Sir, Mysuru, known for its numerous air links to cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Hubballi, and Kochi, has greatly benefited its industries and commercial businesses. However, it seems that the Civil Aviation Department has overlooked the need to extend these air connections to the nearby industrial city of Coimbatore. Coimbatore, already equipped with a fully…

Sir, Mysuru city has been adjudged the cleanest medium city in Karnataka in Swachh Survekshan-2022 rankings. But our city is not completely clean because of the foul smell emanating from waste dumps and burning of waste materials causing environmental and health hazard. Despite paying regular taxes to the MCC, there are no proper garbage bins…

Sir, We live in the neighbourhood of Paduvarahalli (Vinayakanagar) 4th Main and are experiencing unpleasant views and odours from an abandoned property and storm water drain passing behind as well. As there is no proper garbage management for the residents of Paduvarahalli, all garbage is dumped on the vacant property, in the drainage or just…

Sir, With reference to above, I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities concerned regarding the problem of parking by four-wheeler users on Temple Road, V.V. Mohalla, in front of Andal Mandira Complex. Nowadays four-wheeler users are more and the parking places are less. In such a situation we find many people…

Sir, The busy Kalamandira junction on Hunsur Road is pitch dark and demands a high wattage lighting immediately. It is surprising that the Deputy Commissioner (DC) whose residence is closeby has not made any effort to illuminate the road junction and make it motorist-friendly. I request the authorities concerned to take up street-light works as…

Sir, Of late a vacant place opposite JSS Ayurveda Hospital in Lalithadripura, which belongs to MUDA, has become a dumping yard. From household garbage to building debris, all are dumped here  and the place looks pathetic with a  lot of  stray pigs and cattle roaming around looking for something to eat. Children play cricket and…

Sir, A sudden sinkhole was noticed on the road at Vijayanagar 4th Stage, II Phase, following the recent rains. If left unattended, it will lead to a major mishap. Hope the officials concerned will visit the spot and do the needful to prevent any untoward incident. – A.G. Lakshmi Nagaraj, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, 10.5.2023 You…

Sir, The residents of K.C. Nagar and adjacent areas were visiting Gayathripuram Zonal Office of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) for payment of property tax and other issues concerning their property. But a couple of years back this Office was shifted to  K.R. Mohalla, near Akkana Balaga, off Thyagaraja Road, inconveniencing the residents of this area….

Sir, This refers to the views of Vinayakrishna on the dangers caused by use of white LED headlights (SOM dated May 6). Recently two other readers had also voiced about the use of high beam lights after sunset. There was also a news item in a national daily where the Police Commissioner of Mangaluru had…

Sir, This phenomenon of missing voters is a sad reflection of the Election Commission (Missing names: Hundreds of voters return home disappointed in SOM dated May 11).  It is not as if it has happened for first time now but it has been the case in successive elections also and the EC seems to have…