Sir, It is a known fact that most of the footpaths have been occupied by roadside eateries across the city and though we frequently hear the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities of clearing them, not much has happened in real terms. I would like to mention one such eatery which is being run on Nazarbad…

Sir, I recently read  K.B. Ganapathy’s article titled ‘Final Solution to the Evils of Pakistani Terrorism’ published under his Abracadabra column in Star of Mysore dated Apr. 29, 2025. This is to express my sincere appreciation for KBG’s incisive analysis of this critical issue. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by…

Sir, At last, on 7.5.2025 the Indian Armed Forces have struck a meagre 9 out of 21 militant facilities in Pakistan and PoK. All patriotic Indians were overjoyed with this news (except some Opposition politicians). But when I read ‘A crimson poem — Beware of the wounded tiger’ by K.B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor of Star of…

Sir, I am writing to express a concern shared by many devotees regarding the current darshan practices at the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. The Temple is a sacred place of worship, and every day, thousands of devotees visit with deep devotion and the hope of receiving a peaceful darshan of the Goddess. Unfortunately, it…

Sir, The menace of stray dogs has reached alarming levels near Trinetra Circle and Aditya Adhikari Hospital (Contour Road) in the Nanda Gokula residential area. These dogs are increasingly posing a threat to vehicle riders, walkers, and pedestrians, occasionally even launching unprovoked attacks. Along the Hebbal-Vijayanagar route, packs of strays have created an atmosphere of…

Sir, I would like to share my experience with RTO Mysore West. I am a senior citizen, and I submitted my application along with all the necessary documents for the renewal of my Driving Licence (DL) online on Jan. 4, 2025, well in advance of the expiry date (Jan.  23, 2025). The necessary fee was…

Sir, As a senior citizen who regularly travels by city buses, I wish to bring to light a pressing issue affecting countless commuters across Mysuru. The absence of proper lighting in most bus shelters has become a serious concern, particularly for vulnerable groups like women, children and elderly passengers like myself. We often find ourselves…

Sir, The hardships faced by us, senior citizens as well as youngsters, both men and women, in obtaining e-Khata from Zone-2 of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) are truly unbearable, despite submitting clear documents and accurate information. Revenue Inspectors in this Zone harass applicants by deliberately citing baseless objections, often to extract money from poor…

Sir, With reference to the letter titled ‘Closure of Government Public Libraries’ published in SOM dated Apr. 27, we would like to clarify as follows: We understand your concern regarding the temporary closure of the Circulation Section — particularly the issuing of books — in Government Public Libraries in Mysuru due to stock verification. Libraries…

Sir, Despite repeatedly bringing the issue to the attention of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities through this column, garbage dumping along the service road of the Ring Road — from Aditya Circle to H.D. Kote Road junction — continues unchecked. The garbage heap is growing by the day, creating an eyesore for both residents and…