Sir, I was at Muktidhama, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, on 21.8.2025, to attend the funeral of Raju Chengappa, resident of Ramakrishnanagar H Block, Mysuru (Retired Chief Officer, TMC, Government of Karnataka). The time given to us was 12 noon. However, by the time the body, relatives, family and friends reached the crematorium, another cremation was already…

Sir, Apropos the news item titled ‘Defective number plates: 166 two-wheelers seized in two-day drive’ (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 3), this long-overdue initiative by the Traffic Police deserves appreciation. The average number of two-wheelers seized per Traffic Police Station — around 33 — marks a commendable beginning. However, this figure represents only a small…

Sir, It is indeed disheartening to learn that Mysore Airport is running under losses with a steady decline in flights. For a city of such heritage and tourism potential, this is nothing short of a shame. Under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme, affordable ticket pricing could make air travel accessible to middle-income…

Sir, Last week, an attempt was made to upload the required documents for obtaining an e-Khatha for my residential property. Although all inputs were uploaded, the system rejected the request for a draft copy, citing that the Encumbrance Certificate (EC) had expired — and therefore the upload could not be considered complete. Unfortunately, due to…

Sir, In an age where nations are building smart cities, designing roads with decades-long lifespans, and using advanced traffic management systems, one must ask: Are unscientific road bumps and haphazard barriers really the best solutions our authorities can come up with to manage traffic? Across several parts of our city, these bumps and barriers seem…

Sir, Recently, a cow was fatally struck by a speeding vehicle on Chamundi Hill Road. The reckless and high-speed driving by private vehicle users on this Road poses a severe threat to public safety. This incident is not isolated, but part of a recurring pattern of dangerous behaviour by car and two-wheeler drivers. These drivers…

Sir, The junction of Contour Road and Adi Pampa Road, although narrow, witnesses heavy traffic every day. A little bit of engineering and redesign could vastly improve the driving experience and ease congestion on this stretch. Adding to the problem are large stones placed on either side of the road, posing extreme danger to motorists….

Sir, We, the residents of Rajivnagar, wish to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the general public to the growing menace of stray dogs in our area, particularly behind Gupta Store. The number of stray dogs here has increased significantly, causing fear among residents — especially children, the elderly and morning…

Sir, Yesterday, I visited Brindavan Gardens at KRS along with a family member and a friend. What a disappointment. It does not deserve a price hike; in fact, it should be the other way around. Reduce the prices, because the Garden is not worth visiting even at the pre-hike rates. All this talk of a…