Sir, With reference to the letter ‘Toll-free travel, thanks to many entry and exit points’ published in Star of Mysore on July 12, I have raised similar concerns in my previous letters in July 2023 (‘Direct entry to Expressway from service roads not safe’) and August 2023 (‘Concern over the safety of commuters on expressway’)….

Sir, Cheluvamba Park, one of the oldest parks in Yadavagiri, located opposite the Mysore Akashvani, often makes news for its poor maintenance. The gym equipment installed at the park has been damaged for two years, but nobody seems to be bothered to repair it. With the term of the MCC Corporators having ended a few…

Sir, Firstly, I want to congratulate Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on winning the Lok Sabha election in 2024. The work done by our previous MP, Prathap Simha, for the Railways, Airport and Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway is commendable. I hope Yaduveer  will continue other pending development projects. Some of the requests for our new MP include making…

Sir, Recently, many medical shops in Mysuru have installed green LED boards outside their premises. However, those situated near traffic signal lights are inadvertently causing issues for motorists. The green display boards are being mistaken for green traffic signal lights, potentially leading to traffic problems. It is difficult to understand whose idea it was to…

Sir, Since the 10-lane access-controlled Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway opened to the public, it has significantly reduced travel stress and time. However, as the initial excitement has settled, it’s important to examine the drawbacks of this otherwise excellent road. Following the introduction of speed restrictions, the travel time for the 119-km journey has increased to approximately 1…

Sir, I would like to bring to your attention some suggestions that can be implemented to enhance the beauty of Mysuru: 1. Flex banners: Numerous flex banners are installed in large quantities, regardless of the planned events, which significantly obstructs the city’s visibility. It is recommended to impose restrictions on the number of flex banners…

Sir, Of late, the collection of household waste has become very irregular in our area, Treasury Layout, Bogadi 2nd Stage. The garbage van comes for waste collection only twice, sometimes only once, a week. The piling up of waste, especially the wet kind, is causing problems. On behalf of the tax-paying citizens, I request the…

MCC’s landline number 0821-2418800 is always busy Sir, I am a resident of Ittigegud and have witnessed numerous complaints regarding road conditions and traffic issues, yet no action has been taken by the Mysore City Corporation (MCC) or the Traffic Police. Despite the increase in stamp duty on property taxes, the roads remain in a…

Sir, As dengue fever cases are on the rise, I want to remind citizens about the dangers of this vector-borne disease lurking in and around our domestic and peridomestic areas. While it is the primary responsibility of Public Health Department to study the epidemiology of the disease outbreak, make efforts to contain mosquito breeding and…

Sir, As Karnataka celebrates a year of the ‘Shakti’ scheme offering free bus rides for women, the State Government has efficiently rolled out the initiative with significant financial backing. However, amidst this success, critical issues persist with the maintenance of other KSRTC buses running on long routes, particularly the Airavat Club-Class AC bus bearing registration…