Sir, 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…
Traffic management & safety measures needed near schools
June 3, 2026Sir,With schools reopening across Mysuru, I would like to bring to your attention the increasing traffic congestion and safety concerns near major school junctions during peak school hours.It would be highly beneficial if the authorities concerned could consider deputing at least one Traffic Police Officer along with another Police personnel at major school zones and…
Clean the seats in train coaches
June 2, 2026Sir, I wish to bring to your notice an incident concerning the lack of cleanliness in Train No. 16552 operating between Mysuru’s Ashokapuram and MGR Chennai Central. Several seats in the AC Chair Car Coach were found covered in dust and dirt, making them unfit for passengers to sit on comfortably. When the issue was…
Stray dogs menace at Gokulam 2nd Stage
June 1, 2026Sir, Gokulam 2nd Stage, 13th Cross, near Mathrumandali Sishu Vikasa Kendra, adjacent roads and open areas have become a stray dog menace. Packs of dozens of stray dogs suddenly descend during nights and mornings, daily howling without break. The night barking is highly ferocious, and we, particularly senior citizens, are never allowed to sleep and…








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