Sir,  This refers to the news report ‘12 major crimes on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway’ since its opening in March 2023 (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 18). Most robberies and thefts occur between 1 am and 4 am. There are two key reasons why drivers of both four-wheelers and two-wheelers should avoid travelling on highways during these…

Sir, Residents of CFTRI Layout and Sharadadevinagar are grappling with the deteriorating Underground Drainage (UGD) system in the area. Despite multiple complaints and follow-ups with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), no tangible action has been taken to resolve the issue. A glaring example is a drainage pit left open by a contractor for over a…

Sir, Apropos the front-page news item in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2024, regarding our MP Yaduveer Wadiyar meeting the Civil Aviation Minister and appealing for the introduction of new flight routes from Mysuru. While his suggestions for flights from Mysuru to Kochi, Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Vijayawada are welcome, some of these destinations…

Sir, I wish to bring to your attention the malfunctioning traffic signals at key intersections in the heart of our city. Specifically, the signals near Yuvaraja’s College Junction on JLB Road have been out of order for weeks, causing severe traffic congestion and posing significant safety risks for both pedestrians and motorists. This issue is…

Sir, Last week, I visited Devaraja Market with my mother to buy fruits and vegetables. I was shocked to see that half of the footpath, starting from Guru Sweets to the Market’s main entrance, was occupied by street vendors. There was barely any space left for pedestrians. Adding to the inconvenience, the vendors had put…

Sir, It is both shocking and alarming to learn from reliable sources that our State Government has failed to renew the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for traffic signals in and around Mysuru. As a result, many traffic signals have become non-functional. With Dasara fast approaching, it’s hard to imagine the chaos these defunct signals will…

Sir, This is to highlight the deplorable condition of footpaths in the City of Palaces, a destination that attracts countless tourists. Many footpaths are either occupied by vendors — a problem not unique to Mysuru — or pose serious safety hazards due to uneven slabs or missing covers over the drains underneath (as seen in…

Sir, Recently, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) replaced a misleading direction board near St. Joseph’s School, at the junction of Temple Road and Hunsur Road. Unfortunately, the new board is just as misleading! The board indicates that going straight leads to Bilikere and Hunsur, while a right turn is marked as leading to Madikeri, K.R….

Sir, The situation near Ideal Jawa Rotary School on Krishna Vilas Road has become both bizarre and alarming, with eight to ten stray dogs frequently roaming the area, posing a serious threat to children and the general public. This stretch is extremely busy, with constant foot traffic and a nearby private hospital. These stray dogs,…

Sir, Pigeons are no longer symbols of peace and love. Due to their prolific breeding, the damage they cause to monuments and statues with their droppings, their tendency to out-compete other birds and the respiratory problems their droppings can cause, many cities around the world are discouraging people from feeding them. In Mysuru, local authorities…