Simple accident turns into a Rs. 25 lakh fake claim!
Sir, This refers to the recent news item in Star of Mysore titled “Fake accident menace returns to haunt commuters.” It is not just returning; it has always been there. Let me…


Sir, This refers to the recent news item in Star of Mysore titled “Fake accident menace returns to haunt commuters.” It is not just returning; it has always been there. Let me…
Sir, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) towards a long-neglected civic issue that has turned into both a nuisance and a health hazard. For the…
Sir, Apropos to the letter that appeared in Star of Mysore dated Sept.17 in this column, I wish to supplement further that Rs. 6,000 per house in Naidunagar to clear blocked drainage…
Sir, I wish to bring to the attention of the authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) an important issue regarding road repairs in our city. Finally, after a harrowing past few…
Sir, I have learnt through the newspapers that caste survey is yet to take off. Surprisingly, garbage-collection staff deployed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) are distributing the subject form in Ward Number…
Sir, This refers to your report ‘Mysuru set for first-ever tree census, MoU signed’ (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2025). I wish to wholeheartedly applaud Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), the Centre…
Sir, There is an urgent need to run local buses from City Railway Station directly to Kuvempunagar, Vivekanandanagar, Sharadadevinagar, TK Layout and other South-Western localities. At present, commuters are forced to go…
Sir, I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding the drainage system in Naidu Nagar 3rd Stage, which has been facing frequent blockages. Despite repeated requests, no proper response or action…
Sir, In recent times, Mysuru has witnessed a sharp increase in vehicular traffic, especially other State vehicles, resulting in worsening congestion and growing inconvenience for residents. Alongside this, traffic violations such as…
Sir, I am a very senior citizen walking around the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake every day. Every time I see another concerned senior citizen writing about the maintenance of Kukkarahalli Lake, I am…
Sir, The footpath along the MCC Guest House, Agri-Horti Office and CFTRI School in the Vontikoppal area has been largely encroached by street vendors, leaving very little space for pedestrians. This has…
Sir, We have been reading various reports almost every day in Star of Mysore over the past few weeks about the worsening traffic conditions in Mysuru — fused signal lights, pothole-filled roads,…
Sir, The decision of the Karnataka State Cabinet to recommend to the State Election Commission (SEC) to use ballot papers instead of the EVMs, in the upcoming local body polls, both urban…
Sir, This refers to the recent news in Star of Mysore that the Air Show during Mysuru Dasara will be a ticketed event. While the importance of safety measures is well understood,…
Sir, The recent Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) site e-auctions in city have turned into nothing short of daylight robbery in the name of urban development. Take, for instance, the shocking case of…
Sir, Kukkarahalli Lake is a beautiful ecosystem located in the heart of Mysuru city. It is home to a rich variety of species, including birds, insects, bats, reptiles, squirrels, crows and even…
Sir, With reference to the report titled ‘Need better comfort, access at City Railway Station’ published in Star of Mysore dated 1.9.2025, it is clarified that there is no policy as such…
Sir, I am a resident of Yadavagiri and would like to draw attention to the poor condition of an arterial road — Paramahamsa Road, Yadavagiri. This crucial stretch connects KRS Road to…
Sir, It is heartening to see numerous volunteers and organisations putting in genuine efforts to clean the Chamundi Hill steps and surroundings. Their commitment to protecting the environment is truly admirable. However,…
Sir, We bring to your attention the grave situation facing the Government Urdu Higher Primary School in Jyothinagar, Mysuru. This institution once stood as a beacon of education for children from Ghousianagar,…
Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the deteriorating conditions at Kukkarahalli Lake, a valuable green space in our community. While the Lake offers a beautiful natural setting, its…
Sir, I am writing to formally request immediate road safety measures on Nelson Mandela Road in Bannimantap, where the absence of proper traffic control mechanisms has made it extremely hazardous for pedestrians…
Sir, I am a degree student and a daily commuter on the city transport buses. I wait at the Goblimara Bus Stop for my bus. However, buses coming from Gurur that are…
Sir, In recent years, residents of J.P. Nagar in Mysuru have been grappling with a growing and uncontrolled rise in the population of stray dogs. What once may have seemed like a…