Sir, We, the residents of Janahitha Sangha Layout, Bogadi 2nd Stage South, Mysuru, located in the area overlapping Wards 44 and 45, are deprived of basic civic facilities. The main road, approximately 800 metres long, was dug up for underground drainage (UGD) work nearly 12 months ago but is yet to be asphalted. Other roads…

Sir, This is related to the newly launched city bus service to the Outer Ring Road (ORR), as published in Star of Mysore on Aug. 16. While it is commendable that city bus services are improving, the Dasara mission to reduce congestion in the Central Business District (CBD) will not be achieved with this new…

Sir, This is to bring to your attention an issue observed on Vani Vilas Road, from the Nexa showroom to RTO Circle. Euphorbia milii plants have been planted along the road median in this area. While the intention may have been to beautify the roadway, these plants pose a significant risk to motorists. The sharp…

Sir, As soon as I returned home, as usual, I picked up Star of Mysore and on seeing the headline ‘God Sees the Truth, But Waits‘ I could not wait to read KBG’s write-up in his Abracadabra column. I completely agree with KBG’s thoughts on justice and one’s destiny. The article is timely and let…

Sir, Nowadays, I notice several 80-feet roads in Mysuru City shrinking due to the erection of medians/dividers by either the MUDA or the MCC. This practice is not only unscientific but also a daily inconvenience for the general public. For instance, in Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 2nd Phase, the Marimallappa’s School Road is facing severe congestion…

Sir, This is with reference to the news item ‘Stray dog attacks nine persons’ in SOM dated Aug. 16. Time and again, similar reports have surfaced in your daily, as seen again on the 17th, yet there has been no concrete response or action from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). The attached picture shows a 20-metre…

Sir, In recent days, the Traffic Police personnel from V.V. Puram Traffic Police Station have been actively addressing the issue of motorists using high beam headlights. This initiative deserves full recognition and appreciation from the public. The use of high beam headlights can be a significant nuisance, causing momentary blindness for drivers approaching from the…

Sir, This refers to the news item on stray dogs in Star of Mysore dated Aug. 16. For the past year, residents of ‘H’ Block, 11th Main, Kanakadasanagar, Dattagalli 3rd Stage, Mysuru, have been grappling with the menace of street dogs. The number of these stray dogs has dangerously swelled to around 20 now. The…

Sir, I am writing to bring to your attention the growing concern of the canine menace in our city. Stray dogs have become a significant nuisance, posing a threat to pedestrians and disrupting the peace in localities. These stray dogs roam the streets, biting and scaring people, making it difficult for citizens to walk safely….