Tamil Nadu

Stray dog menace

Stray dogs pose a serious threat to residents of Krishnapuram Colony. They not only chase pedestrians but also two-wheeler riders. These dogs are particularly more ferocious at night. The Corporation authorities must catch these dogs to bring peace to the area.

P. R. Prabhu,

Madurai

Stray dog menace is on a alarming scale in Koodal Nagar, Anjal Nagar and Chockalinga Nagar. Recently, a Melur girl bitten by a dog succumbed in Government Rajaji Hospital. It must serve as an eye-opener to the authorities to catch the stray dogs before something similar happens in these areas.

M. Muthuramalingam,

Madurai

Oil companies distributing LPG cylinders charge Rs. 310 per refill to those having single cylinders and Rs. 340 for double cylinders. The cylinders, the content, and the weight are the same and no special quality of LPG is supplied to those having two connections in their name. The subsidy given by the Petroleum Ministry should be uniformly apportioned irrespective of the connections held.

K. R. Rajendran,

Madurai

In order to regulate traffic on over bridges, especially Albert Victor bridge and Kalpalam, yellow lines should be visibly drawn. Strict instructions must be given to motorists not to cross these lines and hefty spot fine should be levied for violators. This will avoid the motorists from riding/driving in a zigzag manner.

Besides, traffic police must be posted on both sides of the entrance to the bridges to restrict entry to cycles and tricycles. I request the Commissioner of Police to take steps to facilitate smooth traffic on the over-bridges.

R. G. Rethinam,

Madurai

The western end of Sambandha Moorthy Street has become a compost yard. Here garbage from nearby streets are dumped and left to scatter throughout the street. It has also become an outdoor urinal, adding to the unhygienic conditions. Since it is situated in a busy locality with banks, offices and houses, I request the Corporation authorities to take appropriate measures to set right these anomalies.

V. Jeyaram,

Madurai

Buses coming out of Periyar bus stand and the vehicular traffic coming down from the Ellis Nagar road over-bridge creates chaos at the Kattabomman statue junction during peak hours. Traffic policemen must be posted at all times to regulate the traffic at this busy junction. The foot over-bridge near it can also be put to good use to ease traffic congestion. The space where there were dividers at the exit point of the Periyar bus stand has not been filled and tar-topped properly. I request the authorities to take suitable action to make this area road-user friendly.

S. Balachandran,

Madurai

Youngsters committing suicide over trivial matters is becoming a common phenomenon these days. According to psychologists, suicide attempt is nothing but a cry for help. Had there been someone with a sympathetic ear to listen to the problems of the youngsters, many would not have resorted to that extreme step. Friends and elders must be non-judgemental and approachable so that the aggrieved will feel free to seek emotional assistance while entangled in a whirlpool of mental conflict.

BBC Chandrasekar,

Madurai

The article “Each one, teach one” by S. S. Kavitha, (The Hindu, Young world, August 19) provided an insight into the varied activities of the R. K. Mutt in Madurai, with an emphasis on free evening tuition centre catering to poor children. The centre is sort of a manna from heaven to the underprivileged children — at a time when monthly fees for private tuitions for a subject has become prohibitive and therefore beyond the reach of the poor. The fact that the strength of the students is steadily increasing over the years bears eloquent testimony to the dedication of the teachers who, in spite of no financial or other rewards, are fond of taking classes for the poor.

It is gratifying to note that the teachers who handle the classes are inspiring and the centre helps talented students to become independent by extending necessary assistance. The proof is provided by the candid admission by the beneficiaries that they have got a good life because of it and they want to repay by sparing time to teach.In these circumstances, for the Mutt to continue its philanthropic work without interruption, one hopes contributions from the public come forth.

V. Krishnamoorthy,

Madurai

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