Waterlogging, a major challenge
Faridabad: Whenever it rains in Faridabad, most of the roads in sectors here are flooded. Students find it difficult to reach bus stops. Vehicles, too, get damaged. The accumulated rainwater not only causes foul smell in the area, but also gives rise to many diseases. The Faridabad administration and the authorities concerned should take steps in this direction. Several complaints have been made through MCF forum but to no avail. Ashok Tiwari
Govt must check work quality
Ambala: The authorities need to take greater interest in checking the quality of work done by contractors, be it laying a road, a pipeline or constructing a building. It has to be strictly as per the contract terms and conditions before the full payment is made. Else, there will be accidents and the public will suffer. A concrete water pipeline along the Boh-Kallarheri road is broken and lying above the road for about 20 feet. It should have been dug deep into the ground. With vehicles running over it, it will be completely damaged in some time as iron bars have already started to come out of it. Why are the authorities not noticing it and taking corrective measures? Unless we ensure high quality of public works, people will suffer in some way or the other. Colonel RD Singh (retd)
Heavy fines not enough
Karnal: Though many citizens support strict traffic rules, they are hurt with the heavy fines being issued. The government should reconsider the penalty amount. The principle of justice is that the poor should be fined and the rich should be punished. Traffic rules should be followed for safety reasons but along with this, creating awareness is also very important. Traffic rules should be taught in schools and colleges. In order to comply with the traffic rules, all citizens should jointly carry out a public awareness campaign. Shakti Singh
Ensure Brahma Sarovar’s cleanliness
Kurukshetra: Considered holy, Brahma Sarovar here is full of weeds and the water is stinking. Dogs, the frequent visitors, litter the area, which gets mixed with the sarovar water when it rains. This “holy” water is then taken home by several pilgrims without being aware of the impurities. The Kurukshetra Development Board should take effective measures to ensure cleanliness of the sarowar and make it dog-free. Sarabjit Singh
Teachers not given their due
Kurukshetra: Though Teachers’ Day was celebrated, those working in the state universities as well as pensioners are not being given benefits of the Seventh Pay Commission. The universities are reeling under financial crunch, whereas the non-government colleges are paid 95 per cent of the deficits. The CM should look into the matter personally. Prof MM Goel
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