Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and fellow citizens to the growing menace of garbage dumping on a vacant plot in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. Earlier, garbage dumped along the roadside was removed by the MCC Pourakarmikas. However, it appears that the waste has now been shifted and dumped on…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled “Unclaimed Bank Deposits Drive” in SOM dated Oct. 30. Unfortunately, so many deposits and accounts are lying either dormant or unclaimed. This is probably because nominations are not registered or the addresses of nominees are not updated when they change residence. The same issue applies to account…

Sir, The above is a picture of Contour Road in Gokulam. This stretch was cut open by someone and later filled in poorly. There is also a manhole nearby. Due to these uneven patches, potholes and the stones placed by a few homeowners, vehicles — both large and small — dangerously sway and twist while…

Sir, The roads in KHB Hootagalli, coming under the jurisdiction of the City Municipal Council (CMC) Hootagalli, are in a deplorable state. After the pipeline work was completed, the roads were never re-asphalted, making motoring through the area a dreadful experience. Even the underground infrastructure is in dire need of attention. Near the signal light…

Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to a serious issue of footpath encroachment and damage along T.K. Layout Main Road — from RTTC water tank up to Kavitha Bakery. At least 10 street hawkers operate near the water tank, having damaged the footpath to erect permanent and…

Sir, The write-up on the vermicompost (earthworm-based) venture by Mysuru Zoo was quite informative (SOM dated Oct. 24, ‘Poop Fortune’). Thank you for the detailed coverage. It appears that the Zoo authorities are currently focusing on distributing the product to bulk customers such as farmlands, plantations and orchards. However, they should also consider catering to…

Sir, I wish to draw the attention of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to a long-standing problem faced by residents of 11th Main, 21st Cross, D-Block, J.P. Nagar. For the past year, the underground drainage (UGD) line has been overflowing twice every month and sewage flows into the open drain in front of our house….

Sir, On Vanivilasa Road connecting the old Law Courts and the RTO, roadside mobile fast food vendors have encroached upon the footpath, causing severe inconvenience to pedestrians, especially senior citizens. As a result, people are forced to walk on the main road, which in turn disrupts traffic movement during peak hours. More importantly, Vanivilasa Road…

Sir, Two shocking murders have rocked Mysuru in recent months. In May, a rowdy-sheeter named Karthik was brutally killed. Now, in October 2025, his associate Venkatesh, known as ‘Gilki Venkatesh,’ has met the same fate — murdered in broad daylight, in full view of tourists and residents alike. Such incidents expose a grave lapse in…

Sir, Day after day, life has become a breath-holding affair for those living in and around Mysore Palace, the Exhibition Grounds and the Zoo — particularly for us, the residents of Ittigegud. Once a proud and peaceful neighbourhood, it is now descending into chaos and insecurity. Illegal parking has taken over our roads. Cars are…