Sir, There are 9 Zonal Offices in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits to discharge civic amenities duties. But there are no permanent Zonal Commissioners in a few Zones since long time. Respective Development Officers are discharging Zonal Commissioner duties. This is incorrect. In view of this lapse, thousands tax-payers are suffering to address their grievances…

Sir, With the high increase in number of four-wheelers, it is very difficult to find parking space  on most of the main roads in Mysuru. The parking woes get compounded when the two-wheelers park their vehicles in the four-wheeler parking slots, thus encroaching upon the space meant for four-wheelers. This major traffic rules violation is…

Sir, It is deeply concerning to note the recent surge in human-animal conflicts, which has resulted in a significant loss of human lives, as reported in ‘Human-animal conflict spikes in Mysuru, Kodagu and Hassan’ (SOM on Sept. 5). According to another media report, since April 1, 2023, a total of 28 lives have been tragically…

Sir, I have been residing in Kuvempunagar locality since 1985.  This letter is mainly focused to address the frequent blockage of UGD pipeline in 9th Cross, Navilu Road, A-B Block, Kuvempunagar. Drainage blocking is frequent in our locality (9th Cross Navilu Road) and have lodged a number of complaints regarding this problem through MUDA complaint…

Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to make arrangements to check speeding vehicles on General K.S. Thimayya Road (from Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple to Podar School). This road has become a favourite test driving track for youngsters to speed test their bikes/cars and also a testing track for all the…

Sir, It is heartening to note that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has begun one more mission successfully, this time to carry out studies pertaining to the Sun. ISRO has been able to achieve success to the extent no other organisation working under the Government has ever been able to because of a few ethical…

Sir, With reference to the letter regarding ‘Lacuna in biometrics update at Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ (ASK) in SOM  dated Sept.1, I would like to offer the following clarifications: 1. It is clearly shown in the acknowledgement form as to how many fingers, iris and face have been updated. For fingers, there is a clear picture…

Sir, While reading the article on T.S. Satyan in Star of Mysore dated Aug. 16, I was reminded about an incident. It was 27th May 1964. I was finalising Income Tax Returns of T.S. Satyan at Mysore. Shocking news of the death of our Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was coming on AIR. No photo-journalist would…

Sir, In what appears to be a never-ending ordeal for residents of Vijayanagar 4th Stage 2nd Phase in Mysuru, a severe water supply crisis has been plaguing the locality for over a year now. Multiple issues, including damaged supply pipes, subpar water quality and persistent complaints without resolutions, have left the residents frustrated and concerned….

Sir, Looking at the accidents that are happening due to overuse/misuse of the mobile phone on the roads, I feel that the mobile companies/network providers should come up with softwares wherein the phone should stop working while in motion and should connect only when a person is in a static position or stationary position. If…