Sir, It is regrettable to witness chaotic scenes atop Chamundi Hill during this Dasara, particularly this past Sunday. Private cars were parked too close to the ticket counter, while ample space on…
Sir, This refers to KBG’s Abracadabra titled “From Here to Eternity: A Pilgrimage to Introspect!” in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 1 and 2. The problems you (KBG) faced in Kashi and…
Sir, The pictorial feature article titled “A Holy Trip in the Name of God” by Rtn. Roopa Venkatesh in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 28 and 29, made an interesting read. The…
Sir, This is in response to the news item ‘Stray dog menace in Kukkarahalli Lake’ published in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 24. I am a resident of a locality adjacent to…
Sir, Some time ago, I wrote about the dog menace in Dattagalli 3rd Stage and several other Star of Mysore readers have also expressed similar concerns. Unfortunately, all our letters seem to…
Has CESC relinquished its responsibility to public? Sir, Indiscriminate and unsafe methods of laying cables by internet and cable TV service providers have been a frequent source of complaints. However, the practice…
Sir, G.T. Devegowda (GTD), the JD(S) MLA representing Chamundeshwari Constituency, which includes Chamundi Hill, made a reference to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the inauguration of Dasara-2024 festivities atop Chamundi Hill yesterday, saying…
Sir, I have been watching the Jumboo Savari (Dasara procession) for many years, and I am very happy to notice that numerous people, through NGOs, Associations and individually, are involved in helping…
Sir, The decision by the Mysuru District Administration to shift Yuva Dasara venue to a location 9 km away from city centre is unwise for several reasons. A letter on this issue…
Sir, Motorists travelling on the so-called ‘access-controlled’ Mysuru-Bengaluru tolled Highway are vulnerable not only to robbers, dacoits and slow-moving vehicles like two-wheelers, autos and tractors but also to pedestrians crossing the six-lane…
Sir, This is to bring two issues to your notice that are causing problems for students and the public around JSS Law College. First, the public toilet behind the college is in…
Sir, The 3rd A Cross Road that branches out from the service road of Ring Road in Dattagalli that goes in front of Sukrutha PU College has been in worst condition since…
It robs Mysuru city centre of its liveliness during Dasara Sir, I am writing to express my concern over the recent decision of the District Administration to shift the venue of the…
Sir, The contractors installing the Dasara illumination displays are at grave risk, with a terrible accident waiting to happen. Workers are left to signal with their waving hands in the dark, which…
Sir, Time and again, we’ve seen complaints about traffic at the junction opposite the Zoo Garden, yet no action is taken by the Police Department. It’s Dasara season, and with traffic increasing…
Sir, With many traffic signals in Mysuru now defunct, navigating the main roads has become increasingly challenging, particularly for senior citizens. It is puzzling to note that the Traffic Police Department is…
Sir, This refers to the frequent announcements by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) regarding power outages that stretch from morning to evening, disrupting businesses and…
Sir, This refers to the ‘Shiny Dasara’ news item, which gives hope for beautiful lighting this year. The lighting should complement the nearby activities of each area. For example, the lighting designs…
Sir, The busy Narayana Shastri (N.S.) Road is one of the oldest roads in Mysuru, yet it never gets illuminated for Dasara. While some Circles are illuminated, the full stretch of N.S.…
Sir, The world famous Dasara will soon be witnessed in our city and the district authorities are preparing for the grand event. However, we observe that many roads are riddled with potholes,…
Sir, The stormwater drain near Krishna Bakery at Hootagalli is emitting a foul odour, making it difficult for the nearby residents to keep their doors open. This issue stems from the lack…
Sir, It’s great news that our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar is planning to introduce more flights from Mysuru. I suggest introducing direct flights to Shirdi, Ayodhya, Dwarka, Mahabaleshwar and Varanasi at least once…
Sir, This refers to the news report ‘12 major crimes on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway’ since its opening in March 2023 (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 18). Most robberies and thefts occur between 1…
Sir, Residents of CFTRI Layout and Sharadadevinagar are grappling with the deteriorating Underground Drainage (UGD) system in the area. Despite multiple complaints and follow-ups with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), no tangible…
