Sir, Mysureans were elated when roads around their houses were asphalted recently. It was a welcome gesture as the roads were riddled with potholes, moon-like craters and unfilled cuts which were mainly due to the neglect and shoddy repair works. However, a new concern has now arisen after the road works. Now, the smooth, black…

Sir, I am writing to bring to light the current state of Trin-Trin public bicycle sharing system in Mysuru. This system, introduced in 2016, has been a great asset to the students and general public by providing a convenient and affordable mode of transportation. However, lately, the services provided at the docking stations have been…

Sir, The UGD work on laying the drainage pipe was completed about four months ago on 4th Main in Saraswathipuram which connects Apollo BGS Hospitals junction and Kamakshi Hospital road. This road was completely dug for the UGD work, but was not  asphalted after completing the work. Many vehicles move on this road round-the-clock and…

Sir, Through this column, I would like to draw the attention of the higher authorities concerned towards the issue of increasing road accidents in city. Road accidents are a major concern for the residents of Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 80 ft. road these days. Reckless, rash driving and driving in the wrong side seems to be…

Sir, I have seen many complaints related to tourist parking near Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), bordering Ittigegud, in your newspaper. It’s sad that this problem is not yet addressed. I would like to highlight a few problems faced by the residents which needs to be solved on a priority basis. 1. Wherever there…

Sir, Recently in Saraswathipuram the works related to much-needed and delayed bitumen surfacing were done on 5th Cross, 3rd Cross and 2nd Cross of the locality. I was able to inspect all the three Cross Roads and also observed the work being done. Since both 5th Cross and 3rd Cross form the bus routes, two…

Sir, Last evening at 4.30 pm, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) began to thinly resurface a perfectly fine road right opposite Sankalp Central Park apartment in Yadavagiri which it did within the span of just an hour or two. There are absolutely no potholes and the road is in very good condition except for a…

Sir, Mysuru city-KRS Road leading from Rail Museum junction up to Railway Underbridge near Mandovi Motors junction cries for attention. The stretch of road is waiting for asphaltation for a long time. This is a busy road used by many locals and tourists to go to Railway Station, bus stand (both  KSRTC  and City Bus…

Sir, This is to bring to the notice of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities that there is constant burning of dry waste going on near RTO Circle in Lakshmipuram (next to Trin Trin docking station). The smoke is causing havoc in the residential area around it. Children, adults and senior citizens alike are badly affected…

Sir, Whenever I drive to and fro from Vijayanagar 4th Stage  connecting Outer Ring Road (ORR), I have witnessed a total traffic chaos. The vehicles move on either directions on ORR, speeding past as if it is an Expressway showing least concern to the vehicles entering from 80 feet road to ORR. At times during…