Sir, State Highway 33, popularly known as Bannur Road (Vidya Vikas College of Engineering Road), particularly near the Nadanahalli Junction, has  become a cause for serious concern among residents and commuters. Despite the road being recently developed and widened for better connectivity, it remains concealed in darkness due to the complete absence of  street lighting…

Sir, I am currently residing at Chamundeshwari Railway Layout, near JK Tyre on KRS Road, Shyadanahalli village near Ekalavyanagar. I wish to draw your immediate attention to the rapidly deteriorating condition of the stretch from the Ring Road Junction to Sunanda Factory. The turn to the layout entrance has also become difficult due to bad…

Sir, This refers to the news item “Traffic Police check vehicles for school students’ safety” (Star of Mysore dated June 11). As a concerned citizen and a parent, I must say that I really appreciate the efforts being made by Mysuru City Traffic Police. It is heartening to see that they are taking proactive measures…

Sir, The city of Mysuru has been experiencing continuous and intense rainfall over the past several days, and what should be a season of relief and renewal has instead become a period of disruption, concern and hardship for its residents. The recurring scenes of flooded streets, floating plastic waste, clogged drains and failing infrastructure are…

Sir, This refers to the letter ‘Garbage Menace: Mysuru Turning Unhealthy’ in SOM dated May 26, 2025. It is very timely and every citizen of our city must take note. Literally, almost every footpath is strewn with all types of garbage, resulting in an unbearable foul smell. To control this menace and catch the shameless…

Sir, I frequently commute to JP Nagar from Kuvempunagar, and the shortest route is via the Jayanagar Railway Under Bridge, which directly connects to the Road towards NIE. The traffic congestion at this Under Bridge junction, as well as along Jayanagar 2nd Main Road, causes severe jams — even during non-peak hours. During peak hours,…

Sir, Apropos the news item titled “To restore or raze? INTACH surveys Lansdowne Building” (Star of Mysore dated May 31, 2025), I, as an engineer, feel deeply saddened that this issue has now reached the Supreme Court   for a final verdict. Mysuru’s engineers are renowned across India and abroad, having carved a distinguished reputation globally….

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of the officials of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and other civic authorities the deplorable condition of our city’s roads, including many major thoroughfares. As we all know, the monsoon has arrived early, bringing joy to farmers and others. However, the incessant rains, which have only just…

Sir, The Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway has significantly improved travel efficiency, reducing travel time from over 3 hours to just 2. More importantly, it has helped eliminate fatal accidents in towns like Mandya, Channapatna, and Ramanagara, which were once hotspots for road deaths. However, this success is being undermined by reckless speeding. Some drivers are now exploiting…

Sir, In response to the article ‘MDA faces litmus test after MUDA’s collapse’ published in the Star of Mysore on May 27. Concerning the concerns raised regarding the functioning and future of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), rebranded as Mysuru Development Authority (MDA), I wish to offer the following observations along with suggested remedies:…