Sir, Gokulam 2nd Stage, 13th Cross, near Mathrumandali Sishu Vikasa Kendra, adjacent roads and open areas have become a stray dog menace. Packs of dozens of stray dogs suddenly descend during nights and mornings, daily howling without break. The night barking is highly ferocious, and we, particularly senior citizens, are never allowed to sleep and…

Sir, Most of the traffic signal light timings in Mysuru appear to be anti-pedestrian. The time allotted for crossing roads is barely ten seconds, making it extremely difficult for pedestrians, particularly senior citizens and children, to cross the roads safely. I urge the Traffic Police authorities to reset pedestrian crossing timings at all junctions in…

Sir, The collapse of a ‘chajja’ on the busy Sayyaji Rao Road a few months ago was a stark reminder that Mysuru’s heritage structures are no longer just cultural assets as many are fast becoming a threat to human life. The time for sentimental preservation alone has passed. What is needed now is a practical…

Sir, Mysuru, once celebrated as a ‘pensioner’s paradise’ known for its wide, tree-lined roads, is rapidly becoming a nightmare for pedestrians. This is largely due to rampant footpath encroachment by commercial buildings and street vendors. Having resided near Akshay Bhandar in Kuvempunagar for the past two decades, I have witnessed this decline first-hand. Before 2020,…

Sir, This summer is making us, Mysureans, experience how searing the summer can be. The common poser is: “How much water should I drink?” The physician would advise “drink plenty.” Then, the question: “How much?” The advice, even without looking at you, would invariably be, “one and a half litres”, “two litres” or “two and…

Sir, Thank you for publishing my letter titled “Drain overflows at Kuvempunagar” in Star of Mysore dated 25.5.2026. Today I was pleasantly surprised by the noise outside my residence — the earth mover from the Mysuru City Corporation had begun its work and the cleaning was carried out judiciously. I would like to thank Star…

Sir, This public toilet built on 4th Main, Sewage Farm Road, Vidyaranyapuram by utilising public money, is always locked for public usage. This is resulting in people urinating in public and then the MCC comes up with an “innovative” idea of installing reflective sheets at the cost of public money to embarrass the passersby. The…

Sir, This letter is a humble request for the reduction of Indigo flight ticket prices from Mysuru to Hyderabad. Presently, two flights on this route fly almost full. When compared to Indigo flight charges from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, the travel from Mysuru costs three times more. This is indeed unreasonable, even for upper-middle-class commuters. For…