Roundabout must be widened

The Merlyn Jones roundabout at Samathanapuram in Palaymakottai is an important junction which witnesses high traffic flow throughout the day since all vehicles coming from Tiruchendur and Thoothukudi enter Tirunelveli city only through this point. Many city buses going to colleges and Government Hospital also cross this junction. The roundabout, constructed decades back, is small and need to be broadened and reconstructed for easy flow of vehicles. Moreover, all city buses stop near the roundabout for too long which hinders traffic movement.The authorities should shift the bus stop away from the roundabout.

H. Syed Othuman,

Tirunelveli

Expedite proposals

Budget proposals announced for setting up of crematorium in every zone for pets and stray animals, and creating Councilors’ fund for development of their wards by Tirunelveli Corporation have been welcomed by the residents. In the absence of crematorium, dead pets and stray animals are thrown on the roadside and into the bushes.One hopes that the new schemes are implemented speedily.

V.Ganesan,

Tirunelveli.

Tackle drug menace too

This is with reference to the report, ‘Kanniyakumari police launch 24*7 public feedback centre in Nagercoil.’ The launching of a round the clock public feedback centre at the District Police Office in Kanniyakumari District is an appreciable measure to enable speedy disposal of petitions while resolving public grievances more efficiently. This helpline is also hoped to tackle the increasing drug menace in the district by effective and confidential utilisation of tip-offs from the public.

Monita Sutherson.

Nagercoil,

Regularise nursing courses

Tamil Nadu is a pioneer in medicare service. But some lacunae cannot be ruled out. Para-medical training to trainees by private hospitals is not recognised by the nursing council. Private hospitals cannot be run without paramedical staff. Private hospitals lure matric education-passed female students by assuring good nursing training and employment. But they collect exorbitant fees. But abolition of such ‘fake training’ will derail private hospital medicare services. It is wise to regularise the private nursing courses by advising them to follow nursing council rules effecting liberal change in line with the present scenario.

N. Murugesan,

Radhapuram