Sir, As the above picture clearly shows, there is a sink hole, approximately one-and-a-half-foot in diameter, at the corner of 16th Cross, 3rd Main, Jayanagar, Mysuru. It is a potential disaster spot  and needs to be attended immediately. In addition, there are a few improperly laid road humps without zebra cross markings on the third…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “MCC launches Rajakaluve encroachment clearance drive from Bogadi Lake” (SOM dated Oct.29). Looks like the MCC woke up from its deep slumber only after a flooding and the death of one person. Is it not the duty of the MCC to govern the city and make sure…

Sir, This refers to the move by MCC to replace all existing street lights of tube lamps, sodium vapour lamps by LED lighting system (SOM dated Oct. 23). This is a welcome move. But I wonder whether CESC is ready to power these LED lights? The present distribution system having pole mounted transformer is already…

Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to restore the mural of Pattabhirama in the premises of Mysore Palace. There is a painting of Pattabhirama on the wall facing Ambujavalli shrine to the right of entrance to Shweta Varahaswamy temple in the Palace premises calling for revival. It is indeed…

Sir, In response to letters from readers recently in SOM about DL licence test, here are my inputs: I appreciate the RTO authorities for complete automation of LL, DL issue and renewal by registration and payments through online web portal. This has eliminated the middlemen, agents and touts at RTO for these services. Further, strict…

Sir, I would like to request the authorities concerned to install a road hump opposite to Mallikarjuna School in Udayagiri, near Water Tank. Since the road has no speed-breaker at present, it is causing a lot of problem and inconvenience to the school-going children and the residents of the locality. On behalf of the tax-paying…

Sir, Travel on the pothole-filled Race Course Road, towards the City Armed Reserve (CAR) Police Grounds is a torture for four and two-wheeler riders. The condition of the road was steadily deteriorating from the past couple of years. With the recent rain havoc, the road has become unusable. The MCC has to do something about…

Sir, Many tourists from Bengaluru visit Mysuru in electric vehicles but they skip visiting Chamundi Hill due to fear of losing range driving uphill and downhill. If the temple authorities open  a paid electric car charging point in Chamundi Hill, it will be convenient for many devotees. Also electric charging points can be opened at…

Sir, A few days back, I was returning from Shivamogga after visiting Chowdeshwari temple in Sigandoor by night train. I did not get ticket in the sleeper coach and hence I was travelling in second class (2S). Since it was a weekend holiday, the compartment was full of passengers and in fact even there were…

Sir, There is a big strip of compounded land between Vijayanagar Water Tank Circle and Kannada Sahitya Parishat Road (near Vidyavardhaka College). This huge space is now used as an open garbage dump, open debris dump and even as urinals. The large space is not just  an eyesore but is also creating lot of inconvenience…