Sir, The underbridge road near the Fire Brigade refers to the Railway underbridge located near the Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade Office. This specific underbridge lies between the Mysore University Pavilion and the Muslim Hostel, as well as the old Ursu Boarding School area. This new bridge, as everyone in Mysuru knows, was constructed by excavating the…

Sir, Stray dog menace has become a huge problem in our city. Quite regularly, reports appear in newspapers about attacks on children and the elderly by packs of stray dogs. There have been many incidents of accidents involving two-wheeler riders caused by ferocious chases by stray dogs. Many years ago, the dog squad of Mysuru…

Sir, The problem of stray dog packs has increased significantly on the main road from Water Tank Circle (Dolphin Bakery) to Surya Bakery in Vijayanagar. They bark and attack passersby, and howl loudly all night, disturbing everyone’s sleep. In the early mornings, these dogs camp in the middle of empty roads, attacking morning walkers, people…

‘We were forced to sit on the bus floor’ Sir, Following a professional event in Bengaluru, my colleague and I boarded a KSRTC non-stop bus (KA-09-F-5514) to Mysuru from Bengaluru’s Satellite Bus Stand at around 10 pm. As women professionals who frequently travel between cities, we trusted the State-run transport system. Due to a personal…

Sir, The areas located on the other side of the Ring Road, towards Bogadi and beyond, fall under the jurisdiction of the Bogadi Town Panchayat. The process of paying house taxes at the Bogadi Town Panchayat Office has, unfortunately, become a highly stressful experience for residents. The office is understaffed, lacks proper infrastructure, and faces…

Sir, Mysuru, with its unique urban-rural ambience, has for long been celebrated as a city of culture and arts — a compact, quiet paradise for senior citizens. It is now shocking to learn that it has turned into a haven for drug trafficking, supplying even to Maharashtra and Gujarat (Drugs worth Rs. 390 crore seized…

Sir, The Lighter Side: “A Visit to the Indian Grocery Store in the US” by Dr. R. Balasubramaniam was a truly brilliant piece of satire (Star of Mysore dated July 30). I have thoroughly enjoyed every earlier episode in this series. Just the title itself sparks delight — and reading it fills my heart with…

Sir, The issue of footpath encroachment has surfaced time and again in Mysuru. It is a widespread menace where most footpaths are not only taken over by vegetable vendors but also spill onto the roads, forcing pedestrians to walk on the carriageway — making them sitting ducks for fatal accidents. The latest tragedy occurred at…

Sir, With reference to the letter titled ‘New Ticket Counter at Ashokapuram Railway Station remains closed’ published in Star of Mysore dated July 28,  we wish to clarify that the report does not accurately reflect the factual situation. On 24.7.2025, the UTS/PRS systems at the second entry booking office were non-functional between 7 am and…