In the business arena of today we are experiencing a sharp declining
trend in job opportunities which is a notable factor.
Many job advertisements are published invariably, suiting those
between the 20 to 35 age group and the others are not eligible to
respond who are equally talented with all necessary pre-requisites.
It is also an alarming factor that the yuppies of today too are
facing a similar situation when it comes to employment. Many are
dissatisfied with their remuneration as they are offered a slender
package which is hardly sufficient to survive. It is time for the
entrepreneurs to consider, re-structuring of salaries and the
recruitment process to combat the debacles faced by many individuals.
There are also many multi-faceted older/younger individuals who could be
delegated with numerous tasks for accomplishment.
In order to overcome the crisis of unemployment which is a burning
issue, it is advisable that equal job opportunities should be
facilitated for all categories of individuals with reasonable
remuneration. Consideration should be given depending on the
individual's experience and work ability, irrespective of age.
Jacintha John, Wattala.
On November 25, there was a news item in the Daily News under the
caption “Islandwide dog census to eradicate rabies”. According to this
news item the government spends annually Rs 350 million to treat rabies
victims and another Rs 25 million to vaccinate about one million dogs.
This problem has arisen mainly due to stray dogs. A stray dog is an
animal that is not claimed by an owner. If so I do not think government
should spend such colossal amounts on such animals that cause rabies to
flourish in our country.
The local authority in Wattala had a systematic way of rounding up
stray dogs and cattle. There was a team appointed by the local authority
to catch stray dogs and cattle.
The government should immediately introduce a way to save the
unnecessary expenditure on rabies. Money saved could be channelled to a
development project which will be more useful to the people.
T. J. Victor Silva
With reference to a letter by “Bone Shaker” Nugegoda in the Daily
News on November 21, on the above subject, the re-registration fee for
18 - vehicles is not Rs 20,000 as reported but Rs 28,500 according to
the Registrar of Motor vehicles (RMV). This is more than double the fee
charged for registration of new vehicles.
If the fee for new registration is Rs 13,500 how can the RMV justify
the exorbitant charge of Rs 28,500 for a re-registration which involves
only the issue of a new registration form and a set of new number
plates?
“Fair Play” Maharagama
Private buses on our roads today is an evil. I was peacefully driving
from Greenpath just before the Liberty Plaza roundabout, a speeding
private bus which attempted to overtake me and turn into Duplication
Road hit my vehicle.
The Police are helpless because even with their presence these
monsters speed even at bends. As one moves from the Liberty Plaza
roundabout further down Duplication Road we can see a number of private
buses speeding competing with one another trying to pick up the
passengers and in turn causing a chaotic situation.
Primarily all drivers who handle private buses must be compelled to
have a period of training so that they will not speed and cause trouble
on the roads. Also the owners of these private buses must persuade their
drivers to follow road discipline.
Sydney Knight
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