Sir, When Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) introduced online payment for water bills a couple of months ago, the consumers were elated and also relieved, as it could be done hassle-free at the click of a button, sitting at home, office or anywhere. However, the happiness seems to be short-lived, as there is a problem with…

Sir, This has reference to the letter “Cheluvamba Park Walking Track Crying for Attention” (SOM dated Oct. 9). That the walking path requires immediate attention of the authorities has been the demand of hundreds of walkers using this park both in the morning and the evening. SOM had carried a full page article with photos…

Sir, It’s really alarming to see the increase in traffic rule violations day by day. The main location of most of the violations are the signal junctions, where people violate the rules in front of Traffic Police personnel and the cameras installed. I really don’t know whether these cameras are functional or not.  But the…

Sir, Traffic management on Vijayadashami eve was very bad. With no fines on violations and Police just managing the traffic, lot of people, especially teens were riding triple on two-wheelers without helmet in a haphazard manner near the Palace. I learnt through SOM ‘Voice of the Reader’ column that traffic was managed well on other…

Sir, The salubrious ambience of Cheluvamba Park attracts a large number of morning walkers from Yadavagiri and surrounding areas, what with its lush green lawns, lovely trees and flower plants in full bloom. Verily, it is a lung space for many Mysureans who visit this Park every morning (and evening) in quest of pure air….

Sir, Every day many two-wheeler riders are allowing their kids, sometimes well grownup kids to stand on the vehicle seats while riding (see photo) to enable them to see Dasara illumination. This includes babies of less than a year. I do not know whether such small kids can understand what illumination is all about. In…

Sir, It is an open secret that many vehicle users are violating road safety rules even on major roads of the city and getting escaped without being caught. Traffic Police are remaining silent spectators for the violations happening right under their nose as they are located to one side of the Circles. Such people do…

Sir, The footpaths in most places of our city have been encroached by all kinds of people who sell all types of wares, as the City Corporation and Police do not enforce the rules strictly. As a result, the pedestrians suffer inconvenience and accidents. There’s a new and a well-organised group from outside the State,…

Sir, Tourists from all over the world congregate to witness and be a part of Dasara every year. During this festive season,  every street is lit up with bright lights to welcome prosperity, peace and happiness to one and all and is filled with movement of traffic and people of all kinds. It’s a preconceived…

Sir, There is a big crater-like pothole on Akkamahadevi Road in front of Hotel Red Lotus Heritage, which is posing a great danger to pedestrians. Since it is located right in the centre of the road and what with vehicles zooming in all directions at that spot, it is proving to be a big risk…