Sir, The road in front of Nypunya School of Excellence in Dattagalli is riddled with potholes, making it difficult and unsafe for motorists to navigate. The situation becomes particularly alarming during the school’s opening and closing hours, when school buses, vans and hundreds of vehicles carrying students and parents use the road. The poor condition…
Re-asphalt Jalapuri Quarters Road
June 12, 2026Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to the pathetic condition of the road passing through Jalapuri Quarters, stretching from the SP Office Circle to Mahadevapura Main Road. This is an important connecting road used daily by hundreds of commuters. Jalapuri is also home to dozens…
Heartbeat of a lost legacy: Bal Bhavan
June 11, 2026Sir, Bal Bhavan, Mysuru’s legendary heritage building, once a beacon of history and a dream space for children, now stands in ruins. Stripped of its equipment and robbed of its spirit, it is only a shadow of its former self. I raise my voice against the irresponsibility of the current authorities. I call upon all…
Plug this water leak at Dattagalli
June 10, 2026Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to the continuous wastage of drinking water due to damaged water supply pipelines at two locations on the Ring Road in Dattagalli, near Union Bank and near Maruti Steel Suppliers. For the past two to three months, treated drinking water has been…
‘House arrest’, courtesy MCC
June 9, 2026Sir, The ongoing underground drainage (UGD) pipeline work on 2nd Cross Street near Surya Bakery Circle in Hebbal is being carried out in a highly unscientific manner, causing severe inconvenience to the residents and neighbourhood, leaving us feeling like prisoners of a self-imposed ‘siege.’ Trenches six to seven feet deep have been dug for the…
Poor road restoration in Saraswathipuram
June 8, 2026Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities to the plight of residents of 5th Main Road, 6th Cross, Saraswathipuram. Around ten days ago, the road in our locality was dug up for civic works. Though the trench has since been filled, the road surface has not been properly…
Plight of Agniveer aspirants in Mysuru
June 7, 2026Sir, It is indeed shocking and sad to see our young Indians, who had come to attend the Agniveer (Technical) Army Recruitment Online Examination at Hebbal in Mysuru, were forced to sleep on pavements and roadside shrubs amidst sultry weather conditions (Star of Mysore dated June 4). The Ministry of Defence (MoD), which comes under…
Tortoises under threat atop Chamundi Hill
June 6, 2026Ecosystem facing rising traffic and habitat pressure Sir, It is a well-known fact that Chamundi Hill is a precious piece of wilderness nestled in the bustling city of Mysuru. It hosts an exceptional variety of flora and fauna, thriving on the rich vegetation in the region. On May 31, we (Jagadish, Nagaraju and I) sighted…
Free darshan queue slowed for devotees to opt for paid darshan!
June 5, 2026Sir, Chamundi Hill holds a special place in the hearts of Mysuru residents. It is not merely a religious destination but an emotional and cultural symbol of our city. Therefore, witnessing its present condition is deeply disappointing. The hilltop is littered with uncleared garbage in several areas, creating an unpleasant environment for devotees and visitors….
Horrendous experience at Metagalli Police Station
June 4, 2026Sir,This refers to the news item titled “Cops pat their own back!” published in Star of Mysore dated June 2.Thank you for highlighting the issue of ‘Lok Spandana,’ a system under which citizens are expected to scan a QR code at a Police Station and provide feedback on the services rendered. It is indeed concerning…







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