Sir, I appeal to KSRTC Mysuru Division to ply more buses between Nanjangud and Mysuru during peak hours (8 to 10 in the mornings), to quell the mad rush, not only at the main bus stand but also at the Vishweshwaraiah Circle (Hullahalli Circle) where the crowd is almost double, reason being the Shakti-scheme-induced free…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘Establishment of Ward Committees in 10 wards’ (SOM dated May 6). This initiative is a brilliant idea. By involving residents directly, they become accountable for the well-being of their respective wards. It has become apparent that the MCC Commissioner has been unresponsive to the pleas of citizens…

Sir, Congratulations to Ankita Basappa Konnur of Morarji Desai Government Residential School, Mudhol, Bagalkot district, for achieving the remarkable feat of scoring 625/625 marks in the SSLC exams. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to Ankita, her parents and the dedicated teachers who have played a pivotal role in nurturing and guiding her towards this success….

Sir, The stretch of road from Vivekananda Circle alongside Domino’s Pizza, Canara Bank, and Medha Medicals in Srirampura is currently facing significant challenges. The situation is chaotic due to the haphazard traffic, where minors as young as ten years old are seen riding two-wheelers, often while talking on their smartphones. Moreover, instances of triples and…

Sir, The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), in the recent last few months, is laying drain slabs in major commercial establishment areas, in front of shops, digging, removing the concrete and laying new slab stones. Though the said work seems good from outside, it has certain lacunae.  In the event of blockage or choking of drains,…

Sir, A few months ago, news emerged concerning the loss of lives due to accidents caused by improperly laid road humps and the absence of white paint markings or caution signs.  Several such humps on the road from Shivananda School gate to Shreyas Medical Store in Hebbal 1st Stage lack any form of caution marking….

Sir, I am writing to bring your attention to the Google Green Light Project, currently being implemented in Bengaluru and to request its introduction in Mysuru. The Google Green Light Project is a ground-breaking initiative by Google Research that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise traffic light timing at intersections. By reducing stop-and-go traffic, this…

Sir, We, the residents of Yashodharanagar, Bogadi 2nd Stage (North), wish to bring to the attention of officials concerned the careless behaviour of the inmates of a hostel in our vicinity (Government Post-Matric Girls Hostel). For the past five years, since the establishment of the girls’ hostel in our area, we have been grappling with…

Sir, This refers to the news item titled ‘Free meals in exchange for plastic waste’ in SOM dated May 7. Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra stated that the district administration is considering adopting the Chhattisgarh model to address the issue of plastic waste accumulation. While Municipal authorities in Chhattisgarh have successfully implemented and seen the…

Sir, Sometime back we went to our daughter’s place in Cupertino, California, USA. Our trip was scheduled from the beginning of November 2023 to the end of April 2024, spanning approximately 5.5 months. On March 20, we received distressing news from my brother-in-law in Mysuru: My mother-in-law had suddenly fallen severely ill, was hospitalised and…