Sir, This is to bring to the attention of the MUDA authorities concerned that there are garbage dumps (see photo) piled up in Sathagalli A Zone Layout under MUDA’s jurisdiction.  There are around 50 sites in Sathagalli A Zone and the residents/site owners are paying the annual property taxes regularly. So then where is the…

Sir, This is to draw the attention of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) towards the pig menace in Brindavan Extension.  I request the authorities concerned  to relocate the pigs and their piglets, which seem to have ‘permanently’ settled in Brindavan Extension, destroying gardens and attacking children when playing. Hope the concerned will take immediate action…

Sir, Recently a lady traveling by train was tried to be robbed of her possessions in a  moving train and was harassed. She had to wait until the next station to complain about the incident. Keeping this in view, I always think that the trains that we travel are not safe. Be it a chair…

Sir, Recently, I accompanied a senior citizen to the Sub-Registrar’s Office for some registration work. To my dismay, the office, situated on the first floor above a bank, had no lift. Witnessing the elderly lady struggle up the stairs was disheartening. Across the street, another State Government building presented a similar challenge. The absence of…

Sir, Tackling road fatalities requires a multi-pronged, mission-oriented strategy. The latest road statistics reveal a deeply concerning trend, with 1.68 lakh people losing their lives on Indian roads in 2022, marking an 11.9 percent increase compared to the previous year. Even more disturbing is the fact that 67 percent of these fatalities involve individuals in…

Sir, There is no denying that the Dasara illumination in Mysuru captivates a vast number of tourists, adorning the city of Palaces with its resplendent lights. However, recent reports reveal that this year, a staggering 1.43 lakh units of electricity was consumed over 22 days for this dazzling display (as reported by SOM on Nov….

Sir, This refers to the letter ‘Set right design flaw of Ambaari by next Dasara’ (Star of Mysore dated Nov. 3) and also Editor’s Note thereunder. A hue and cry is being made out of the impediment for sightseeing being caused by the front high board on the upper deck of ‘Ambaari’ bus and that…

Sir,  The projection in the front obstructing the view is on account of the air-conditioning unit for the lower deck of ‘Ambaari’. It would make sense to remove these and use it for other vehicles of ksrtc. Most people want to experience the open top view and only inclement weather would make people choose the…

Sir, The Bogadi Bank Employees Colony residents and also some of the Layouts beyond that, off Ring Road are not getting their water bill since more than a year. One fine morning we may be burdened with a hefty amount as water bill! Now that we all pay house taxes regularly to the Bogadi Town…

Sir, The Wodeyar Express running between Bengaluru City Junction (SBC) and Mysuru Junction (MYS) has been a popular train for decades and is serving with limited stops at a reasonable ticket price. This train now makes only 2 trips whereas the Chamundi Express makes 4 trips. Also, the train covers the distance in 2 hours,…