Sir, The footpath along the MCC Guest House, Agri-Horti Office and CFTRI School in the Vontikoppal area has been largely encroached by street vendors, leaving very little space for pedestrians. This has become a serious inconvenience, particularly for girl students of Maharani’s College of Commerce, who regularly walk from the Akashvani bus stop to their…

Sir, The decision of the Karnataka State Cabinet to recommend to the State Election Commission (SEC) to use ballot papers instead of the EVMs, in the upcoming local body polls, both urban and rural, is regressive and antediluvian. Of course, the relevant Acts and Rules have to be amended to facilitate this changeover backwards. The…

Sir, This refers to the recent news in Star of Mysore that the Air Show during Mysuru Dasara will be a ticketed event. While the importance of safety measures is well understood, we request that the authorities kindly reconsider this decision. To witness Dasara inside the Mysore Palace premises and the Torchlight Parade at Bannimantap,…

Sir, Kukkarahalli Lake is a beautiful ecosystem located in the heart of Mysuru city. It is home to a rich variety of species, including birds, insects, bats, reptiles, squirrels, crows and even some small wild cats. Occasionally, pigs manage to dig under the fence and enter the Lake premises and hundreds of stray dogs are…

Sir, With reference to the report titled ‘Need better comfort, access at City Railway Station’ published in Star of Mysore dated 1.9.2025, it is clarified that there is no policy as such in place that restricts the entry of app-based cabs and autorickshaws from picking up or dropping off passengers at Mysuru City Railway Station….

Sir, I am a resident of Yadavagiri and would like to draw attention to the poor condition of an arterial road — Paramahamsa Road, Yadavagiri. This crucial stretch connects KRS Road to Bamboo Bazaar and beyond. Currently, the road is riddled with large potholes in at least four sections of the carriageway (see photo). The…

Sir, It is heartening to see numerous volunteers and organisations putting in genuine efforts to clean the Chamundi Hill steps and surroundings. Their commitment to protecting the environment is truly admirable. However, it is disheartening to observe that within days, the Hill is once again strewn with litter. These recurring clean-up drives lose their value…

Sir, We bring to your attention the grave situation facing the Government Urdu Higher Primary School in Jyothinagar, Mysuru. This institution once stood as a beacon of education for children from Ghousianagar, Shanthinagar, K.N. Pura, Udayagiri and Jyothinagar — including children of Police Officers, KEB engineers, businessmen, teachers and daily wage workers. Over decades, this…