Sir, The news regarding the decision of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to finally enforce safety measures is indeed a welcome development. It comes after the tragic and untimely loss of four…
Sir, The unused subway on Sayyaji Rao Road presents several pressing issues. Firstly, its sporadic usage during Dasara, necessitating a new coat of paint each year, could be a more efficient allocation…
Sir, As depicted in this image, a huge tree branch, along with its smaller branches, extends perilously close to the power lines adjacent to the concrete pole at the intersection of 4th/3rd…
Sir, Apropos the letter “Why barricade junctions and Ring Road stretches?” (SOM dated Jan. 29), I fully endorse the views expressed by Ananda Kumar. The reader has clearly highlighted the issues faced…
Sir, There is an autorickshaw stand opposite Apollo BGS Hospital on Adichunchanagiri Road. The rickshaws would park parallel to the footpath earlier, as is normally done elsewhere, but of late for reasons…
Sir, The recent tragic loss of three innocent lives due to poorly designed and installed road humps should serve as a wake-up call for both the MCC and City Traffic Police. Numerous…
Sir, Today, I narrowly avoided being another casualty of MCC’s negligence when a huge tree fell just seconds after I passed through the road I regularly traverse, connecting Ashokapuram and Manandavadi Road…
Sir, The concrete road medians installed on Adichunchanagiri Road - Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions Junction in Kuvempunagar are posing a danger to motorists. The haphazardly placed medians are inconveniencing passing vehicles. With…
Sir, We the residents of Janahitha Sangha Layout, Bogadi 2nd Stage, South Mysuru, falling under Wards 44 and 45 are deprived of the civic facility. The Main Road around 800 metres length,…
Road hump near MCC Chief’s house poses danger Sir, Unscientific, faulty-designed and worn-out speed humps present significant risks and have often tragically proven fatal for two-wheeler riders while also potentially causing spinal…
Sir, Of late, the Mysuru City Railway Station has been grappling with challenges in managing the arrival and departure of trains to various destinations. Our MP Pratap Simmha has taken proactive steps…
Sir, The current system of cameras installed at traffic signals utilises panning cameras, which require manual control by an operator to observe each direction. Recently, while waiting at Kalamandira Junction to make…
Sir, For the past 20 years, the Mysuru-Talguppa train has been running directly from Mysuru to Talaguppa in Shivamogga district, bypassing Bengaluru. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the same train is…
Sir, My friend Reginald Platel (67), a resident of Roopanagar, tragically passed away last Tuesday when a tree fell on him along the busy Kukkarahalli Lake road. The incident occurred as he…
Sir, This dangerous pothole is situated on both sides of Manandavadi Road (H.D. Kote Road) in Mysuru, just after the Government Veterinary Hospital, where sewage water flows under the bridge. This problem…
Sir, I along with my family returned from a pilgrimage tour to Kumbakonam (city of temples).The only train Mayiladuthurai Express towards this route is normally full with passengers towards Trichy. I wish…
Sir, The recent tragic incident resulting in the death of three individuals at the speed-breaker on Bogadi Road serves as a poignant reminder that speed-breakers can become death traps if proper protocols…
Sir, I am writing on behalf of the concerned residents of Ittigegud who have consistently raised issues regarding various nuisance/s created by tourists. Despite numerous complaints, it appears that our pleas have…
Sir, The stairway at Chamundi Hill, comprising over 1,000 steps, requires the installation of hand railings. The inclusion of hand railings would offer substantial support, especially to the elderly, reducing strain and…
Sir, In light of the recent tragic incident resulting in the loss of three precious lives due to inadequately designed road humps, the ongoing debate on road safety measures is crucial. While…
Sir, The three tragic deaths and over 20 accidents within 24 hours, attributed to poorly designed road humps on Bogadi Road, is both shocking and distressing. This unfortunate incident adds to the…
Sir, The restoration works of the historic Silver Jubilee Clock Tower (Dodda Gadiyara) has commenced under the leadership of Ramachandra Gowda, a specialist in restoration tasks (refer Star of Mysore dated Dec.…
Sir, This has reference to the news item ‘Hale Kesare residents demand shifting of Solid Waste Treatment Plant’ in Star of Mysore dated Jan. 30. I would like to draw the attention…
Sir, There is a widespread and alarming trend of individuals using mobile phones while riding or driving two and four-wheelers. It is disheartening to observe that approximately three out of every five…
