Sir, The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) in their notification during March 2024 had said that the online payment of bills and other online services would be unavailable until 30th March by which time the software updation work would be completed. It is now nearing end of April and still the online payment webpage shows…

Sir,  I urge the authorities to address the situation regarding a large tree that appears to be completely dry and potentially infested by termites, causing its base to weaken.  The tree is leaning over electric lines, posing a significant risk of falling at any moment. Action must be taken promptly to mitigate the danger and…

Sir, I travelled on the Varanasi Express on Apr. 13 to Mysuru. Despite being labelled as a superfast express and charging a premium fare of 75 rupees from Bengaluru, I found myself waiting for over an hour at the home signal near the Railway Goods Terminal. This wait, coupled with the sweltering summer heat and…

Sir, The entire stretch of Naguvanahalli Road (R.S. Naidunagar Main Road) from Shankar Nursing Home till the Ring Road Junction is in tatters. This road is the main link for a vast number of residents commuting to Old Kesare. Many city buses ply on this road since the Naidu Nagar Bus Stand is located on…

Sir,  The significant increase in pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru, rising by 77 percent between 2021 and 2023, from 161 to 286, as reported by the Traffic Department, is alarming. Similarly, in Mysuru, pedestrian deaths rose to 55 in 2010, marking a 50 percent increase compared to 2009. Nationwide statistics indicate that 29,200 pedestrian deaths occurred…

Sir, A ditch, which has been dug at the corner of the 6th Cross, behind BSNL RTTC building in T.K. Layout, has not been closed for the last many days in spite of complaints. We don’t know who has dug it. Now bushes have grown wildly covering the spot. It is very dangerous and fatal…

Sir, This has reference to the news item titled “Fake accident trap: Senior citizen targeted again and again” in yesterday’s Star of Mysore where an 80-year-old gentleman recently fell victim to robbery twice in the span of a month in a rather unconventional manner. On both occasions, he was followed by someone on a scooter,…

Sir,           The MUDA Employees Layout, located adjacent to Rathnamanikya Cycling Institute and Shiva Temple on Dattagalli Ring Road, comprises three Cross Roads. Despite LED streetlights being installed on every pole in the 2nd and 3rd Cross by MCC, not a single LED streetlight has been provided for 1st Cross. Additionally, while asphalt work has…

Sir,  With reference to B.G. Balaji’s letter ‘Garbage on every road?’ published in SOM dated Apr. 8, I wish to address the pressing concerns raised about the state of affairs in Mysuru city. The issue of widespread garbage mounds across the city is indeed a long-standing problem, exacerbated by the apparent indifference of the Mysuru…

Sir, The long-pending widening and re-metalling work from Vijayanagar Water Tank till Trinethra Circle has been completed and along with this, the road is now thrown open for traffic as Double Road.  The authorities have also installed concrete medians a few months ago and till now, this median is not painted.  Due to this, after …