Sir, Mysuru is witnessing a steady rise in traffic, driven by higher incomes and the growing affordability of cars and two-wheelers. At the same time, increasing urbanisation and influx of people from…
Sir, The rising number of vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, plying without valid number plates has emerged as a serious concern in Mysuru, posing a threat to road safety and civic order. Far from…
Sir, In response to the news item titled ‘Amid row over Railway Underpass… No hint of DPR for Kukkarahalli Lake Conservation’ (SOM dated Apr. 16), I would like to draw your attention…
A wake-up call for Chamundi Hill area Sir, Even as the forest area around Chamundi Hill has been declared a ‘plastic-free zone’, the ground reality along the Chamundi Hill Main Road presents…
Sir, I am writing to highlight a persistent issue regarding traffic management at the entrance of the Mysuru City Railway Station, which is causing significant inconvenience to regular commuters. During the early…
Sir, I am a senior citizen aged over 81 and also a regular subscriber of Star of Mysore for many years. I can understand the concerns of the members of the Kukkarahalli…
Sir, There is a large peepal tree (Ashwatha Vriksha/Arali Mara) growing at the centre point of Paduvana Raste and Vishwamanava Double Road junction in Ramakrishnanagar. The Circle is named as Gadhadhara Circle.…
Sir, I am a regular passenger of Kaveri Express (Train No.16022) originating from Ashokapuram Railway Station to Chennai. Though it is a daily train, there is no regular platform at Mysuru City…
Sir, The delay in registration of sites allotted through the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) e-auction held in August 2025 has become a matter of concern for successful bidders. Several months after the…
Sir, This is to draw attention to an open drainage in Rajivnagar 3rd Stage, behind Narayana Hospital, Mysuru, which has become a major concern for residents of the area. We have been…
Sir, The condition of Mahadevapura Main Road (Azeez Sait Road) continues to deteriorate, despite repeated complaints drawing attention to the issue. The stretch has become increasingly unsafe due to the unchecked presence…
Sir, I and my wife, senior citizens, are regular commuters to Chennai by Train No.16021/16022, Kaveri Express. Most passengers on this train travel to Chennai for work during the day and return…
Sir, To add to the letter published in Star of Mysore regarding traffic conditions at the State Bank of India corner in Gokulam 3rd Stage, I would like to say that it…
Sir, I would like to draw attention to the growing issue of traffic violations in Mysuru. With the city’s increasing population, offences such as signal jumping, wrong-side driving and riding on footpaths…
Sir, Property tax collection at the Hootagalli City Municipal Council (HCMC) is drawing criticism for poor arrangements and inefficient management. Despite being a key revenue-generating local body, basic facilities for taxpayers remain…
Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Citizens urge rethink on Crawford Hall Underpass” published in SOM dated Apr.15. Indeed, traffic on the stretch from Government Press Junction to Ekalavya Circle…
Sir, We had a problem of garbage burning near our apartment complex that was creating heartache (and more pressing breathing problems!) for many in our area. I approached Bhamy Shenoy of MGP…
Sir, It appears that garbage from within city limits is increasingly being dumped along roads leading to smaller towns. While highways remain relatively clean, these interior roads have turned into virtual dumping…
Sir Road works taken up by an agency in Srirampura, Mysuru, have drawn criticism from residents over what they describe as poor execution and safety concerns. According to residents, one side of…
Sir, I wish to draw urgent attention to the worsening parking situation near the State Bank of India in Gokulam 3rd Stage, Mysuru. What was once a fairly navigable stretch has now…
Sir, When I read the news about KSRTC’s red Volvo buses being retired from service on Mysuru roads, I suddenly felt nostalgic about the rides I enjoyed travelling in them especially during…
Sir, The crater-like potholes and the damaged pipes left on the footpath after the underground repair works were done about 4 months ago are causing untold miseries to the local pedestrians, shop…
Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) decision to make D. Devaraj Urs Road litter-free is welcome though it is like surface topping the already near topped road. I request a Central Business…
Sir, On Apr. 5, residents of 2nd Cross Street near Surya Bakery in Hebbal were left shocked when earth-movers suddenly showed up, ripping out stone slabs laid in front of their homes…
