Sir, Apropos the recent letter in SOM on public urination, it is indeed a national shame that important streets in our city reek of human urine. We, the so-called civilised citizens, behave no better than animals when it comes to answering nature’s call. It is shocking to see well-constructed public toilets lying unused and locked….

Sir, After the Deputy Commissioner’s Office shifted to the new premises, the old DC Office building — an iconic heritage structure — appears to have been neglected. It is distressing to note that shrubs have grown on rooftop and thick climbers are spreading across the exterior walls, posing a serious threat to the structural integrity…

Sir, Students coming to study at the University of Mysore from abroad mostly stay at the Vishwamanava International Students’ Hostel. However, the absence of Wi-Fi facilities in the   hostel causes them significant inconvenience. Upon arriving at a new place, students are unable to immediately inform their families that they have arrived safely and they also…

Sir, I would like to bring to attention the serious issue of the lack of streetlights on Bogadi Main Road, starting from Brigade Palm Groves. This road witnesses heavy traffic throughout the day and night. It serves as a lifeline for thousands of commuters travelling from the city to several layouts and rural areas, including…

Sir, I would like to bring to your attention the issue concerning the library cess, beggar cess and labour cess that are added to our Property Tax. These cesses constitute nearly 15 percent of the total property tax amount. With the steep increase in Property Tax over the years, the amount collected under these cesses…

Sir, This concerns the newly completed Nijalingappa Circle (formerly Vijaya Bank Circle) at the Saraswathipuram-Kuvempunagar junction. It is a heavy-traffic zone located in a densely populated residential area. The following crossings are frequently used by residents: Kantharaj Urs Road and Vishwamanava Double Road. As a resident who must cross these junctions daily, I have narrowly…

Sir, Why should new industries come to Mysuru when the old ones are leaving? The Hebbal Industrial Area has slowly started to look like a village. In some places, one can even see bullock carts being used for transport. Many areas have become accident-prone due to badly damaged roads. Because of this poor infrastructure, several…

A senior citizen’s appeal to MCC Commr. Sir, I wish to bring to the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities the extremely poor condition of the underground drainage (UGD) system in front of our house (No. 58, 10th Main Road, Sanmarga, Siddarthanagar). The drainage pipes/ system in our road have been repeatedly getting…

Sir, This is to bring to the attention of the authorities the pressing issues affecting our layout — Drishti Enclave, Basavanapura Road, Vijayanagar IV Stage, II Phase, Mysuru. Our layout, with 25 residents, is deprived of basic services from the Bogadi Town Panchayat. The issues are as follows: All our layout roads are almost completely…

Sir, This refers to the recent Supreme Court order regarding the removal of stray dogs from public places. I am 83 years old and have lived with dogs throughout my life. Over the years, I have taken several anti‑rabies vaccinations — from bites by my own dogs as well as by strays while trying to…