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Tree-felling to widen road: Citizens express concern
Voice of The Reader

Tree-felling to widen road: Citizens express concern

April 14, 2025

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Green carnage: 45 heritage trees felled” in yesterday’s Star of Mysore on Page-1. Felling more than 40 lush green, giant trees overnight in a clandestine operation, while the citizens were asleep is a heinous crime against the city residents and environment.  This crime was a joint operation…

Beware of old, fraudulent traffic violation messages
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Beware of old, fraudulent traffic violation messages

April 13, 2025

Sir, I write this to caution the general public and the Police Department about a fraudulent modus operandi adopted by unauthorised persons (fraudsters). They are sending old traffic violation records — apparently sourced from the Vaahan website — and asking recipients to click a link for easy verification and payment. The danger lies in not…

Unresolved UGD issue: Is MCC really working?
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Unresolved UGD issue: Is MCC really working?

April 12, 2025

Sir, It has been more than 6 months since the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) contractor botched up the UGD chamber near our house. Despite multiple complaints and visits to the MCC office, nobody has been able to resolve the issue resulting in severe inconvenience to the residents. Residents are suffering as there is no drainage…

Man wrongfully jailed but public silence is shocking
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Man wrongfully jailed but public silence is shocking

April 11, 2025

Sir, This refers to the article titled “God Sees the Truth, But Waits!” At last, but swiftly, our beloved doctor and columnist, Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, has expressed in his column (Star of Mysore dated Apr. 6, 2025) the heartfelt, tragic, unfortunate and unbelievable incident involving Suresh — who was arrested and kept in jail…

Old DC Office as stray dog haven
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Old DC Office as stray dog haven

April 10, 2025

Sir, The heritage structure of the Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office now stands eerily silent. Once alive with activity, where vehicles jostled for parking and uniformed personnel kept vigil, the compound is today a deserted expanse echoing with barks instead of bureaucratic bustle. Where security forces once stood guard, a pack of stray dogs now…

Dog menace in Dattagalli 3rd Stage: Action needed
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Dog menace in Dattagalli 3rd Stage: Action needed

April 9, 2025

Sir, Residents of 4th Main, Dattagalli 3rd Stage, near Mangalya Sangama Choultry, struggle with an increasing stray  dog menace. A female dog has been giving birth on this street every year, leading to a growing pack of nearly 10 to 12 dogs from past and recent litters. These dogs have become aggressive, attacking children and…

Suggestions for MCC to reclaim ‘Cleanest City’ tag
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Suggestions for MCC to reclaim ‘Cleanest City’ tag

April 8, 2025

Sir, To help Mysuru reclaim its status as the Cleanest City in India, the following actionable suggestions are proposed for the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC): Garbage collection and management Scheduled collection: Pourakarmikas should complete sweeping before 10 am and collect garbage between 10 am and 1 pm, ensuring a predictable and consistent routine. Online registration:…

Pathetic condition of Zoo Road
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Pathetic condition of Zoo Road

April 7, 2025

Sir, Mysuru Zoo is one of the main attractions for thousands of visitors every day.  Numerous vehicles ply throughout the day in front of the Zoo. The road leading to Zoo from north side is having numerous potholes. Also, the roads leading towards Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Statue Circle (Hardinge Circle) from Zoo side is more dangerous…

Who will rectify this live power line?
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Who will rectify this live power line?

April 6, 2025

Sir, Yesterday, while I was waiting at the traffic signal near Madhus Tyre Centre on Hunsur Road, I noticed that the switchboard cover on the road divider was broken. The live power line inside is completely exposed and easily accessible — even to children. This has been lying in the same condition for several days,…

Risk of heavy-duty trucks along Hunsur Road
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Risk of heavy-duty trucks along Hunsur Road

April 5, 2025

Sir, In spite of the long-standing ban on heavy-duty trucks along Hunsur Road between Premier Studios and Hinkal Ring Road junction, these vehicles continue to ply the stretch in blatant violation of traffic regulations. The restriction was imposed years ago following a series of fatal accidents caused by reckless truck operators. Although Traffic Police are…

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