Sir, I am writing to express my concern about an ongoing issue in our city, especially during this season. Each year, as Mysuru enters summer after the fall season, our streets and parks are covered with dry leaves, which are often swept into piles by public workers. However, what follows year after year is troubling:…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “KSRTC Bannimantap bus stand work gains pace” in yesterday’s Star of Mysore. Constructing a Rs.129 crore major KSRTC bus terminus on a 24-acre land at Bannimantap is monumentally bad planning.  It has been cogently argued against and objected to, in the past few months, by various eminent…

Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the current state of Devaraja Market, a beloved and iconic landmark of Mysuru. As a frequent visitor since 1996, I have witnessed its gradual decline and believe it is long overdue for a comprehensive renovation. Devaraja Market is not just a place to shop; it…

Sir, The politicised 21-million dollar United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated to India to influence voter turnout has created an impression among the common man that USAID is evil funding and harming the nation. This perception is rampant among most millennials, who are ignorant of our past. Their knowledge is driven by WhatsApp…

Sir, Yesterday’s Abracadabra column in Star of Mysore by K.B. Ganapathy (KBG) was frank, fearless and threw new light on newspapers and democracy. ‘Democracy dies in darkness’ is the official slogan of The Washington Post printed in the cover page which many are not aware of. But the new Avatar of it may require that…

Sir, As a concerned citizen and a daily commuter on Bogadi-Manasagangothri Road, I am writing to bring attention to the chaotic and hazardous situation at the signal junction near DMS, AIISH and the commercial establishments, with a temple on the other side. This Cross Road has become a severe bottleneck, leading to frequent traffic jams…

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of MCC authorities concerned about a huge tree slanting to one side (as in the photo) and posing a danger to the residents of Second Cross West of Vishwamanava Double Road. This tree, which is about 35 years old, has grown up to a huge size of…

Sir, There is a small lake in Dattagalli 3rd Stage, located beside the Ring Road leading to the H.D. Kote Road junction. A few years ago, a metallic fence was installed around the lake to prevent encroachment. However, the lake’s maintenance has been completely neglected. The water is now covered with green aquatic weeds, preventing…

Sir, The junction on KRS Road, in front of the Railway Community Hall near Ramakrishna Vidyashala, connects key areas including Yadavagiri, V.V. Puram, Vontikoppal, KRS Road, Gokulam Extension and Mysuru city. With five major roads converging at this point, motorists currently face a wait of 4 to 5 minutes at the traffic signals, a situation…

Sir, Apropos the news item ‘Illegal ad boards, posters to attract MCC action’ (SOM dated Feb. 17). It highlights the repetitive and largely ineffective measures taken by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Back in 2002, when N. Jayaram served as the MCC Commissioner and Kumar as the Assistant Commissioner, a special team was formed to…