Sir, In April 2025 issue of Indian Highways, the critical role of road signage in controlling accidents was highlighted under the topic “No Compromise on Perfect Road Signs and Global Lessons.” As a signatory to international road safety conventions, it is only appropriate that India aligns its standards with global norms. It is rightly stated…

Sir, Former Chairman of the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB), D. Madegowda, is widely respected for his impeccable record of honesty and integrity. During his tenure, the allotment of sites and houses was conducted in an orderly and transparent manner, free from any taint of corruption. As noted in the news item titled “Just name…

Sir, Despite repeated warnings and extensive media coverage about financial frauds, it is still surprising — and troubling — to see even educated individuals falling prey to these scams. In many cases, I believe the victims share part of the responsibility. Some seem to fall for these traps due to their desire for easy money,…

Sir, For nearly a decade, I have been a regular reader of Star of Mysore eveninger, and I particularly appreciate the ‘Voice of the Reader’ column, which brings public concerns and grievances to light — issues that genuinely deserve everyone’s attention. Around six months ago, an article was published about the poor condition of the…

Sir, We would like to bring to the notice of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), the local MLA, and the Vani Vilas Water Works (VVWW) authorities that residents of Bannimantap Extension, opposite the KSRTC Depot, have been facing acute water shortage for the past two years. The water supply in our area has been extremely…

Sir, This is to bring to your attention that SRS Prakruthi Nagara Layout, located in Ward No. 63, near Nachanahalli Palya Toll Gate on H.D. Kote Road, and falling within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits, has no functioning streetlights. Although lamp posts have been installed by the layout developer and fitted with LED lights,…

Sir, Speaking about the 40 trees cut down for the widening of Hyder Ali Road, we all know that activists and interest groups often take a narrow view of such matters. If even botanists fall for these narratives, then that’s cause for concern. I noticed one such example in ‘Mysuru can be a model city…

Sir, I am writing to SOM after two previous letters, dated 22.10.2024 and 29.4.2025, addressed to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner, requesting the replacement of the old and clogged UGD pipeline on Shivaji Road, 11th Cross, N.R. Mohalla, have gone unanswered. The existing UGD line is over 50 years old and is severely blocked…

Sir, This is to highlight an ongoing issue I have been facing regarding repeated and inaccurate traffic violation notices generated by AI-based surveillance cameras in Mysuru. Despite consistently adhering to traffic rules, I have received several erroneous violation notices over the past few months. Given that this may be affecting other law-abiding citizens as well,…

Sir, I am a resident of Vyasti Urbane Layout in Vijayanagar 4th Stage, located behind Kalyani Nagar Layout. We are currently facing a severe health hazard due to the continuous overflow of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Kalyani Nagar. The above photographs are a stark testimony to the appalling conditions in which we are…