Sir, The busy Narayana Shastri (N.S.) Road is one of the oldest roads in Mysuru, yet it never gets illuminated for Dasara. While some Circles are illuminated, the full stretch of N.S. Road, from Vidyaranyapuram and Chamundipuram to Devaraj Urs Road, remains neglected. Why is there such disparity in Dasara illumination for one of the…

Sir, The world famous Dasara will soon be witnessed in our city and the district authorities are preparing for the grand event. However, we observe that many roads are riddled with potholes, making driving a miserable experience, especially after the recent rains. Poor quality of roadwork has led to severe damage in prime areas like…

Sir, The stormwater drain near Krishna Bakery at Hootagalli is emitting a foul odour, making it difficult for the nearby residents to keep their doors open. This issue stems from the lack of an Underground Drainage (UGD) line for the Belavadi area, which borders a nearby layout. As a result, wastewater is being discharged into…

Sir, It’s great news that our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar is planning to introduce more flights from Mysuru. I suggest introducing direct flights to Shirdi, Ayodhya, Dwarka, Mahabaleshwar and Varanasi at least once a week. Many people are booking trains three months in advance for these same destinations. KSRTC Flybus services run every hour to Bengaluru,…

Sir,  This refers to the news report ‘12 major crimes on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway’ since its opening in March 2023 (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 18). Most robberies and thefts occur between 1 am and 4 am. There are two key reasons why drivers of both four-wheelers and two-wheelers should avoid travelling on highways during these…

Sir, Residents of CFTRI Layout and Sharadadevinagar are grappling with the deteriorating Underground Drainage (UGD) system in the area. Despite multiple complaints and follow-ups with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), no tangible action has been taken to resolve the issue. A glaring example is a drainage pit left open by a contractor for over a…

Sir, Apropos the front-page news item in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2024, regarding our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar meeting the Civil Aviation Minister and appealing for the introduction of new flight routes from Mysuru. While his suggestions for flights from Mysuru to Kochi, Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vijayawada are welcome, some of these destinations…

Sir, I wish to bring to your attention the malfunctioning traffic signals at key intersections in the heart of our city. Specifically, the signals near Yuvaraja’s College Junction on JLB Road have been out of order for weeks, causing severe traffic congestion and posing significant safety risks for both pedestrians and motorists. This issue is…

Sir, Last week, I visited Devaraja Market with my mother to buy fruits and vegetables. I was shocked to see that half of the footpath, starting from Guru Sweets to the Market’s main entrance, was occupied by street vendors. There was barely any space left for pedestrians. Adding to the inconvenience, the vendors had put…

Sir, It is both shocking and alarming to learn from reliable sources that our State Government has failed to renew the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for traffic signals in and around Mysuru. As a result, many traffic signals have become non-functional. With Dasara fast approaching, it’s hard to imagine the chaos these defunct signals will…