We Can't Afford To Waste Water

Water problem in Chintamani needs no introduction, each of us have faced the problem in one or the other way – be it buying water, getting water for daily purposes from distant places every morning, the list can go endless. While there are different ways to solve the crisis, the most important way and something that each one of us can contribute to minimize the problem is being responsible and conserve water in any which way possible, primarily preventing loss of this valuable natural resource.

I noticed water leaking from the source valve and LOT of water entering the drainage DIRECTLY from the valve for three days in a row. It’s a terrible scene – if this problem is addressed responsibly and timely, it is as simple as someone not paying Rs. 100 for water or some one not travelling long distance to fetch a pot of water.

Look at the photos and video – is it so difficult to fix the water leak here and conserve one of the most valuable resources we need every day?

Posted By Dr Abijit Raghunath

Although there is a huge progress in providing potable water  to the households we still can't afford to waste water, especially during this time when people are grieving without proper monsoons. CC  appreciates the concern of our dear reader. We as the citizens have to notify the concerned department in the municipal corporation and persist on immediate action. Responsibility rests on everyone of us. 

A Businessman Dies-Traffic Disorder Inflicted Tragedy.

Photos courtesy: Mr Kalyan, Padmavathi Studio

 The freak accident in the morning at the Double Road circle took it's toll killing the young businessman on the spot. The man who had left his home for the day's business died less than a kilometer from his home. May God give their family the strength to overcome the grief. May his soul rest in peace.

Chintamani is not anymore a small town.The traffic has increased considerably. The quality of the roads have also improved to facilitate free movement of the vehicles. But the traffic rule violation is rampant. The careless pedestrians, the rash and negligent drivers all give way to the accidents such as this mornings tragedy . The vehicles driven by reckless drivers are misusing the newly laid roads to get cheap thrills. Few even find pleasure driving through one way or on the wrong side of the streets especially at the circles. Do we all deserve good roads at all??

Can't we follow traffic rules? Do we need police to control us?

All these traffic woes has to be addressed urgently by the traffic police in a different and in an effective manner. The town now demands traffic signals, pedestrian crossings on few traffic junctions/circles.
Further, hope we do not have to learn lessons at the cost of precious lives of our fellow citizens.

The Indian roads are the number one death agents, out playing even the deadliest contagious diseases. Click here