The Hindu : Karnataka News : Unclean city

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Monday, Nov 05, 2007
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Karnataka

Karnataka

Unclean city

Sir, — Mangalore has become a safe haven for diseases such as malaria, viral fever, chicken pox and conjunctivitis. The unhygienic conditions prevalent here have resulted in overall ill-health of people. Open drains, water leakage from broken pipes and overflowing garbage bins have caused difficulties to residents. The Mangalore City Corporation has done little to ensure cleanliness in the city.

Clarence Fernandes

Mangalore

Streetlights

Sir, — The streetlights on 16th main of HAL II Stage, which is very close to the BESCOM office, are being operated with live wires which are hanging from the post at about five feet height. It is not only dangerous and against the safety norms but also can be turned on and off by anybody, at will. The authorities are requested to attend to it, at the earliest.

Rajamgopal

Bangalore

Traffic woes

Sir, — Despite heavy vehicular traffic in R.T. Nagar and Hebbal areas, the jurisdictional police have not done anything to solve the problem Although complaints have been registered with the higher-ups, no action has been taken. In Ganganagar, traffic is continuously blocked owing to haphazard parking of vehicles near the two kalyana mantaps and a party hall in the area. Authorities are requested to regulate parking and traffic to facilitate easy travel.

Suresh Suri

Bangalore

Road medians needed

Sir, — The narrow D. Rajagopal Road, connecting Sanjaynagar and Bellary Road near Ganganagar market, is in a dangerous state. Rash driving, particularly by those approaching the Bellary Road from Sanjaynagar side, poses danger to those coming from the opposite direction. The problem is owing to improper road and absence of road medians. It is time that the authorities repaired the road and provided road medians.

C. Selvamani

Bangalore

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