Sir, This is to bring to the notice  of authorities that the huge vacant site behind Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial  Hospital, Nazarbad (behind Indian Oil and Bharath Petrol Bunk), lying idle since many years (currently  being used as a dumping yard) can be utilised for a good cause. The residents (including small children and elders)…

Sir, Nowadays we see a lot of people going to public parks for their morning walks and jogging to maintain their health. This is really appreciable. While doing so they have a firm expectation that all these public parks should be maintained by  the local bodies, that is City Corporations, Town Panchayats etc.  People give…

Sir, It is quite disturbing to note that CESC, Mysuru, is resorting to power shutdown during day time for a quite a number of times in many areas of Mysuru city as well as surrounding rural areas (Star of Mysore dated June 2, 3, 4 and 5) with one day prior notice and thereby putting…

Sir, There is no traffic signal at the busy Ramakrishnanagar Circle in city. We can observe heavy traffic of vehicles  particularly in the morning and evening hours. I request the authorities concerned to install traffic signal in the above Circle at the earliest. – Ashok Kumar, Ramakrishnanagar, 2.6.2022 You can also mail us your views,…

Sir, My parents are residing on 8th Main Road, Jayalakshmipuram, behind BM Hospital where there is a park which has been badly neglected. This park is being used by many senior citizens for morning and evening walks. The cobbled stones have come out and has made the walking path very uneven and dangerous for senior…

Sir, We chose to settle down in Mysuru that was once considered as Pensioners Paradise. But it seems like we made a wrong decision then. Now, Mysuru has become dirty and is being neglected by local Corporators, legislators and the MP. The city roads are full of craters, potholes and unwanted speed-brakers. The roads, especially…

Sir, Prompted by K. Chandrahas’ letter in Star of Mysore dated May 19, I would like to draw the attention of Railway authorities to two important observations and suggestions. 1. Both Chamundi and Rajya Rani Express trains carry the same formation of the coaches. While the latter train’s name-board is displayed on the coaches, Chamundi’s…

Sir, The CDP (City Development Plan) maps were earlier available on MUDA website but of late the online access to these maps have been removed. I find that land developers collude with officials and many times there is deviation from the approved plans. Citizen’s access to both CDP maps and approved plans for the hundreds…

Sir, In spite of having strict rules against usage of mobile phones while driving, many of the irresponsible drivers continue to use their mobile phones while driving, especially the four-wheel drivers. While on mobile phone, these drivers are unable to operate side indicators when they take a turn and also they will be driving slowly…

Sir, Most of the roads in the city are full of craters and potholes. This poses a hazard to motorists and pedestrians. Pavement paver blocks too are unevenly laid which is extremely dangerous for pedestrians, especially after dusk. There is a vegetable market behind Dasara Exhibition Grounds. As vegetables are strewn around by vendors, a…