Sir, Recently a stretch of UGD was laid in front of Mathru Mandali Shishu Vikasa Kendra on the 13th Cross, Gokulam 2nd Stage, Mysuru, in the middle of the road. The work of laying pipes was completed more than 10 days back.  Consequently the approach to residences/school has been blocked for a stretch of more…

Sir, The kids play area in Vijayanagar First Stage public park in front of Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple is in a deplorable condition and needs immediate attention. It is disheartening to see the neglect and disregard for the safety and well-being of our kids in such a community space. The play equipment is old, rusty and…

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of officials concerned that many stray cattle are found grazing on the median of the Ring Road, especially on the stretch from Bogadi Junction to Hotel Royal Inn Junction. This stretch of the road houses many colleges, connects to industries, software companies and hospitals. Hence, it is…

Sir, This is with reference to the letter “Uncleared garbage: Will MCC act?” published in SOM dated Sept. 14. I had drawn the attention of the authorities concerned towards the debris dump not being cleared from the lane behind my residence in V.V. Mohalla since a long time. I had personally requested the daily garbage…

Sir, This has reference to the letter titled “Augment public transport from extensions to city centre” by A. Shivaprakash in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 19. I reside in Ramakrishnanagar H Block and we have made innumerable representations to various authorities. During pre- Covid period, we used to have bus route number 135 at 4.45…

Sir, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has earned a notorious reputation among Mysuru’s citizens as a hotbed of corruption. One of the common tactics employed by its staff is the allocation of the same site to multiple individuals, subjecting allottees to a frustrating ordeal of bureaucratic runarounds. Eventually, in a state of desperation, allottees are…

Sir, Dattagalli 3rd Stage is now a very large extension of Mysuru City. It comprises Kanakadasanagar, Someshwaranagar, adjoining RT Nagar and Rajarajeshwarinagar. The first city bus starts at 6 am from Someshwaranagar via Netaji Circle to City Bus Stand (CBS) but it is not possible for us to reach the Railway Station and take even…

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of the MCC authorities concerned and the elected representatives about the sheer neglect and pathetic condition of St. Mary’s Main Road. This is an important connecting road used by hundreds of commuters everyday. But if any of the representatives take a walk on this road, they will…

Sir, In my earlier letter that was published in this column, I had brought the issue of iron pipes being offloaded on service road probably for piped gas connections and observed that the newly tarred service road adjacent to Ring Road in Kanakadasanagara would be dug up. As anticipated the road has been dug to…

Sir, News reports on several cases of miscreants committing crimes which the Police have solved in double quick time are being published in Star of Mysore. The latest is the case of arresting Jameel Khan, who would extort money from senior citizens, faking injury as a result of the elderly citizens driving the car causing…