item. Nowhere in my talk did I…

Sir, The excessive flow of sewage and waste drainage fluid in the UGD pipes on V.B. Bakery Road, Srirampura III Stage, 1st Cross, near the BEML Layout arch, has resulted in an unbearable foul smell emanating from the manholes along the road. Additionally, one of the manholes is filled with heavy muck, obstructing the flow…

Sir, Despite the diligent efforts by Mysuru City Traffic Police to instil discipline among motorists, our roads continue to be plagued with unruly behaviour, by compulsive traffic rules violators. It is observed that many two-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers are equipping their vehicles with high-power “halogen” headlights. These headlights, often of dubious quality and Chinese origin,…

Sir, The 50-metre main road construction initiated by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) more than a year ago, adjacent to Rathnamanikya Cycling Institute, Shiva Temple, Dattagalli Ring Road, has been abruptly halted for reasons undisclosed.  This road is vital as it connects nearby areas such as Ramakrishnanagar I Block, Karthik Layout, MUDA Employees Layout,…

Sir, This has reference to my letter ‘Make all pedestrian crossing signal lights functional’ (SOM dated Mar.28). It’s more than a month now since the signal lights have been installed, but for reasons best known to the authorities concerned, they have not been switched on. This is causing a lot of inconvenience to pedestrians in…

Sir, The entire stretch of footpath on either side of Vidyaranyapuram Main Road, from Bhoothal Pitch to St. Thomas School, is heavily encroached upon by vendors, shopkeepers, chaat sellers and construction materials, among other obstructions. It is concerning that our MLA, T.S. Srivatsa, seems unaware of this situation. The residential areas of Vidyaranyapuram are among…