Sir,  I am a daily commuter on the Mysuru City Transport buses. I wish to bring to your attention that several bus services, halted five years ago due to COVID-19 pandemic, have still not resumed. The discontinued services include: • 10A (Kuvempunagar Depot): J.P. Nagar Last Bus Stop to L&T, via Chamundipuram, Ramaswamy Circle, Dasappa…

Sir, Parthenium growth has overtaken nearly all vacant areas and roadside stretches in Treasury Layout, Bogadi 2nd Stage, and nearby areas, posing serious health risks. This invasive weed triggers skin issues, allergic rhinitis, cough and cold, particularly affecting children and seniors. Vacant plots now resemble parthenium gardens, with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) showing prolonged…

Sir, This is to bring to your attention a serious issue concerning a large pothole on Kalidasa Road, which poses a significant risk to pedestrians, motorists and the surrounding infrastructure (see pic). This pothole has exposed utility lines, and the surrounding road surface has deteriorated significantly, which could potentially lead to accidents or further damage…

Sir, I am writing to bring to your attention a critical issue regarding a drainage leak on 1st Cross, Umar Khayam Road, near the landmark: Deaf and Dumb School, Tilak Nagar. The drainage system on this street has been leaking for the past many days, resulting in flooding, road damage and potential hazards for both…

Sir, On Oct. 19, my family travelled from Mysuru to Ramanathapura via a KSRTC bus, where we utilised the facility of free travel for women. While our Aadhaar details from DigiLocker were accepted during our journey from Mysuru, the conductor on our return trip insisted that we present a hard copy of Aadhaar card, which…

Sir, In recent times, traffic violations of various kinds have reached a peak, making it difficult for law-abiding citizens to travel on the roads. Some common violations include riding without helmets by both rider and pillion, using mobile phones while driving, triple or quadruple riding, jumping traffic signals without restraint, driving on the wrong side…

Sir, I am writing to express my concern regarding the worsening conditions in our locality, particularly the overgrown weeds on vacant sites and the unregulated eateries that have become major issues. Recently, as I was entering my home, I was shocked to see a large snake emerging from an adjacent overgrown plot. The lack of…

Sir, I am a frequent morning walker in the good old Cheluvamba Park since a few years. The walkers are mainly elder and super elder citizens, some well past 80 years. The park which has been in existence for a long period needs some more upkeep. The following are the issues to be addressed:  a)…