Sir, This is the condition of the Government PU College, Vontikoppal, Mysuru. This is an examination centre for the ongoing 2nd PUC exam but sadly the centre greets the students with filth,…
Sir, Mysuru mourns the loss of ex-MLA Vasu, a politician known for his down-to-earth demeanour and compassion. My first encounter with him was during his tenure as the Mayor of Mysuru City…
Sir, We hear the news that Prathap Simha, the sitting MP, will not get a ticket and there is definitely disappointment among many BJP voters of Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha (LS) Constituency. First,…
Sir, For the past so many months, the garbage on Devaparthiva Road (BJP Office Road) is not cleared by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Incidentally the garbage is lying in front of…
Sir, This is Innovative ! “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; And writing an exact man.” — Francis Bacon. Now let me narrate my experience. During my recent visit…
Sir, Ashokapuram Railway Station, inaugurated on Mar. 4, marks a significant milestone for the region. The extension of four MEMU trains, Cauvery Express and Malgudi Express to the remodelled Station brings connectivity…
Sir, This is to bring to the notice of officials concerned on the leakage of UGD water which is creating health issues for people around the area. The UGD line near 7th…
Sir, Our beloved leader Vasu has departed from us. When I last saw him recently, I was struck speechless by his condition. I couldn’t help but wonder if this would be our…
Sir, The daily burning of toxic waste, particularly at night around 10 pm, on High Tension Double Road (near Vijayanagar Water Tank) is significantly impacting the health of the residents in the…
Sir, This is to draw the attention of authorities regarding certain restaurants and hotels in our beautiful city that offer outdoor seating arrangements. While the ambiance of these spaces, particularly in the…
Sir, This is to draw the attention of the MCC authorities concerned towards the poor maintenance of Mathuranagar Park in Metagalli extension. The dry leaves are being burnt regularly which in turn…
Sir, This is about my letter titled “Dangerous and unscientific road hump in Old Kesare” (SOM dated Aug. 26, 2023). Even after six months, the unscientific speed-breaker installed near Old Kesare Government…
Sir, Sahukar Channaiah Road in Saraswathipuram boasts a beautiful pathway adorned with a well-maintained paved sidewalk, complete with railings, stretching from the Police Station to a Supermarket. As a senior citizen, I…
Sir, It is heartening to note that the State Government has taken the commendable step of forming the much-needed ‘Chamundi Hill Development Authority’, as reported in SOM dated Feb. 22. Hopefully, this…
Sir, We encountered a concerning issue during our recent journey from Coimbatore to Mysuru via Nanjangud. It was only 7.30 pm, yet the road divider was barely visible due to the darkness…
Sir, This is to highlight the recurring issue of frequent power cuts in our locality encompassing Devalapura, Chikkegowdana Hundi and surrounding villages. Over the past month and a half, there has been…
Sir, I agree that Flybus service is excellent but KSRTC must keep an eye on their erring employees. Sometime back I travelled from KIAL to Mysuru by Flybus that left T2 around…
Sir, The population of stray dogs has exploded in the city and is causing a health alarm. We understand the concern about animals in general but the stray dogs problem in particular…
Sir, This refers to Vikram Muthanna’s article titled “Yella ok, MUDA beke?” in Star of Mysore dated Feb. 24. Yes, muda beku but we don’t want useless administrators (officials or non-officials) who…
Sir, This is further to concerns raised by many in this column. We, the residents of Bank Employees Colony, Bogadi, are facing the problem of garbage and debris being dumped on both…
Sir, This picture is of the road intersection of 8th Cross and 2/5 Main at I Block, Ramakrishnanagar. In spite of repeated complaints, it is in this condition for more than 2…
Sir, The implementation of a GPS-based toll system on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway brings promising developments. The concern regarding free usage of the highway between toll plazas and the service lane by certain…
Sir, Although more interest is shown in making roads, widening them, re-tarring or over and over-asphalting already in good condition roads, not an iota of thought is given to improve the side…
Sir, I would like to record and bring to the notice of SOM readers, the way society recognises a fruitful journey of a sincere, dedicated and passionate leader — be it a…
