Poor signage
Motorists are facing difficulties due to lack of proper signboards in Puthery, where four-lane flyover construction work is under way. The area is poorly lit at night due to absence of adequate streetlights, resulting in accidents involving two-wheelers. The district administration should take immediate steps to install proper directional signboards and adequate streetlights in the area to ensure the safety of motorists.
Selvakumar,
South Thamaraikulam.
Rabies control
This is with reference to the article, “Tirunelveli Corporation administers anti-rabies vaccination to 2,026 stray dogs,” published in The Hindu on September 22. The Corporation’s intense vaccination and sterilisation drive is a praiseworthy measure for tackling rabies and controlling stray dog population. The project could enable several neglected community dogs to be safely neutered and vaccinated before being humanely returned to their original localities.
Monita Sutherson,
Nagercoil.
Composting initiative
This is with reference to the report published in The Hindu on September 25 on Tirunelveli Corporation’s waste-to=manure initiative. Processing 921 tonnes of biodegradable waste into natural manure for use in local home gardens and farms is a commendable environmental initiative. The Corporation Commissioner’s recent doorstep inspection at Vannarapettai highlights a strong commitment to enforcing waste segregation at source. While micro compost units are doing excellent work, this model cannot survive without active participation of residents, schools, colleges and commercial eateries across Tirunelveli and Palayamkottai.
Additionally, the civic body could consider teaching residents with available backyard space on managing household composting. This unique community driven enterprise is a major step forward, and it is now up to the citizens to ensure its long-term success.
Rajakumar Arulanandham,
Palayamkottai.
Published – September 27, 2026 05:36 pm IST
