Sir, Apropos the front-page news item in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2024, regarding our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar meeting the Civil Aviation Minister and appealing for the introduction of new flight…
Sir, I wish to bring to your attention the malfunctioning traffic signals at key intersections in the heart of our city. Specifically, the signals near Yuvaraja’s College Junction on JLB Road have…
Sir, Last week, I visited Devaraja Market with my mother to buy fruits and vegetables. I was shocked to see that half of the footpath, starting from Guru Sweets to the Market’s…
Sir, It is both shocking and alarming to learn from reliable sources that our State Government has failed to renew the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for traffic signals in and around Mysuru.…
Sir, This is to highlight the deplorable condition of footpaths in the City of Palaces, a destination that attracts countless tourists. Many footpaths are either occupied by vendors — a problem not…
Sir, Recently, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) replaced a misleading direction board near St. Joseph’s School, at the junction of Temple Road and Hunsur Road. Unfortunately, the new board is just as…
Sir, The situation near Ideal Jawa Rotary School on Krishna Vilas Road has become both bizarre and alarming, with eight to ten stray dogs frequently roaming the area, posing a serious threat…
Sir, Pigeons are no longer symbols of peace and love. Due to their prolific breeding, the damage they cause to monuments and statues with their droppings, their tendency to out-compete other birds…
Sir, When only two flights operate from the Mysore Airport, it’s no surprise that air traffic is declining significantly. Especially when those two flights are to Hyderabad and Chennai — cities well-served…
Sir, Many complaints are pouring in from readers regarding non-functional traffic signal lights at several junctions in Mysuru city, likely due to technical or other issues. These issues must be addressed immediately,…
Sir, It’s widely known that the electricity bills from Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and the water bills from Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) are fragile, with the ink fading in just…
Sir, The recent revelations of large-scale irregularities within the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) are alarming, yet sadly, not entirely surprising. The ongoing investigations have highlighted how a lack of transparency can…
Sir, The Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department (KSA&A Department) conducted an audit of MUDA on Aug. 23, 2024 and so promptly, within a week, detected misappropriation of Rs. 9,41,46,048, in the…
Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Toll collection on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway: FASTag to be replaced by Global Navigation Satellite System soon’ in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 1. This is indeed an…
Sir, On July 3, 2024, I applied online for a change of address in the RC of my wife’s two-wheeler. On Aug. 2, 2024, it was approved by RTO Mysuru West, and…
Sir, A few years ago, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) announced a grand plan to build a commemorative structure for the late Sri Shivakumara Swamiji at the junction of Vishwamanava Double Road,…
Sir, Suddenly today, road resurfacing work began on 5th Main, V.V. Mohalla. The road was in perfectly good condition with no potholes, yet the entire stretch is being resurfaced. When I asked…
Sir, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the continued non-functioning of the traffic signal at the junction of KRS Road and Vontikoppal Temple Road, despite my earlier complaint. Along…
Sir, Many traffic signals in Mysuru have been non-functional for months. Signals at crucial junctions — such as Vontikoppal Temple Road opposite V.V. Puram Police Station which connects six different roads including…
Sir, It is very heartening to see that KSRTC has recognised the needs of Mysuru’s citizens and started the city bus service on the Outer Ring Road. I request the authorities to…
Sir, I am a senior citizen residing at J.P. Nagar, Mysuru. Goblimara bus shelter located at J.P. Nagar is in a dilapidated condition with iron rods clearly visible from the ceiling of…
Sir, I had the opportunity to listen to speeches in Parliament. Three members, all representing Karnataka, spoke — two elected and one nominated to the Rajya Sabha. These were Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja…
Sir, The road between Gun House and Hardinge Circle is a busy stretch, yet a lamp post and street light pole on this route are leaning precariously, almost to the point of…
Sir, We, the residents of Janahitha Sangha Layout, Bogadi 2nd Stage South, Mysuru, located in the area overlapping Wards 44 and 45, are deprived of basic civic facilities. The main road, approximately…
