Sir, It has been years since these three main arterial roads in Hebbal Industrial Area have been in a state of total disrepair. The authorities have proven that they don’t care. 1)…
Sir, For the past two years, a major sewage pipeline in one of Mysuru’s busy localities — Dattagalli 3rd Stage, opposite the SBI ATM — has been leaking continuously, making life miserable…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards a matter of serious concern on Kalidasa Road, Jayalakshmipuram. A landlord of a newly constructed commercial building has recently installed…
Sir, This morning, after dropping my wife off at the bus stop near Dyuti Motors on Hunsur Road, I noticed Kantharaju, also known as Srikanth, diligently picking up garbage along the road…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to a long-standing problem faced by residents of 11th Main, 21st Cross, D-Block, J.P. Nagar. For the past year,…
Sir, On Vanivilasa Road connecting the old Law Courts and the RTO, roadside mobile fast food vendors have encroached upon the footpath, causing severe inconvenience to pedestrians, especially senior citizens. As a…
Sir, Two shocking murders have rocked Mysuru in recent months. In May, a rowdy-sheeter named Karthik was brutally killed. Now, in October 2025, his associate Venkatesh, known as ‘Gilki Venkatesh,’ has met…
Sir, Day after day, life has become a breath-holding affair for those living in and around Mysore Palace, the Exhibition Grounds and the Zoo — particularly for us, the residents of Ittigegud.…
Sir, This refers to the serial accident on Chamundi Hill Road (SOM dated Sept. 27). According to an eyewitness account, there was a sudden increase in the speed of the bus and…
Sir, Apropos the news item ‘Lights Out! CESC goes into power-saving mode’ (Star of Mysore dated Oct. 7), it clearly reflects the sheer lack of planning and execution by the authorities concerned,…
Sir, The Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Service Road at Alanahalli - Nadanahalli Cross remain water-logged throughout the year, even during summer. Filthy water continuously flows out from the box drain and…
Sir, Ward No. 1, Hebbal 1st Stage, has turned into a garbage dump, with people indiscriminately throwing household and other waste on the roadside. The problem is compounded by inefficient garbage clearance…
Sir, Thank you STAR for covering the fires and waste-burning issue in Jayalakshmipuram in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 7. The report titled Smokepuram! rightly highlighted the seriousness of the situation. What…
Sir, It has been more than two months since precious drinking water has been flooding near Lakshmipuram Police Station, right opposite the unused and dysfunctional public toilet. Repeated calls and messages to…
Sir, The University of Mysore (UoM) has a glorious history of over a hundred years. Once upon a time, money flowed like water in the University and there were no issues related…
Sir, As a senior citizen, I wish to express my deep anguish over the alarming rise in crimes against hapless seniors, occurring almost every day in broad daylight on the busy roads…
Sir, Since the last few days, several fake accidents have been reported in our city, mainly targeting senior citizens driving alone in their four-wheelers, even in broad daylight. About 15 years ago,…
Sir, Yesterday, I visited the Lingambudhi Flower Show. The road starting from Ramakrishnanagar Church leading to the Flower Show Park is in a terrible state. It was dug up nearly eight months…
Sir, After reading Vikram Muthanna’s article ‘Shhhh… they’re building Road to Riches’ under his weekly column In Black & White in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 27, about the pothole menace in…
Sir, There are many low-income and poor families living in extremely small rental tenements around the Bogadi area. I was shocked to learn that the owners of these tenements have not provided…
Sir, Apropos to the report titled “Friend saves doctor from extortion bid” published in SOM dated Sept. 24, I would like to urge fellow citizens, especially seniors — who are often easy…
Sir, It is highly disturbing to note that a group of anti-social gangsters in Mysuru are specifically targeting senior citizens, as reported in detail by SOM, which has also rightly warned naive…
Sir, Of late, with the increasing number of gullible senior citizens being victimised and extorted by miscreants on public roads in Mysuru, the city’s erstwhile tag of “Pensioners’ Paradise” has sadly become…
Sir, As a citizen of Namma Mysuru, I feel it is my duty to inform you — if you are not already aware — that Mysore University’s finances and reputation are in…
