Sir, Apropos to the recent news item in Star of Mysore titled “City roads await Dasara for salvation,” it is a happy news for every Mysurean that finally our roads which are badly damaged and lying neglected since the past 8-9 months would hopefully get repaired. But I would like to suggest and bring to…

Sir,  Last year the water meter reader told us  that the meter was not working properly so we had to give an application to install a new meter and pay Rs. 2,000 for the same. After 3 to 4 months we got the new meter installed. Now after this new meter was installed the latest…

Sir, Today I witnessed a narrowly missed accident. In an urge to jump the traffic signal,  a goods auto  narrowly missed hitting a two-wheeler, who stopped his vehicle on seeing the signal turning red. Though the motorists at the signal admonished the goods auto driver, he jumped the signal and sped away. I wanted to…

Sir, It is so disheartening to see the entry point to D. Devaraj Urs Road from K.R. Circle being closed since the last 4 days because of the pipeline work. Moreover, the other route to be taken to reach DD Urs Road from K.R. Circle, that is by taking a turn towards Jaganmohan Palace, is…

Sir, Recently I visited MCC Office to get Khata of our house changed into my name following my mother’s demise. It was based on a Vibhaga Patra, following a mutual understanding among us siblings. It had been registered at the Sub-Registrar’s Office, which means all the survivors were present at the time of registering. House…

Sir, The footpath on CFTRI side of Valmiki Road has been covered with mud and the level of mud is more than the height of kerb stones. Hence during rains, the mud flows on to the road and forms a slush pool which makes it difficult to walk on the road also. I request the…

Sir, Most of the road dividers in our city are without any indicators and in the night it is very difficult for the motorists to identify the starting point, running length of the divider and the end point of these road dividers. The authorities concerned should fix multi-level reflecting indicators  — one at the lower…

Storm water drains filled up with concrete Sir, After a long time, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is beautifying the pavement between Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) and the Corporation Commissioner’s residence in Yadavagiri. This was much needed and the residents in the neighbourhood are thankful for the same. However, it is disappointing to notice that…

Sir, The traffic on 2nd Main Road in Vontikoppal, in front of Nirmala Convent School, is heavy during School opening and closing hours. The road condition is appalling and  problems galore: 1. Two-wheelers, three- wheelers and four-wheelers are used to drop/pickup kids are haphazardly parked without any consideration for road users & pedestrians. It is…

Sir, MUDA has hiked all taxes last year and when the vacant site owners also pay taxes, why don’t the authorities clear the shrubs to provide a safe environment for neighbouring homes? This picture was clicked at  Anjanadri Main Road in 4th Stage, Vijayanagar where commuters ply in large numbers daily while early morning and…