Sir, A prominent traffic junction in front of the Fortune JP Palace Hotel in Nazarbad has turned into a dangerous bottleneck, highlighting the lack of proper civic maintenance. Police barricades have been…
Lingambudhi Lake frequented by bird-watchers & photographers too Sir, This is in reference to the letter titled ‘Keep Lingambudhi Lake free for walkers’ written by Ravindraa and published in Star of Mysore…
Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Pay to walk at Lingambudhi Lake’ in Star of Mysore dated Aug. 27, I am writing to express my complete support for the Forest Department’s proposal…
It is reassuring when constructive criticism leads to positive action and officials entrusted with governing our city receive it in the spirit with which it is intended. When a local newspaper or…
MCC appreciates SOM for consistent coverage of Mysuru’s cleanliness and civic issues Sir, On behalf of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), I wish to place on record our sincere appreciation to Star…
KIADB’s hollow promises in Mysuru Sir, The civic infrastructure in Mysuru’s primary manufacturing belt has hit a frustrating low, exposing a systemic cycle of superficial fixes and abandoned commitments. Following a scathing…
Sir, The Forest Department’s decision to introduce an entry fee at Lingambudhi Lake from Sept. 1, 2026, deserves reconsideration. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lingambudhi Lake is not merely a tourist spot.…
Sir, The large-scale underground electrical cabling work underway across Mysuru is causing considerable inconvenience to residents. While modernising the city’s electrical infrastructure is welcome, the manner in which the work is being…
Sir, Here are some measures to ease traffic movement and reduce the risk of accidents at key spots across Mysuru city: 1. Immediate removal of arches near Sub-Urban Bus Stand and Government…
Sir, Just now I saw a complete video of Vishwamanava Double Road done by a concerned citizen. The road is so beautiful and it appears, the authorities are planning to do white-topping…
Sir, The road opposite ICICI Bank on busy Kalidasa Road has become unusable due to complete neglect by MCC Zone-4 engineers and V.V. Puram Traffic Police. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The…
Sir, I wish to highlight the long- standing apathy of the authorities towards the construction and proper development of Lingambudhi Road in Srirampura 2nd Stage, near Mahalingeshwara Temple. Residents have been waiting…
Sir, I had been to Srirampura Town Panchayat Office to obtain an approved building plan. The current process is really cumbersome to applicants, compared to earlier method. Earlier there used to be…
Sir, My driving licence (DL) was due to expire on Jan. 31, 2026. I applied online for its renewal on Jan. 20, 2026. I paid the prescribed fee at a bank in…
Sir, In my opinion, the newly constructed service roads on Hunsur Road, namely at Hinkal, Hootagali and Belavadi, are poorly designed and of little utility currently. The main roadway remains a congested…
Sir, I am a resident of Trendz Whispering Woods, opposite Dasanakoppal main gate. I would like to share my concerns regarding the lack of streetlights beyond Brigade Palm Grove, Bogadi. This issue…
Sir, Mysuru was traditionally known as a retiree’s paradise because of its relaxed lifestyle, evergreen parks, lakes and broad empty roads. However, nowadays, all these seem to be changing very rapidly. The…
Sir, To improve traffic management along the Outer Ring Road (ORR), I request the introduction of a synchronised ‘Green wave’ or grid-type traffic signalling system. This will improve traffic flow, enhance road…
Sir, There is no doubt that unregulated food carts have become a hazard to pedestrians and motorists. Occupying footpaths and roads, they create traffic problems, generate waste and affect the city’s appearance.…
Simply putting up a Rs. 1,000 penalty board is not enough… Sir, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has put up a board warning that anyone dumping garbage at the location will be fined…
Sir, I would like to sincerely thank the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and its officials for the recent drive to clear footpath encroachments across the city. For years, pedestrians in almost all…
Sir, For decades, the question of whether to demolish or reconstruct two important heritage structures, Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market, in Mysuru has been debated, with each technical assessment advancing arguments to…
Sir, ‘You bring rules, we don’t care…’ This seems to be the attitude of illegal roadside food carts which were cleared by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) a week back. The above picture…
Sir, The recurring menace of stray cattle on M.G. Road, Mysuru, has once again become a serious public safety concern. Despite repeated complaints and assurances from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), cattle…
