Sir, The decision by the Mysuru District Administration to shift Yuva Dasara venue to a location 9 km away from city centre is unwise for several reasons. A letter on this issue has already appeared in SOM on Sept. 28, outlining valid points. Until now, the event was free, with costs covered by the Government….

Sir, Motorists travelling on the so-called ‘access-controlled’ Mysuru-Bengaluru tolled Highway are vulnerable not only to robbers, dacoits and slow-moving vehicles like two-wheelers, autos and tractors but also to pedestrians crossing the six-lane highway without regard for their own safety or that of the fast-moving vehicles. During my recent trips on this road, I have frequently…

Sir, This is to bring two issues to your notice that are causing problems for students and the public around JSS Law College. First, the public toilet behind the college is in a terrible condition. It is neither cleaned nor maintained properly, and the foul stench even reaches the classrooms, making it difficult for students…

Sir, The 3rd A Cross Road that branches out from the service road of Ring Road in Dattagalli that goes in front of Sukrutha PU College has been in worst condition since 6 years, battered by rains, rolling of heavy trucks containing bricks, stones and M sand whose selling point is adjacent to the road….

It robs Mysuru city centre of its liveliness during Dasara Sir, I am writing to express my concern over the recent decision of the District Administration to shift the venue of the much-anticipated Yuva Dasara event from the traditional Maharaja’s College Grounds to the outskirts of the city near Utthanahalli. Yuva Dasara has long been…

Sir, The contractors installing the Dasara illumination displays are at grave risk, with a terrible accident waiting to happen. Workers are left to signal with their waving hands in the dark, which is barely visible to fast-approaching drivers. They are installing lights on dark roads where streetlights do little to make them visible to vehicle…

Sir, Time and again, we’ve seen complaints about traffic at the junction opposite the Zoo Garden, yet no action is taken by the Police Department. It’s Dasara season, and with traffic increasing day by day, the response from the Police is diminishing. This particular restaurant junction is constantly packed with parked cars and scooters on…

Sir, With many traffic signals in Mysuru now defunct, navigating the main roads has become increasingly challenging, particularly for senior citizens. It is puzzling to note that the Traffic Police Department is in deep slumber and has not taken any proactive measures, such as deploying the Traffic Cops  at key intersections where traffic signals are…

Sir, This refers to the frequent announcements by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) regarding power outages that stretch from morning to evening, disrupting businesses and commercial activities while causing significant inconvenience to domestic users who rely heavily on uninterrupted power supply. Electricity Department undertakes these so-called ‘maintenance’ works,…

Sir, This refers to the ‘Shiny Dasara’ news item, which gives hope for beautiful lighting this year. The lighting should complement the nearby activities of each area. For example, the lighting designs of the road to SJCE and Mysore University could feature books, engineering equipment, art and science. The lighting near Kalamandira should depict drama….