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Sir, In Dattagalli, 3rd Cross, situated near Sukrutha PU College, joins the main road running in front of Nypunya School of Excellence. At the joining point on the right side, there’s a…


Sir, In Dattagalli, 3rd Cross, situated near Sukrutha PU College, joins the main road running in front of Nypunya School of Excellence. At the joining point on the right side, there’s a…
Sir, There are some places which I pass everyday where I see some massive trees that have been preserved even though they occupy a portion of the road. One is on the…
Sir, At the age of 70, I cleared the University of Mysore (UoM) Ph.D entrance examination in Sociology in December 2024 with 63% marks, standing fifth in the general merit list. What…
Sir, Kukkarahalli Lake, located in the heart of Mysuru, is considered a walker’s paradise and a unique biodiversity zone, home to a variety of exotic birds and butterflies. It was once a…
Sir, I am a practising civil engineer and would like to share my concerns regarding building violations and their consequences, particularly in the wake of the recent fire tragedy in Mysuru city.…
Sir, Being a resident of Mysuru who travels these roads daily, I fully support the Mysuru City Traffic Police’s efforts to improve road safety through the installation of traffic signals. However, I…
Sir, The fire that broke out at a popular pub yesterday has raised concerns about safety standards and disregard for rules and regulations. This incident also brings forth another issue: Students’ safety.…
Sir, This is to bring to your attention the hazardous condition of the roads in Hebbal and Vijayanagar following recent underground electric cable installation works. The roads have been left in disrepair,…
Sir, The picture shows food carts on one side and patrons’ vehicles parked on either side of New Kalidasa Road in Vijayanagar 1st Stage. Over the past year, street food carts have…
Sir, The road in front of Nypunya School of Excellence in Dattagalli is riddled with potholes, making it difficult and unsafe for motorists to navigate. The situation becomes particularly alarming during the…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to the pathetic condition of the road passing through Jalapuri Quarters, stretching from the SP Office…
Sir, Bal Bhavan, Mysuru’s legendary heritage building, once a beacon of history and a dream space for children, now stands in ruins. Stripped of its equipment and robbed of its spirit, it…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to the continuous wastage of drinking water due to damaged water supply pipelines at two locations on the Ring…
Sir, The ongoing underground drainage (UGD) pipeline work on 2nd Cross Street near Surya Bakery Circle in Hebbal is being carried out in a highly unscientific manner, causing severe inconvenience to the…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities to the plight of residents of 5th Main Road, 6th Cross, Saraswathipuram. Around ten days ago, the road…
Sir, It is indeed shocking and sad to see our young Indians, who had come to attend the Agniveer (Technical) Army Recruitment Online Examination at Hebbal in Mysuru, were forced to sleep…
Ecosystem facing rising traffic and habitat pressure Sir, It is a well-known fact that Chamundi Hill is a precious piece of wilderness nestled in the bustling city of Mysuru. It hosts an…
Sir, Chamundi Hill holds a special place in the hearts of Mysuru residents. It is not merely a religious destination but an emotional and cultural symbol of our city. Therefore, witnessing its…
Sir,This refers to the news item titled “Cops pat their own back!” published in Star of Mysore dated June 2.Thank you for highlighting the issue of ‘Lok Spandana,’ a system under which…
Sir,With schools reopening across Mysuru, I would like to bring to your attention the increasing traffic congestion and safety concerns near major school junctions during peak school hours.It would be highly beneficial…
Sir, I wish to bring to your notice an incident concerning the lack of cleanliness in Train No. 16552 operating between Mysuru’s Ashokapuram and MGR Chennai Central. Several seats in the AC…
Sir, Gokulam 2nd Stage, 13th Cross, near Mathrumandali Sishu Vikasa Kendra, adjacent roads and open areas have become a stray dog menace. Packs of dozens of stray dogs suddenly descend during nights…
Sir, Most of the traffic signal light timings in Mysuru appear to be anti-pedestrian. The time allotted for crossing roads is barely ten seconds, making it extremely difficult for pedestrians, particularly senior…
Sir, The collapse of a ‘chajja’ on the busy Sayyaji Rao Road a few months ago was a stark reminder that Mysuru’s heritage structures are no longer just cultural assets as many…