Sir, On Feb. 15, 2025, while travelling from Mysuru to Bengaluru, my vehicle was denied passage at Gananganur Toll Plaza. The staff claimed I had insufficient balance and demanded double payment. However, my SBI FASTag balance showed Rs. 1,460. On request, the staff allowed me to take U-turn in the last lane to contact customer…

Sir, About three days back, myself along with my wife waited in front of Honda Showroom situated opposite B.M. Hospital on Hunsur Road to travel to Virajpet, Kodagu, as we have been doing since ages. Though there isn’t a semblance of bus shelter, still almost all KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses plying this…

Sir, This has reference to my letter ‘Restore traffic signal lights at Akkamahadevi Road Junction’ published in Star of Mysore dated June 3. I was happy to note that following the publication of my letter, all the traffic signal lights at the junction were restored and functioning perfectly on all days. Most motorists were diligently…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has set up clean drinking water units (RO plants) across the city. However, the public can access water from these units only by inserting a new Rs. 5 coin. As a result, many people end up asking passersby for coins or visiting nearby shops to exchange for a new…

Sir, State Highway 33, popularly known as Bannur Road (Vidya Vikas College of Engineering Road), particularly near the Nadanahalli Junction, has  become a cause for serious concern among residents and commuters. Despite the road being recently developed and widened for better connectivity, it remains concealed in darkness due to the complete absence of  street lighting…

Sir, I am currently residing at Chamundeshwari Railway Layout, near JK Tyre on KRS Road, Shyadanahalli village near Ekalavyanagar. I wish to draw your immediate attention to the rapidly deteriorating condition of the stretch from the Ring Road Junction to Sunanda Factory. The turn to the layout entrance has also become difficult due to bad…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Traffic Police check vehicles for school students’ safety” (Star of Mysore dated June 11). As a concerned citizen and a parent, I must say that I really appreciate the efforts being made by Mysuru City Traffic Police. It is heartening to see that they are taking proactive measures…

Sir, The city of Mysuru has been experiencing continuous and intense rainfall over the past several days, and what should be a season of relief and renewal has instead become a period of disruption, concern and hardship for its residents. The recurring scenes of flooded streets, floating plastic waste, clogged drains and failing infrastructure are…

Sir, This refers to the letter ‘Garbage Menace: Mysuru Turning Unhealthy’ in SOM dated May 26, 2025. It is very timely and every citizen of our city must take note. Literally, almost every footpath is strewn with all types of garbage, resulting in an unbearable foul smell. To control this menace and catch the shameless…

Sir, I frequently commute to JP Nagar from Kuvempunagar, and the shortest route is via the Jayanagar Railway Under Bridge, which directly connects to the Road towards NIE. The traffic congestion at this Under Bridge junction, as well as along Jayanagar 2nd Main Road, causes severe jams — even during non-peak hours. During peak hours,…