Sir, This is to bring to attention an alarming incident that occurred during Yuva Dasara near Uthanahalli on city outskirts. My friend and I, both young women in our early twenties, were enjoying the energy of crowd and the electrifying beats of A.R. Rahman’s concert. However, what began as a night of excitement quickly turned…

Sir, I’m writing to highlight the unfortunate experience that Gold Card holders faced during this year’s Mysuru Dasara-2024. Disorganised entry at Palace (Varaha Gate)  As a Gold Card holder, I had high expectations, but unfortunately, my experience was far from what was promised. The entry process at the Varaha Gate (Gate No. 4) for the…

Sir, Another grand Dasara celebration concluded on Oct. 12 in Mysuru, but the event also witnessed widespread traffic rule violations on city roads. Despite numerous efforts in traffic management, many motorists disregarded road safety by blatantly ignoring traffic rules. Surprisingly, a significant number of these offenders were local residents, as evidenced by their vehicle registration…

Sir, Today, we hired a taxi at considerable expense to tour Mysuru and see the much-anticipated Dasara illumination, as my relatives visiting from America were eager to experience it. Unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed as many places had no lights at all. I was informed that there was some issue with payments, but in the…

Sir, This refers to KBG’s Abracadabra titled ‘OMEN’ in Star of Mysore dated Oct.14.  A remarkable and comprehensive analyses of the reality describing the prospect of the world being on the brink of catastrophe as there are two flash points which have the potential to explode into Third World War situation if wiser counsels do…

Sir, During the Dasara period, the divider on Sayyaji Rao Road is temporarily removed to facilitate the smooth passage of the procession. I request the City Police Commissioner to reconsider reinstating the divider between Ayurveda College Circle and the Dhanvantri Road (Bata Showroom) junction. We are witnessing frequent traffic violations, especially from two-wheelers and autos,…

Sir, We had booked seats on the upper deck of the Ambaari bus to view the Mysuru city illumination as part of Dasara. We were asked to report at the MayuraHoysala Hotel half an hour before departure. After getting into the seats we had reserved a month in advance, we were instructed not to stand…

Sir, It was heartening to see that more than 350 participants took part in Sunday morning’s (Oct.6) heritage walk, marking a significant increase from the usual turnout of approximately 15-20 participants when these walks are organised by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. For those who have attended these heritage walks, the typical route…

Sir, This refers to the news report on stray dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake in SOM dated Sept 24. As a senior citizen and regular morning walker at Kukkarahalli Lake for many years, I see stray dogs there every day. I must say my morning walks are completely peaceful, despite the presence of the dogs. They…

Sir, This is in reference to the news item ‘KRS Crest Gates for Scrap Sale’ in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 7. The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) or the Government should not unilaterally decide to sell the historic Crest Gates for scrap. Selling the historic KRS Crest Gates may seem easy, but these gates…