Sir, Being a citizen of Mysuru, I feel pained by the decision of authorities concerned to cut down precious trees to make way for new helipads near the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel for the proposed Heli Tourism Project. During my childhood days, just 15-20 years ago, I remember the streets of Mysuru were shaded…

Sir, We read in newspapers that the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has increased property tax by 15 percent compared to 2020-21. I reside at House No. 688, 12th Main, T.K. Layout. Last year I had paid Rs. 7,679 towards tax. Accordingly, I calculated the rise of tax by 15%. The increase in amount was Rs.1,151…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has done it again. Every year its bureaucratic structure takes a toll on poor citizens who struggle in hot sun to pay the property tax. I already visited their Zonal Office in Sharadadevinagar. The website it has created for calculation and payment of taxes failed in every step. Every…

Sir, As per the report already published, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh is a success, but I feel that more mileage could have been achieved had the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) done more work in giving briefs to the PM about the liberation of Bangladesh, the sacrifices of our Army and all our…

Sir, Mysuru city is trying to retain its name and glory as “Heritage City” and “Cleanest City” but a few are bent upon destroying the beautiful landscape of our city in the name of development. Thanks to the active residents who have strongly objected to the helipad near the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. The Lalitha…

Sir, I would like to share with SOM readers about the wonderful COVID treatment facility at Mysuru District Hospital on KRS road and express my gratitude to the COVID warriors on duty. On 18th March 2021, my nephew aged 45 years, currently living in Bengaluru, was admitted in the night to a Private Hospital for…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has now started cleaning vacant sites at all localities. This is most welcome. But the cleared debris is left at a point on the site itself. Now in a place like Dattagalli where vacant sites are more this is creating a problem. Neighbours take it upon themselves to burn…

Sir, Citizens, please be aware of turning off gas stove before leaving home. This incident happened a few weeks ago when I was going to buy some groceries and heard fire engine sound. On a curious note, I went on to find out that a tenant residing in ground floor house in Ramakrishnanagar had kept…

Sir, There is one important road connecting Kalidasa Road near Karnataka Bank to Contour Road near Aditya Hospital which passes through the cremation ground on both the sides. Recently in a stretch of about 200 to 300 meters, it seems the UGD line has been freshly laid and after that it has been filled with…

Sir, This is a request to KSRTC authorities to provide another bus service to the Bank Employees Colony, off Ring Road, Bogadi, Mysuru. Presently, there is only one bus route No. 69C coming to this Colony from city and going up to Bapuji Layout . There are three Layouts in this area and only one…