Create geography like Indira Gandhi did in 1971 war Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, Greetings from a wounded secular citizen of India, an octogenarian. The Pahalgam massacre must be revenged. The terrorists…
Sir, I would like to highlight a public safety concern I encountered recently while climbing 1,008 Chamundi Hill steps. I noticed that there were no medical aid stations, first-aid kits or emergency…
Sir, I am writing to bring to your attention a serious road safety concern involving a biker endangering the public near Aroma Bakery, close to Manasagangothri on Bogadi Road. At approximately 10.45…
Sir, With reference to the news item titled ‘Escalators at City Railway Station fail passengers daily’ and a reader’s letter in this column — ‘Neglect of accessibility facilities at Mysuru Railway Station’…
Sir, Mysuru Railway Station, despite receiving several accolades for its services, sadly falls short when it comes to ensuring basic accessibility for all. It is deeply disappointing to witness the plight of…
Sir, A few days back I had applied for a Marriage Certificate through Kaveri Online Services https://kaveri.karnataka.gov.in. The application process is very simple and user-friendly. We have to register first, fill the…
Sir, The Government Public Libraries, numbering more than 10 in Mysuru, are closed for nearly 40 days starting from Apr. 15, 2025 stating Books verification, Audit etc. The newspaper section is also…
Sir, A few days ago, on a clear day without any rain or strong winds, a large tree — seemingly healthy — was suddenly uprooted on KRS Road near the Railway Hospital.…
Sir, This is with reference to your Abracadabra column in SOM dated Apr. 23, 2025. While you flatter me by posting my photograph, I am constrained to point out some inaccuracies in…
Sir, The stench of overflowing sewage from a manhole near Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, adjacent to the Vijayanagar Water Tank, has become an unbearable ordeal for residents and commuters. Though authorities were…
Sir, I would like to share with readers and the authorities my harrowing experience at the parking lot of the Mysuru Sub-Urban Bus Stand. Recently, I had to park my two-wheeler in…
Sir, The recent move by the Minister for Environment and Forests, Eshwar B. Khandre to seek a report on the felling of 40 mature trees on Hyder Ali Road in Mysuru is…
Sir, We have already lost 40 trees for road-widening by MCC (Urban Development Ministry). PWD seeks to fell 175 trees at Dattagalli, concerning a 66/11 KV HT power line (PWD Ministry +…
Sir, This is to bring attention to the growing issue of garbage being irresponsibly dumped near SVEI School and the residential layouts of Vijayanagar 4th Stage, despite the regular garbage collection services…
Sir, This refers to your report titled ‘Green carnage: 45 heritage trees felled,’ published in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 13, 2025. I am writing to you as a concerned resident of…
Sir, Reading the report about felling of over 40 old trees with rich foliage by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) on Hyder Ali Road, I went to see the crime spot. To my…
Urban development Vs environmental responsibility: Striking a balance Sir, As cities expand to accommodate growing populations and economic activities, urban development often requires clearing land, frequently at the cost of cutting down…
Sir, The news item published in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 13 about the merciless mowing down of more than three dozen fully grown avenue trees by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)…
Sir, I found the article on bees in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 12, fascinating and thought-provoking. It is in our own best interest to protect honey bees, as they are responsible…
A call for immediate action Sir, Vijayanagar 4th Stage in Mysuru, once known for its peaceful residential charm, and NPS School Road, a stroller’s paradise, are now battling an alarming issue —…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Green carnage: 45 heritage trees felled” in yesterday’s Star of Mysore on Page-1. Felling more than 40 lush green, giant trees overnight in a…
Sir, I write this to caution the general public and the Police Department about a fraudulent modus operandi adopted by unauthorised persons (fraudsters). They are sending old traffic violation records — apparently…
Sir, It has been more than 6 months since the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) contractor botched up the UGD chamber near our house. Despite multiple complaints and visits to the MCC office,…
Sir, This refers to the article titled “God Sees the Truth, But Waits!” At last, but swiftly, our beloved doctor and columnist, Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, has expressed in his column (Star…
