Sir, Apropos to the letter that appeared in Star of Mysore dated Sept.17 in this column,  I  wish to supplement further that Rs. 6,000 per house in Naidunagar to clear blocked drainage is just the tip of the iceberg. When the new drainage pipes were replaced with old ones on the sub-main roads, each house…

Sir, I wish to bring to the attention of the authorities of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) an important issue regarding road repairs in our city. Finally, after a harrowing past few months of facing the brunt of potholes in our city roads, ahead of Dasara, MCC has taken up the work of filling some…

Sir, I have learnt through the newspapers that caste survey is yet to take off. Surprisingly, garbage-collection staff deployed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) are distributing the subject form in Ward Number 52, with information to furnish whether the Aadhaar card is linked to personal phones. My observations on the form: 1. Name of the…

Sir, This refers to your report ‘Mysuru set for first-ever tree census, MoU signed’ (Star of Mysore dated Sept. 16, 2025). I wish to wholeheartedly applaud Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), the Centre For Advanced Learning (CFAL), JSS Pharmacy College, VVCE, and all supporting organisations for launching such a visionary initiative. Mysuru, renowned for its heritage…

Sir, There is an urgent need to run local buses from City Railway Station directly to Kuvempunagar, Vivekanandanagar, Sharadadevinagar, TK Layout and other South-Western localities. At present, commuters are forced to go to the City Bus Stand (KR Circle) to catch another bus to these destinations. This is not only troublesome for the elderly, disabled…

Sir, I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding the drainage system in Naidu Nagar 3rd Stage, which has been facing frequent blockages. Despite repeated requests, no proper response or action has been taken by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials concerned. The officer in charge has shown a careless attitude and shockingly, residents…

Sir, In recent times, Mysuru has witnessed a sharp increase in vehicular traffic, especially other State vehicles, resulting in worsening congestion and growing inconvenience for residents. Alongside this, traffic violations such as triple seat riding, riding without helmets and the use of mobile phones while driving have become alarmingly common. What is most concerning is…

Sir, I am a very senior citizen walking around the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake every day. Every time I see another concerned senior citizen writing about the maintenance of Kukkarahalli Lake, I am constrained to point out that Kukkarahalli Kere in its present state is unique and unspoilt, a rare piece of nature in the heart…

Sir, The footpath along the MCC Guest House, Agri-Horti Office and CFTRI School in the Vontikoppal area has been largely encroached by street vendors, leaving very little space for pedestrians. This has become a serious inconvenience, particularly for girl students of Maharani’s College of Commerce, who regularly walk from the Akashvani bus stop to their…

Sir, The decision of the Karnataka State Cabinet to recommend to the State Election Commission (SEC) to use ballot papers instead of the EVMs, in the upcoming local body polls, both urban and rural, is regressive and antediluvian. Of course, the relevant Acts and Rules have to be amended to facilitate this changeover backwards. The…