Sir, This refers to the recent news item in Star of Mysore titled “Fake accident menace returns to haunt commuters.” It is not just returning; it has always been there. Let me share my experience that occurred last December. I recalled this after seeing a series of news reports in SOM about fake accidents and…

Sir, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) towards a long-neglected civic issue that has turned into both a nuisance and a health hazard. For the past six months and more, the drainage manhole at CFTRI Layout, 1st Main, 6th Cross, has been overflowing continuously. The unbearable stench, coupled…

Sir, Apropos to the letter that appeared in Star of Mysore dated Sept.17 in this column,  I  wish to supplement further that Rs. 6,000 per house in Naidunagar to clear blocked drainage is just the tip of the iceberg. When the new drainage pipes were replaced with old ones on the sub-main roads, each house…

Sir, I wish to bring to the attention of the authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) an important issue regarding road repairs in our city. Finally, after a harrowing past few months of facing the brunt of potholes in our city roads, ahead of Dasara, MCC has taken up the work of filling some…

Sir, I have learnt through the newspapers that caste survey is yet to take off. Surprisingly, garbage-collection staff deployed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) are distributing the subject form in Ward Number 52, with information to furnish whether the Aadhaar card is linked to personal phones. My observations on the form: 1. Name of the…

Sir, This refers to your report ‘Mysuru set for first-ever tree census, MoU signed’ (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2025). I wish to wholeheartedly applaud Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), the Centre For Advanced Learning (CFAL), JSS Pharmacy College, VVCE, and all supporting organisations for launching such a visionary initiative. Mysuru, renowned for its heritage…

Sir, There is an urgent need to run local buses from City Railway Station directly to Kuvempunagar, Vivekanandanagar, Sharadadevinagar, TK Layout and other South-Western localities. At present, commuters are forced to go to the City Bus Stand (KR Circle) to catch another bus to these destinations. This is not only troublesome for the elderly, disabled…

Sir, I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding the drainage system in Naidu Nagar 3rd Stage, which has been facing frequent blockages. Despite repeated requests, no proper response or action has been taken by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials concerned. The officer in charge has shown a careless attitude and shockingly, residents…

Sir, In recent times, Mysuru has witnessed a sharp increase in vehicular traffic, especially other State vehicles, resulting in worsening congestion and growing inconvenience for residents. Alongside this, traffic violations such as triple seat riding, riding without helmets and the use of mobile phones while driving have become alarmingly common. What is most concerning is…

Sir, I am a very senior citizen walking around the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake every day. Every time I see another concerned senior citizen writing about the maintenance of Kukkarahalli Lake, I am constrained to point out that Kukkarahalli Kere in its present state is unique and unspoilt, a rare piece of nature in the heart…