Sir, There is an urgent need to run local buses from City Railway Station directly to Kuvempunagar, Vivekanandanagar, Sharadadevinagar, TK Layout and other South-Western localities. At present, commuters are forced to go to the City Bus Stand (KR Circle) to catch another bus to these destinations. This is not only troublesome for the elderly, disabled…

Sir, I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding the drainage system in Naidu Nagar 3rd Stage, which has been facing frequent blockages. Despite repeated requests, no proper response or action has been taken by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials concerned. The officer in charge has shown a careless attitude and shockingly, residents…

Sir, In recent times, Mysuru has witnessed a sharp increase in vehicular traffic, especially other State vehicles, resulting in worsening congestion and growing inconvenience for residents. Alongside this, traffic violations such as triple seat riding, riding without helmets and the use of mobile phones while driving have become alarmingly common. What is most concerning is…

Sir, I am a very senior citizen walking around the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake every day. Every time I see another concerned senior citizen writing about the maintenance of Kukkarahalli Lake, I am constrained to point out that Kukkarahalli Kere in its present state is unique and unspoilt, a rare piece of nature in the heart…

Sir, The footpath along the MCC Guest House, Agri-Horti Office and CFTRI School in the Vontikoppal area has been largely encroached by street vendors, leaving very little space for pedestrians. This has become a serious inconvenience, particularly for girl students of Maharani’s College of Commerce, who regularly walk from the Akashvani bus stop to their…

Sir, The decision of the Karnataka State Cabinet to recommend to the State Election Commission (SEC) to use ballot papers instead of the EVMs, in the upcoming local body polls, both urban and rural, is regressive and antediluvian. Of course, the relevant Acts and Rules have to be amended to facilitate this changeover backwards. The…

Sir, This refers to the recent news in Star of Mysore that the Air Show during Mysuru Dasara will be a ticketed event. While the importance of safety measures is well understood, we request that the authorities kindly reconsider this decision. To witness Dasara inside the Mysore Palace premises and the Torchlight Parade at Bannimantap,…

Sir, Kukkarahalli Lake is a beautiful ecosystem located in the heart of Mysuru city. It is home to a rich variety of species, including birds, insects, bats, reptiles, squirrels, crows and even some small wild cats. Occasionally, pigs manage to dig under the fence and enter the Lake premises and hundreds of stray dogs are…