Sir, Months have passed and people continue to complain about one particular junction that remains overly crowded and narrow, yet our Traffic Police officers do not seem to care. At the exit of the Mysuru Zoo underpass, an illegal auto stand has been creating a perpetual traffic bottleneck. Autos are parked wherever the drivers please,…

Sir, Dhanvanthri Road, a bustling hub of commerce with its popular hotels, pharmacies and stores, is facing a growing crisis that assaults the senses and threatens public health. Despite being a frequently visited area, a pervasive and foul stench of urine hangs in the air, revealing a disturbing lack of civic sense and public decency….

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of the civic authorities concerned — particularly the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and our elected representatives — about the raging problem of stray cattle roaming freely across the city. Citizens have raised this issue multiple times in the past and the authorities have repeatedly assured action. However,…

Sir, The ongoing efforts by the alumni of Maharaja Government Junior College to restore the historic campus highlight a deeper concern: How did an institution with such an unparalleled legacy fall into this state of neglect in the first place? This is not merely a school building. Its origins date back to 1833, when Maharaja…

Sir, Anyone who has passed through the M.G. Road Market area in Mysuru lately may have noticed an unusual sight: There seem to be more domestic cows on the road than  actual vehicles. What used to be a bustling commercial stretch is increasingly becoming a resting spot for cattle, creating a curious — but sometimes…

Plea to address bus service issue at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle Sir, This is to bring to the attention of KSRTC authorities concerned a recurring problem faced by student bus pass holders at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) bus stop in Mysuru. Several KSRTC buses that are supposed to stop for student pass holders are…

Sir, This is to bring to notice a serious breakdown in field-level traffic enforcement across Mysuru. At multiple traffic islands, Police personnel are routinely found parked on their motorcycles, scrolling through mobile phones instead of performing active junction management. This is not a harmless lapse — it is a direct dereliction of core operational duties…

Sir, With reference to the news item titled “CCTV cameras at Mysuru Railway Station are broken and gathering dust” published in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 20, the following clarification is issued in the interest of presenting correct information to passengers and the general public: All CCTV cameras installed at Mysuru Railway Station are functional….

Sir, Mysuru is abuzz with news of infrastructure development. Roads, flyovers and residential layouts are being planned — all in response to the growing pressure for expansion and to ease the burden on Bengaluru. But I only hope that all development plans and designs are prepared by competent professionals, based on genuine needs and not…

Auto drivers must be directed to use meters Sir, The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of Mysuru district has revised the auto fares from the present minimum of Rs. 30 to Rs. 36 and for the distance beyond 2 kms from the present fare of Rs. 15 to Rs. 18 per km from 1st January 2026…