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)…

Sir, This is to bring to attention an alarming incident that occurred during Yuva Dasara near Uthanahalli on city outskirts. My friend and I, both young women in our early twenties, were enjoying the energy of crowd and the electrifying beats of A.R. Rahman’s concert. However, what began as a night of excitement quickly turned…

Sir, I’m writing to highlight the unfortunate experience that Gold Card holders faced during this year’s Mysuru Dasara-2024. Disorganised entry at Palace (Varaha Gate)  As a Gold Card holder, I had high expectations, but unfortunately, my experience was far from what was promised. The entry process at the Varaha Gate (Gate No. 4) for the…

Sir, Another grand Dasara celebration concluded on Oct. 12 in Mysuru, but the event also witnessed widespread traffic rule violations on city roads. Despite numerous efforts in traffic management, many motorists disregarded road safety by blatantly ignoring traffic rules. Surprisingly, a significant number of these offenders were local residents, as evidenced by their vehicle registration…

Sir, Today, we hired a taxi at considerable expense to tour Mysuru and see the much-anticipated Dasara illumination, as my relatives visiting from America were eager to experience it. Unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed as many places had no lights at all. I was informed that there was some issue with payments, but in the…