Sir, I would like to bring to the attention of the relevant authorities a pressing issue faced by many Mysureans when attempting to use digital public services. The MysoreOne portal, part of the larger KarnatakaOne initiative, is intended to provide citizens with convenient access to a wide range of services — from utility bill payments…
Brindavan Gardens: From pride to disgrace
August 13, 2025Sir, Yesterday, I visited Brindavan Gardens at KRS along with a family member and a friend. What a disappointment. It does not deserve a price hike; in fact, it should be the other way around. Reduce the prices, because the Garden is not worth visiting even at the pre-hike rates. All this talk of a…
Month-long dark stretch near Bogadi Signal Junction
August 12, 2025Sir, We, the residents of Bank Employees Colony and surrounding areas, have been facing the problem of non-functioning streetlights along the stretch from Bogadi Signal Junction to Royal Oak Junction (starting from Mahalakshmi Sweets Point) for over a month. Walking in the evenings along this dark stretch has become extremely difficult and unsafe, especially in…
Dangerous potholes near Putli Park Circle
August 11, 2025Sir, I am writing to draw your urgent attention to the dangerously damaged condition of the road near Putli Park Circle, Lions Bhavan Cross in Bannimantap. The stretch is riddled with deep and large potholes, making it extremely difficult — and unsafe — for motorists to ride or drive. This road is particularly critical as…
Mahadevapura Road needs urgent attention
August 10, 2025Sir, This is to bring to the urgent notice of both the elected representatives and the civic authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Traffic Police Department the pathetic and dangerous state of Mahadevapura Road (also known as Azeez Sait Main Road for part of its stretch). The road has been neglected for…
Weep holes blocked at Fire Brigade underbridge
August 9, 2025Sir, The underbridge road near the Fire Brigade refers to the Railway underbridge located near the Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade Office. This specific underbridge lies between the Mysore University Pavilion and the Muslim Hostel, as well as the old Ursu Boarding School area. This new bridge, as everyone in Mysuru knows, was constructed by excavating the…
Unchecked stray dog menace puts public safety at risk
August 8, 2025Sir, Stray dog menace has become a huge problem in our city. Quite regularly, reports appear in newspapers about attacks on children and the elderly by packs of stray dogs. There have been many incidents of accidents involving two-wheeler riders caused by ferocious chases by stray dogs. Many years ago, the dog squad of Mysuru…
The canine conundrum: When will Vijayanagar’s dog menace end?
August 7, 2025Sir, The problem of stray dog packs has increased significantly on the main road from Water Tank Circle (Dolphin Bakery) to Surya Bakery in Vijayanagar. They bark and attack passersby, and howl loudly all night, disturbing everyone’s sleep. In the early mornings, these dogs camp in the middle of empty roads, attacking morning walkers, people…
KSRTC ‘Shakti’ scheme without accountability
August 6, 2025‘We were forced to sit on the bus floor’ Sir, Following a professional event in Bengaluru, my colleague and I boarded a KSRTC non-stop bus (KA-09-F-5514) to Mysuru from Bengaluru’s Satellite Bus Stand at around 10 pm. As women professionals who frequently travel between cities, we trusted the State-run transport system. Due to a personal…
Tax payment ordeal at Bogadi Panchayat
August 5, 2025Sir, The areas located on the other side of the Ring Road, towards Bogadi and beyond, fall under the jurisdiction of the Bogadi Town Panchayat. The process of paying house taxes at the Bogadi Town Panchayat Office has, unfortunately, become a highly stressful experience for residents. The office is understaffed, lacks proper infrastructure, and faces…














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