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Rs.17.15-crore for works in Kancheepuram

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The Hindu 08.12.2009

Rs.17.15-crore for works in Kancheepuram

Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: The State government has issued an order, sanctioning Rs.17.15 crore for 17 developmental works to be taken up in Kancheepuram town, native place of former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai.

This follows an announcement made by Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at the valedictory of the centenary celebration of the former Chief Minister in September.

Improvements to a stretch of the Singaperumalkoil-Arakkonam-Tiruvallur Road for Rs.3.7 crore; provision of a new park in Katchabeeswarar Nagar (Rs.2.5 crore); construction of stormwater drains and widening of Railway Road (Rs.4.2 crore); flood protection wall in the Manjalneer Channel at Okkapiranthan Kulam (Rs.1.93 crore) and building a swimming pool and improvements to district sports stadium in Kancheepuram (Rs.1.3 crore) are among the works approved.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 04:57
 

Online payment facility essential

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The Hindu 08.12.2009

Online payment facility essential

Tiruchi Corporation should introduce online payment of property tax, water charges etc.

Apart from convenience, the move willreduce much paper work in collecting its dues.

I hope the Corporation will consider this plea and introduce such a facility from next financial year onwards.

R. Ganesan,

Ganesapuram

“Theatres require a facelift”

Many theatres in the city have failed to maintain its neatness and they are not in a good condition in recent years.

If new ad lab theatres and multiplexes are built it would give a face lift to the city.

The theatres association should consider this and do the needful.

S. Neelakandan,

Karumandapam

Toilets needed at Bus Station

The stench that emanates from the open toilets in Manapparai Bus Station is unbearable.

Inspite of the Municipal Office being near the station, the routine cleaning is not being taken care of.

The authorities concerned are requested to build closed toilets.

Capt Doulath (Retd),

Manaparai

Removal of garbage

Most of the time, workers from Municipality remove the garbage during peak hours in the morning.

The stench is felt all through the road.

It would be better if the work is completed before 7.a.m. in the morning.

Steps should be taken to avoid health issues.

Prasanna Venkatesh.V,

Ramalinga Nagar

Cattle menace

The frequent cattle menace between Sabari Mills and KK Nagar bus terminus in recent times has caused causalities due to sudden crossing of cattle and minor accidents.

The menace should be contained to avoid further accidents.

S. A. Mubashir,

K. K. Nagar

Overbridge not in use

It is almost seven or eight years since the over bridge in Tennur being in use.

Due to improper planning, the Sastri road is very difficult to be accessed from Tennur high road from the end of the bridge.

The entry is very narrow area and the small stretch serves as a two way facility.

One has to see to believe the ordeal the road users are put to while negotiating the zone.

It is a very busy road where schools, EB office, shopping malls, marriage hall and a couple of health centres are situated. Moreover, the tar coating was not properly laid and road is in a bad shape.

The authorities should remove all the encroachments on both sides of the service road, relay them and make them fit for use.

The service roads should be made one way on either side of the flyover for the safety of the school children.

V. Raghuraman,

Tennur

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 04:48
 

Delhi Sports complexes: A success story

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The New Indian Express 07.12.2009

Delhi Sports complexes: A success story



THE Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have been playing a vital role not just in creating a huge network of sports facilities, but also in identifying and training budding sports talent in the national capital.

The sports complexes, playing fields, multi-gyms, fitness trails and golf courses that DDA has created all over the city have given to professional sportsmen and amateurs the right infrastructure to hone their talent.

There are 13 multi-sports complexes, one mini-sports complex, two golf courses and 39 multi-gyms out of which 26 are in green areas and 13 in sports complexes including two ladies’ multi-gyms, 26 playfields with a total area of 96.102 hectares, and 13 swimming pools.

The sports complexes are at Siri Fort, Saket, Rohini, Ashok Vihar, Hari Nagar, Paschim Vihar, Poorvi Delhi, Yamuna, Pitampura, Qutab Golf Cour se, Jasola, Chilla and Dwarka, Daba Gang Nath, Munirka, Bhalaswa Golf Course and Vasant Kunj — acro ss the length and breadth of the capital.

The sports complexes are membership- oriented. Various types of memberships are available, including on “pay-and-play” basis for anyone who wants to avail the sports facilities.

Funds for the maintenance of the DDA complexes are generated from various sources, including members’ monthly fee and allied collected from licensing out of snack bars, etc.

At these complexes, coaching facilities are also available in various disciplines like tennis, cricket, squash, aerobics, swimming, skating, yoga, taekwondo/karate, table tennis, horse riding, multi-gym and golf.

While major development work and upgradation of facilities are done by the DDA, minor improvements are made through funds generated from within the sports complexes.

In addition to coaching in various sports being provided on a regular basis throughout the year, special coaching camps are organ ised during summer and winter holidays for schoolchildren.

Sports initiatives by the NDMC include five modern swimming pools, playgrounds in almost all schools, an indoor stadium with modern facilities and a hockey ground that confirms to international specifications.

Plus, there is the Talkatora swimming pool.

In most densely populated colonies, youth centres and community halls with built-in sports facilities have been erected and financial grants are being provided to resident welfare associations for holding sports events.

Last Updated on Monday, 07 December 2009 09:22
 


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