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The law was enforced by the former minister to punish the public for ticketless travel. This law is a joke to the public. By insisting on a ticket what was he trying to achieve? In our opinion, he was trying to safeguard the interest of the bus owner that the owner receives every cent without fail.

How was the ticket going to solve the problems that the passengers undergo at present?

He conveniently ignores the following:- Overloading of buses. reckless driving, buses waiting at bus halts to collect more passengers in spite of the bus being full and many more.

He ignores all these, but insists on tickets. Isn’t this hilarious?

The conductor knows how to collect his money and most passengers are not interested in free rides. We appeal to the new Minister not to waste time on details but solve the burning issues of the bus passengers. The bus crew needs heavy discipline. Therefore utilise the new inspectors to monitor the drivers for indiscipline.


Galle Road is flooded

Galle Road at Kollupitiya near Smart House at premises No. 187 is always flooded with drainage water coming out of the drainage pipeline connected to the adjoining garden.

Two important Ministries are located near this place; Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development and Ministry of Disaster and Relief Services.

Fifty yards away from this premises are Temple Trees and two Diplomatic Missions: the American Embassy and the British High Commission. Because of this drainage leakage, pedestrians are inconvenienced. It is injurious to health too.

We hope the concerned authorities in the municipal Council intervene in this matter and take remedial measures to prevent this drainage leakage.


Closure of 36th Lane inconveniences residents

We the residents of Bauddhaloka Mawatha (Old Buller’s Road) are compelled to bring to the notice of the public the injustice done to us by the residents of 36th Lane (Off Old Buller’s Road) with the connivance of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by erecting a gate preventing us from getting through the Castle Street.

After installing the traffic lights at the Model Farm Road/Castle Street/Shady Grove Avenue Junction to get to Castle Street, because the CMC has not given us access to Castle Street towards Borella.

If 36th Lane is a private road, as claimed by the residents who have now barred it, we are at a loss to understand how a private road was rehabilitated using public funds to tar the road surface and install traffic lights.

If the residents of 36th Lane use public funds provided by the Government through members of the Municipal Council to enhance road facilities, then it’s only but fair that the road (36th Lane) be opened to the public.

Furthermore, this road has never ever been closed and by sheer usage by the general public for over 60 years, it has become a public thoroughfare and cannot be considered a private road and closed now or ever.

We the residents of Old Buller’s Road have petitioned the Municipal Commissioner of the CMC and relevant authorities to give us direct access to Castle Street by relocating/shifting the traffic lights fixed at Shady Grove Avenue to Old Buller’s Road - Castle Street junction.

In the alternative, the Municipal Council together with the relevant authorities must see that 36th Lane is opened, as we feel our fundamental rights which we have enjoyed for over 60 years have been violated.


Hapless pensioners

The letter of Nanda Nanayakkara (DN Feb. 08) has precisely pinpointed the exact circumstances behind the decision to do away with pension receipt which is a sine-qua-non for multiple reasons.

It is the practice in Government service, when an officer’s net salary is remitted to his Bank account, to furnish him with a statement of salary particulars indicating deductions made.

Pensioners too have committed to more than one deduction on account of various lending institutions. Isn’t a pensioner entitled to know for certain exact amounts deducted from his legitimate pension to ensure no over-recoveries or unauthorised amounts are made, a basic human right of any payee, if not acquiesced, may have to be pressed for a judicial decision? E.g. last November Maharagama Divisional Secretary had erroneously deducted as much as Rs. 2421.00 from my pension when in fact the GOBA had advised a more Rs. 71.00, and when pointed out, made a refund of Rs. 2350 after two months leaving me high and dry. It took several days of my good time visiting DS’s office and a number of calls to GOBA for its rectification.

However, not even a word of regret from DS’s office, no more manned by mere clerks. Over to the new Minister of Public Administration for redress!


Accidents by private buses

Accidents caused by careless driving by Colombo bound buses from Down south have been on the increase during the recent past. (Reference DN Feb 12) I had a very narrow shave going down to Matara on a few occations.

The Traffic Police with speed camaras are there to catch car drivers which can drive 100km to 200 km very safely driving at 70kms but these buses drive at 100-120 never get caught for unknown reason.

It’s high time that Mahinda Chintanaya adds the nationalisation of public buses too.


Correct colour for costumes

The clothes or rather costumes can make or damage a person’s image. What we wear reflects our thinking and our attitudes. Hence, as human beings we should choose the correct colour for our costumes to suit the situation.

The colour white is very pure in nature because on every important event white comes first. E.g - school uniforms, bridal sarees and other religious occasions such as when we observe Sil we wear white clothes. The colour white soothes one’s mind and makes you calm.

When we go to a religious place like a temple, we should wear simple clothes in pale colours. Today many people who go to religious places or when attending a funeral wear dark and fashionable clothes with gold jewellery and garnish make-up which will ruin the natural charm of the young.

Let’s look at our ancestors. they used white colour as a symbol of purity and freshness. People should simply understand that we are attending a sad moment and we must wear plain clothes such as white.

Hence, let us learn to choose the correct costumes and colour for the events we attend. White is the colour of purity and it suits all occasions.

 

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