People's Voices
Over to you Environment Minister
Residents of Polhengoda Road, Narahenpita are facing a lot of
difficulties due to sound pollution which comes from
Allenmethiniyaramaya.
Most of the religious functions held at this place of religious
worship specially between 4.30 pm and 8.00 pm daily using loudspeakers
in hi-sounds.
Loud music is aired for long periods of time. Further we wish to say
most of the preaching are recorded and not aired live. We don't have any
objections to quiet religious services.
If there is any service or function, it should be conducted in a calm
and silent manner. Then only it will have a positive effect to the human
life. Buddhists do not subscribe to the playing of loud music at temple
functions.
G. Wickramaarachchi,
Colombo 5
Well done, Department of Vehicles Maligakanda
Recently I went to the above office to get my new revenue licence for
my vehicle. I found it was a service department that had streamlined the
processing and issuing of the licence.
Within a time of two to three minutes without my having to get down
from my vehicle I got my new licence. It was a drive in counter which
was used by vehicle drivers and motorcyclists.
Those who came by foot were directed to another counter, which also
issued the licence without any hassle and quickly.
The system had ended ques and brokers as the banners hanging said.
Congratulations and best wishes to the person who conceived this project
and also to those who are implementing it and hopefully that it will
continue forever.
Deepthi de Mel,
Colombo 3 |