Sir, Most of the traffic signal light timings in Mysuru appear to be anti-pedestrian. The time allotted for crossing roads is barely ten seconds, making it extremely difficult for pedestrians, particularly senior citizens and children, to cross the roads safely. I urge the Traffic Police authorities to reset pedestrian crossing timings at all junctions in…

Sir, The collapse of a ‘chajja’ on the busy Sayyaji Rao Road a few months ago was a stark reminder that Mysuru’s heritage structures are no longer just cultural assets as many are fast becoming a threat to human life. The time for sentimental preservation alone has passed. What is needed now is a practical…

Sir, Mysuru, once celebrated as a ‘pensioner’s paradise’ known for its wide, tree-lined roads, is rapidly becoming a nightmare for pedestrians. This is largely due to rampant footpath encroachment by commercial buildings and street vendors. Having resided near Akshay Bhandar in Kuvempunagar for the past two decades, I have witnessed this decline first-hand. Before 2020,…

Sir, This summer is making us, Mysureans, experience how searing the summer can be. The common poser is: “How much water should I drink?” The physician would advise “drink plenty.” Then, the question: “How much?” The advice, even without looking at you, would invariably be, “one and a half litres”, “two litres” or “two and…

Sir, Thank you for publishing my letter titled “Drain overflows at Kuvempunagar” in Star of Mysore dated 25.5.2026. Today I was pleasantly surprised by the noise outside my residence — the earth mover from the Mysuru City Corporation had begun its work and the cleaning was carried out judiciously. I would like to thank Star…

Sir, This public toilet built on 4th Main, Sewage Farm Road, Vidyaranyapuram by utilising public money, is always locked for public usage. This is resulting in people urinating in public and then the MCC comes up with an “innovative” idea of installing reflective sheets at the cost of public money to embarrass the passersby. The…

Sir, This letter is a humble request for the reduction of Indigo flight ticket prices from Mysuru to Hyderabad. Presently, two flights on this route fly almost full. When compared to Indigo flight charges from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, the travel from Mysuru costs three times more. This is indeed unreasonable, even for upper-middle-class commuters. For…

Sir, The apathy of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials continues and literally has no leaps and bounds. The stormwater drain below our residence in Kuvempunagar (Ward No. 57 – Zone 3) is overflowing and repeated attempts to contact the MCC have been exhaustive and of no use. The Twitter handle is just for name’s…

Sir, Residents behind the Minority Boys Hostel in A-Zone, Sathagalli, are facing severe inconvenience due to incomplete manhole works and non-functioning street lights in the locality. Several manholes in the area are blocked and remain non-functional, creating unhygienic conditions, foul smell and mosquito breeding. On May 5, 2026, residents collectively spent around Rs. 12,000 to…

Sir, This is to bring to your attention the ongoing issue in Ward No. 27, Lashkar Mohalla, specifically opposite my residence and directly across from the Government Urdu Primary School, Mohammed Sait Block. For the past several weeks, people have been dumping garbage in this area, turning it into an unhygienic spot. During the night,…