Sir, Despite the presence of various traffic rules and regulations, habitual traffic offenders often find clever ways to bypass the rules, while some violations may stem out  from the ignorance of vehicle owners. It is concerning that these violations go unnoticed by traffic enforcement authorities, like the RTO and Traffic Police, especially when they involve…

Sir, This is to draw the attention of the City Police Commissioner and the traffic authorities concerned towards the critical issue affecting the daily lives of commuters and residents in our city: the severe traffic congestion at the junction of Sayyaji Rao Road and K.R. Circle signal. This area has become a significant bottleneck, causing…

Sir, I urge the authorities to address the issue of creepers growing on live electric wires near Sangeetha Vidwan Devendrappa Circle as it poses a significant risk, especially considering its proximity to K.R. Hospital premises.  This situation has the potential to lead to a major disaster if left unattended. Immediate action is necessary to ensure…

Sir, Despite the diligent efforts of our Traffic Police, there persists a significant number of blatant violations of traffic rules by habitual rules violators, one of the most concerning being the improper display of vehicle registration number plates. According to the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act, 1989), specifically Rule 50 and 51, there are clear…

Sir, Presently there are only one flight each from Mysuru to Chennai and Hyderabad. For persons traveling to far off destinations such as Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata, it becomes terribly stressful to go to Bengaluru Airport causing waste of time and energy. If more flights are put to Chennai or Hyderabad, one can at least…

Sir, I appeal to KSRTC Mysuru Division to ply more buses between Nanjangud and Mysuru during peak hours (8 to 10 in the mornings), to quell the mad rush, not only at the main bus stand but also at the Vishweshwaraiah Circle (Hullahalli Circle) where the crowd is almost double, reason being the Shakti-scheme-induced free…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘Establishment of Ward Committees in 10 wards’ (SOM dated May 6). This initiative is a brilliant idea. By involving residents directly, they become accountable for the well-being of their respective wards. It has become apparent that the MCC Commissioner has been unresponsive to the pleas of citizens…

Sir, Congratulations to Ankita Basappa Konnur of Morarji Desai Government Residential School, Mudhol, Bagalkot district, for achieving the remarkable feat of scoring 625/625 marks in the SSLC exams. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to Ankita, her parents and the dedicated teachers who have played a pivotal role in nurturing and guiding her towards this success….

Sir, The stretch of road from Vivekananda Circle alongside Domino’s Pizza, Canara Bank, and Medha Medicals in Srirampura is currently facing significant challenges. The situation is chaotic due to the haphazard traffic, where minors as young as ten years old are seen riding two-wheelers, often while talking on their smartphones. Moreover, instances of triples and…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), in the recent last few months, is laying drain slabs in major commercial establishment areas, in front of shops, digging, removing the concrete and laying new slab stones. Though the said work seems good from outside, it has certain lacunae.  In the event of blockage or choking of drains,…