A daughter recounts her father’s pain and agony Sir, As my father had a throat surgery two years back, he could not eat or drink through the mouth. So, the doctors fitted a PEG tube to his stomach for feeding. Then his throat became clear and as he could consume food and liquid through the…

Sir, This is in support of the suggestion by H.S. Sathish in this column dated Mar.18. It is indeed a worthwhile proposal to relocate the FlyBus parking location from KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand to a nearby spacious place. About two months ago, while seeing off my daughter at the present FlyBus location within the Sub-Urban…

Sir, This is to highlight the growing garbage issue near 17th Main, 2nd Cross, Ganapathi Temple Road, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage. The area has turned into a dumping ground, emitting foul smell, attracting stray animals and posing serious health risks. Despite repeated complaints, no action has been taken. I urge the authorities to clear the garbage…

Sir, I have been a resident of Ramakrishnanagar I Block (Ward No. 46) for five years. For the past year, we have been facing frequent water shortages due to issues such as pump failures or supply line punctures. Each time, the problem persists for four to five days, making it extremely difficult for residents to…

Sir, I would like to express my appreciation for the FlyBus service operated by KSRTC between Mysuru Sub-urban Bus Stand and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru. This service has been immensely convenient, especially for international travellers. However, I wish to bring to the attention of the KSRTC Divisional Commissioner and other authorities the significant inconvenience…

Dear Shri Mantar Gowda, Reference your call to me this morning. Here is a brief about the Kodava Heritage project at Madikeri: In FY 2003-2004 the Union Ministry of Tourism, GOI, gave a Rs. 5 crore grant for development of Tourism in Kodagu district. It was the very first time ever in all these years…

Sir, As a resident of Teachers Layout, Yaraganahalli, Mysuru, I would like to bring to your attention the negligence of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in our area. Two months ago, they dug up our street, but the work has been progressing unacceptably slow, causing immense hardship to residents. The road is in a deplorable…

Sir, I am a senior citizen and a frequent commuter on city buses. I have observed that most bus shelters in Mysuru lack proper lighting, forcing passengers — including women, children and senior citizens like me — to wait in complete darkness, often with a sense of insecurity, until the bus arrives. Several bus shelters…

Sir, As a private sector employee, I commute daily by bike across Mysuru. Over the years, the city’s traffic density has been steadily increasing. Fortunately, Mysuru has wide roads, which help prevent major congestion. However, traffic jams are frequent at junctions, especially on exit roads. For instance, near JSS College on Ooty Road, traffic congestion…

Sir, The proposed Mysuru Modern Bus Terminus at Bannimantap needs to be planned realistically. It  shall be  designed by approved Architects, Town Planners, Structural Engineers, Project Management Agencies,  as per IS Codes, Standard specifications and Local Bylaws.  Before the project is finalised on the drawing board, all concerned Departments like Fire Fighting, Pollution Control Board,…