Sir, It has been observed that most of the two-wheeler riders and auto drivers are jumping signals in many places such as Bamboo Bazaar, Vontikoppal and Metagalli traffic signal junctions and have no respect for the traffic rules. This may lead to serious accidents of innocent riders, especially near the signals, who are religiously following…

Sir, The branches of trees (both in the middle and along the sides of the road) are protruding to the roads, especially on the full stretch of Vishwamanava Double road and all around the Ring Road causing trouble to the daily two-wheeler and four-wheeler commuters. These branches of trees protruding to the roads are resulting…

Sir, There are many trains that run between Mysuru and KSR Bengaluru. Even after electrification and double tracking, the main issue with the trains from Mysuru is that, almost all trains reach Kengeri early, but from Kengeri to KSR Bengaluru, they take a very longer time to reach Bengaluru. The trains stop for longer time …

Sir, Mysuru, a city of Palaces, is a Heritage city too. Travellers across the globe who visit this city carry with them sweet memories and also memories of horrible roads. The condition of city roads are so bad that Space Agencies in India can train their moon walkers here at Mysuru! Roads are full of…

Plea to depute adequate staff at Saraswathipuram Post Office Sir, I visited the Head Post Office in Saraswathipuram recently in connection with my savings bank account. Most of the days there is a long wait of not less than an hour and even I had to wait for my work. People are provided with a  …

Sir, This refers to the letter titled “Stray dog menace in Gokulam” (Star of Mysore dated Apr. 23). I am residing in Gokulam for  the last 6 years and I don’t see any such problem with regard to street dogs. Most of the street dogs are neutered by the City Corporation and many residents are…

Sir, Have you ever stood by a heritage structure and admired its aesthetic beauty? Looked out for its significance ? or Gauged the health and condition of the structure ? A very few of you might affirm to all these questions, while many others pass by innumerable heritage structures everyday without even batting an eyelid,…

Sir, It is astonishing to observe that there are no lights in the Oval Grounds in Mysuru. There are a number of students aspiring to become sports personalities and they do have to pursue academics for having a professional back up.  These students will have to go to colleges during day time and pursue their…

Sir, Though the first two doses of COVID-19 vaccination process went off smoothly, it is a herculean task for senior citizens to avail the “precaution dose” or “booster dose” in designated Government Hospitals and PHCs in Mysuru.  Reason: Bring 10 members as each vial contains 10 doses. As per Government rules, only frontline workers and…

Sir, Through this column I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the deplorable condition of the road from Gopala Gowda Hospital to DFRL (T.N. Pura Road). Hundreds of motorists move on this road daily. But the condition of the road is so bad that no vehicle can ply on it…