Sir, As Mysuru steadily advances towards digital governance and smart city services, cybersecurity has emerged as a serious and often underestimated civic concern. While digital platforms have improved access to services, banking and communication, they have also increased the vulnerability of citizens to cybercrime. Mysuru has seen rapid digital adoption across sectors such as online…

Sir, Yesterday, around 9.30 pm, I was driving in front of Hotel Southern Star. I noticed a huge traffic jam and my car slowed down near the Maharani’s College bus stop. When my turn came, a Police Constable wearing a mask stopped our car and asked us to lower the window. Upon lowering the window,…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Unsafe UGD pipeline works keep Aravinda Nagar residents wary” (SOM dated Dec. 23). So true. Many contractors do not use safety barriers, red-and-white tape, cautionary signboards, or temporary slabs over trenches in front of residential gates. In some places, the bridge should be wide enough for the house…

Sir, It is rather disconcerting to note that Mysuru continues to introduce traffic signal systems rooted in obsolete technology. Despite being promoted as one of India’s leading smart cities, Mysuru still relies heavily on fixed-time traffic signals that operate on preset intervals, without considering real-time traffic volume or road conditions. While such systems may have…

Sir, I wish to draw attention to the increasing traffic violations in Mysuru, which continue to rise despite heavy fines and extensive camera surveillance. Growing traffic congestion and indiscipline are causing considerable hardship to citizens, while habitual violators remain largely undeterred. The policy of granting substantial concessions on traffic fines may weaken their deterrent effect….

Sir, This is to bring to your attention a serious issue occurring in Ward No. 27, Lashkar Mohalla, specifically opposite my residence and directly opposite the Government Urdu Primary School, Mohammed Sait Block. For the past several weeks, people have been throwing   garbage in this area, turning it into an unhygienic spot. During night time,…

Sir, Apropos the recent letter in SOM on public urination, it is indeed a national shame that important streets in our city reek of human urine. We, the so-called civilised citizens, behave no better than animals when it comes to answering nature’s call. It is shocking to see well-constructed public toilets lying unused and locked….

Sir, After the Deputy Commissioner’s Office shifted to the new premises, the old DC Office building — an iconic heritage structure — appears to have been neglected. It is distressing to note that shrubs have grown on rooftop and thick climbers are spreading across the exterior walls, posing a serious threat to the structural integrity…