Sir, Mysuru, once celebrated as a ‘pensioner’s paradise’ known for its wide, tree-lined roads, is rapidly becoming a nightmare for pedestrians. This is largely due to rampant footpath encroachment by commercial buildings…
Sir, This summer is making us, Mysureans, experience how searing the summer can be. The common poser is: “How much water should I drink?” The physician would advise “drink plenty.” Then, the…
Sir, Thank you for publishing my letter titled “Drain overflows at Kuvempunagar” in Star of Mysore dated 25.5.2026. Today I was pleasantly surprised by the noise outside my residence — the earth…
Sir, This public toilet built on 4th Main, Sewage Farm Road, Vidyaranyapuram by utilising public money, is always locked for public usage. This is resulting in people urinating in public and then…
Sir, This letter is a humble request for the reduction of Indigo flight ticket prices from Mysuru to Hyderabad. Presently, two flights on this route fly almost full. When compared to Indigo…
Sir, The apathy of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials continues and literally has no leaps and bounds. The stormwater drain below our residence in Kuvempunagar (Ward No. 57 - Zone 3)…
Sir, Residents behind the Minority Boys Hostel in A-Zone, Sathagalli, are facing severe inconvenience due to incomplete manhole works and non-functioning street lights in the locality. Several manholes in the area are…
Sir, This is to bring to your attention the ongoing issue in Ward No. 27, Lashkar Mohalla, specifically opposite my residence and directly across from the Government Urdu Primary School, Mohammed Sait…
Sir, The suggestions put forth by Jayaprakash Rao for consideration by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) regarding E-Khatha / Aasthi vis-à-vis property tax collection (SOM dated May 12) appear useful only in…
Sir, The Cheluvamba Park, opposite Akashvani and one of the oldest parks in the city, is in an awful condition. It is pathetic to see patches of the so-called lawns dried up,…
Sir, Repeated trenching works taken up for Underground Drainage (UGD) pipeline laying from Nirmala Convent Junction towards Gokulam Third Stage were completed nearly two months ago. During the execution of the civil…
Sir, While the second Railway Under Bridge (RUB) opening is progressing at a good pace near GRS Fantasy Park on Ring Road, the service road opening on one side is made available…
Sir, This is in continuation of the representation submitted earlier by the residents of Sharadadevinagar on Mar. 3, 2026, regarding the severe encroachment of the footpath in front of the LIC Branch…
Sir, The growing presence of agents inside the Regional Transport Office (RTO) premises has become a major concern, with many citizens facing harassment and intimidation while seeking vehicle-related services. Several agents are…
Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to the growing misuse of several public parks in Mysuru. These parks are meant for morning and evening walkers, senior citizens,…
Sir, As can be seen, a huge tree located on 13th Cross, E and F Block, 2nd Stage, R.K. Nagar, is in a dangerously weakened condition and may collapse at any moment…
Sir, I refer to Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem’s article titled “Felling of 561 trees: A daylight highway robbery!” published in SOM dated May 10. The article presents a well-analysed and thought-provoking perspective…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Flyover, Highway expansion projects: 561 trees to be axed” in Star of Mysore dated May 5. As the great-granddaughter of Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel (designer…
Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has been collecting property tax for the assessment year 2026-27 from Apr. 1, 2026. However, it is seen that the tax demand has been determined based…
Sir, Every summer, Mysuru experiences intense afternoon heat, yet the city’s traffic management appears largely insensitive to these conditions. Many traffic signals continue to function rigidly during peak afternoon hours, forcing commuters…
Sir, It has recently come to public attention that 561 trees are proposed to be cut down in Mysuru. This is deeply concerning, especially when we are taught the importance of protecting…
Sir, This refers to the front-page news item titled “Flyover, Highway Expansion Projects: 561 Trees To Be Axed” in Star of Mysore dated May 5. As a concerned citizen, I strongly express…
Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities towards the excess gas line pipes that have been left lying on Shankar Mutt Road, Fort Mohalla, after the execution of pipeline…
Sir, I am writing this while travelling on the Bhagmathi Express, which departs from Mysuru every Friday. Trains originating from Mysuru are usually clean and well-maintained. I often carry food from home…
