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Plight of drawing teachers

Sir, — Fate of qualified drawing teachers in our State seems to be ominous. The Government is unenthusiastic about appointing them, in spite of recommendation of T.P Isar Committee, in primary and secondary schools. Numerous diploma and degree-holders in drawing are jobless and struggling for their livelihood, even as the threat of crossing the age-limit is adding to their concern. If the Government decides to appoint drawing teachers, some of them will get a chance to earn their bread.

Mudgal Venkatesh,

Gulbarga

Slash oil prices

Sir, — With the truckers’ strike into the second week, the prices of essential commodities, particularly vegetables, are shooting up. The truckers have demanded a reduction in the price of diesel by Rs. 10, among other things. The Government should invite them for talks and concede at least some of their demands. The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora has said that the Government would cut prices of petrol, diesel and LPG within the next 10-15 days. Why not now itself? This will meet the main demand of the truckers.

B.H. Shanmukhappa,

Davanagere

Anti-people policy

Sir, — Dilly-dallying with the reduction of fuel prices shows the anti-people policy of the Government. The reduction prices on aviation fuel indicate that politicians, bureaucrats and the rich are favoured-lot. The Oil Minister’s refusal to cut prices of kerosene shows that the poor are not cared for. Oil Minister Murli Deora must immediately reduce the price of LPG by Rs. 50 a cylinder.

Bunnie Labeyrie,

Bangalore

Brindavan Gardens

Sir, — Brindavan Gardens used to be the pride of Mysore. Now they are not maintained well.

Non-functioning fountains, poor illumination, perhaps owing to power shortage, poor approach roads and lack of markings at the parking lot are some of the problems in the gardens.

I request the authorities concerned to improve the conditions in Brindavan Gardens.

Abinav Raghavan,

Bangalore

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