Sir, Recently, a cow was fatally struck by a speeding vehicle on Chamundi Hill Road. The reckless and high-speed driving by private vehicle users on this Road poses a severe threat to public safety. This incident is not isolated, but part of a recurring pattern of dangerous behaviour by car and two-wheeler drivers. These drivers…

Sir, The junction of Contour Road and Adi Pampa Road, although narrow, witnesses heavy traffic every day. A little bit of engineering and redesign could vastly improve the driving experience and ease congestion on this stretch. Adding to the problem are large stones placed on either side of the road, posing extreme danger to motorists….

Sir, We, the residents of Rajivnagar, wish to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the general public to the growing menace of stray dogs in our area, particularly behind Gupta Store. The number of stray dogs here has increased significantly, causing fear among residents — especially children, the elderly and morning…

Sir, Yesterday, I visited Brindavan Gardens at KRS along with a family member and a friend. What a disappointment. It does not deserve a price hike; in fact, it should be the other way around. Reduce the prices, because the Garden is not worth visiting even at the pre-hike rates. All this talk of a…

Sir, The underbridge road near the Fire Brigade refers to the Railway underbridge located near the Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade Office. This specific underbridge lies between the Mysore University Pavilion and the Muslim Hostel, as well as the old Ursu Boarding School area. This new bridge, as everyone in Mysuru knows, was constructed by excavating the…

Sir, Stray dog menace has become a huge problem in our city. Quite regularly, reports appear in newspapers about attacks on children and the elderly by packs of stray dogs. There have been many incidents of accidents involving two-wheeler riders caused by ferocious chases by stray dogs. Many years ago, the dog squad of Mysuru…

Sir, The problem of stray dog packs has increased significantly on the main road from Water Tank Circle (Dolphin Bakery) to Surya Bakery in Vijayanagar. They bark and attack passersby, and howl loudly all night, disturbing everyone’s sleep. In the early mornings, these dogs camp in the middle of empty roads, attacking morning walkers, people…

‘We were forced to sit on the bus floor’ Sir, Following a professional event in Bengaluru, my colleague and I boarded a KSRTC non-stop bus (KA-09-F-5514) to Mysuru from Bengaluru’s Satellite Bus Stand at around 10 pm. As women professionals who frequently travel between cities, we trusted the State-run transport system. Due to a personal…

Sir, The areas located on the other side of the Ring Road, towards Bogadi and beyond, fall under the jurisdiction of the Bogadi Town Panchayat. The process of paying house taxes at the Bogadi Town Panchayat Office has, unfortunately, become a highly stressful experience for residents. The office is understaffed, lacks proper infrastructure, and faces…

Sir, Mysuru, with its unique urban-rural ambience, has for long been celebrated as a city of culture and arts — a compact, quiet paradise for senior citizens. It is now shocking to learn that it has turned into a haven for drug trafficking, supplying even to Maharashtra and Gujarat (Drugs worth Rs. 390 crore seized…