Sir, I was very happy to note that KSRTC will deploy 16 buses on the Outer Ring Road (SOM dated Aug. 4) and is also planning to connect with the interior areas off the Ring Road. Many layouts off the Ring Road lack transport facilities. In such areas, it is very difficult to get an…

Sir, After the White Revolution and the Green Revolution, it looks as if it is time now to go for a Sports Revolution in our country, following our below-par performance in the ongoing Paris Olympics. But the million-dollar question is, who has the roadmap to take us along when the task is so challenging and…

Sir, This letter is to bring to your attention, and the attention of the authorities concerned, the garbage piled up at G-Block, Ramakrishnanagar, near the front gate rainwater gutter of Eshwara and Ganapathi Temple located at 18th Cross. The rainwater gutter (stormwater drain) was recently reconstructed and widened (the old one was not visible due…

Sir, I would like to share some observations and suggestions regarding the traffic management approach employed by the Mysuru City Traffic Police. It has been observed that Traffic Police personnel are frequently stationed at intersections equipped with functional traffic signals. This practice appears to be an inefficient use of valuable manpower resources, that too now…

Sir, The Department of Stamps and Registration’s online application software, Kaveri 2.0, is technically inferior. Instead of saving time, it wastes time and tests the patience of the common people. I applied for a certified copy of a sale deed on 19.7.2024, and as of 30.7.2024, the status still shows as “allocated to FDA/SDA from…

Let MCC officers go on padayatra to see filthy, crater-like roads Sir, This is to bring to the notice of the civic authorities concerned of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the elected representatives about the pathetic condition of our once-beautiful city. The biggest factor contributing to this state is the potholes that have plagued…

Sir, The stipulated parking fee displayed at the entry/exit point in the basement of the Sub-Urban Bus Stand is not being adhered to by the parking contractor’s staff. They are charging motorists double the amount displayed, claiming that the chart  is outdated. We hope that the KSRTC authorities concerned will address this issue to ensure…

Sir, At the intersection of 12th Main and 3rd Cross in Saraswathipuram, an electrical wire from a pole passes through a tree branch (as seen in above photo). Whenever the wind blows, sparks fly from the wire. I urge the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and Forest Department to trim the tree branch to prevent…

Sir, I see that the Brindavan Gardens’ Disney Land-style plan has resurfaced with a new name. My thoughts on this are well-known, so let me reiterate: India is a land rich in cultural, historical and religious artefacts that inspire awe in visitors and make every Indian proud of this heritage. The Brindavan Gardens hold international…

Sir, I am writing to urgently bring to your attention a critical issue regarding the traffic signal at the Vontikoppal junction on the busy KRS Road and Temple Road. The signal at this major intersection has been non-functional for several days, posing a significant risk of accidents. This junction is particularly busy, and the absence…