Sir, I write in reference to Rohit Biddappa’s letter titled ‘Rash driving by KSRTC bus drivers on Mysuru-Kodagu Road’ published in SOM dated July 5, as well as the concerns raised by several other vigilant Mysureans regarding the reckless driving behaviours exhibited by the KSRTC drivers. While Biddappa’s suggestions to mitigate frequent accidents are commendable,…

Sir, This refers to the letter titled ‘Miserable condition of Ring Road towards Automotive Axles’ published in Star of Mysore on June 23. The concerns raised in the letter pertain to the stretch of road extending from Silent Shores Resort and Spa to Daksha College Road, which serves as a crucial link connecting Koorgalli to…

Sir, I write to draw attention to a matter of concern regarding the misuse of donated ambulances by certain hospitals and clinics. Despite the goodwill gesture of service organisations and philanthropists who generously donate new ambulances to save the lives of patients, some healthcare institutions are misusing these invaluable resources for purposes other than their…

Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the persisting traffic and vehicle parking problems in the vicinity of the Mysuru Zoo, particularly in the Ittigegud area. Despite numerous complaints made by residents, including through this Star of Mysore column, it is disheartening to note that no substantial changes have been observed thus…

Sir, A pressing issue was raised by a concerned citizen in a recent letter in SOM regarding the alarming number of two-wheelers operating without number plates in Mysuru city. This issue is further compounded by the observation that these riders often engage in dangerous activities such as wheeling on busy roads without helmets. Regrettably, I…

Sir, I am writing to bring attention to a serious issue concerning the rash driving habits of several KSRTC bus drivers, particularly those operating the red buses, on the Mysuru-Kodagu Road. As a frequent commuter on this route, I have personally witnessed numerous instances of reckless driving, seemingly driven by a desire to adhere strictly…

Sir, The write-up titled “Remembering two IAS Officers of the 1970s” by K.B. Ganapathy in Star of Mysore dated June 19, 2023, made a very interesting read. The time (1970s) KBG has written about was indeed a period of very good, people-friendly officers, B.R. Prabhakara and V.P. Baligar, to name a couple of others. I…

Sir, A stretch of road from KSRTC bus depot in Kuvempunagar to the Complex, which runs nearly a kilometre, has turned humpy-bumpy with smooth ride  on vehicles being a passe. Though Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has laid and repaired a good number of roads in other parts of Mysuru in the recent past, nobody is…

Sir, A dead tree on the walkway around Kukkarahalli Lake on Bogadi Road in the city may fall anytime on health freaks who regularly go on morning or evening walks here. Some of the branches of the tree are already broken and hanging on to another branch, indicating that the tragedy is waiting to happen….

Sir, A UGD manhole on 15th Cross, VV Mohalla in the city has been inviting danger, but none seem to be bothered about taking note  of sit. It has been a week since the lid of the manhole has partially caved inside, leaving the gap on one side and posing a threat to pedestrians and…