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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jan 13: The State Bank service bus stand is in dire need of attention from elected representatives to resolve its persistent infrastructure issues.
A bus stand, as a public utility, is expected to provide basic amenities for passengers. While a renovation project costing Rs 4.2 crore was initiated a few years ago, work has remained incomplete for the past two years.
One of the key components of the renovation, the sunroof, has not been installed on three of the platforms, leaving passengers exposed to harsh sunlight and heavy rains. Only two platforms are partially covered, but even those lack seating arrangements, leaving passengers with no place to sit while waiting.
Additionally, there are no dustbins available, resulting in the accumulation of litter and an untidy environment. The uncovered platforms have also become sites for activities like fish drying, open urination, and other unsanitary practices, causing a foul smell and discomfort for commuters.
Despite repeated complaints from bus conductors and drivers, the lack of roofs and proper facilities continues to affect passengers, with no remedial measures taken to date.
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Rita, Germany
Mon, Jan 13 2025It shows the MCC is not in the stage to do what has to be done.Dont vote any more.Dont pay taxes till they do their work.Why no controller there?Are they not responsible for this?Where are those who took money and disappeared.?Money is gone in gutter ?
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Bala, Kudla
Mon, Jan 13 2025Firstly why this place is called State bank?? Only in our State bank of Mangalore we get meenu, tarkari and cash and Bus service.We need multi level ful pledged bus stand in different place for our city.
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Mangalorian, Mangalore
Mon, Jan 13 2025There are also illegal people selling eatables there which sit there with hot coals and smoke. Where is the police????? Busy collecting fines and filling pockets.
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Vijay P, Mangalore
Mon, Jan 13 2025If Mangaluru has any administration I wonder.
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Mbeary, Dxb
Mon, Jan 13 2025No point talking about development in mangalore. Elected representatives know very well that educated people vote for reasons other than development and as long as they do sloganeering, and talk about mutton mangalsutra jihad, they wil win election
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Vijay P, Mangalore
Mon, Jan 13 2025Eduction without gaining knowledge is a problem. People build a beautiful home (crores) and throw garbage right in front.
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M H Rashid, Kaup.
Mon, Jan 13 2025The negligence in providing basic amenities to the public, while politicians enjoy luxurious facilities worth crores, highlights the grave inequality in governance. Millions struggle for clean water, proper healthcare, and safe infrastructure, yet leaders live in comfort at public expense. This disparity erodes trust and widens the gap between the rulers and the ruled. Accountability and transparency are essential to address this injustice and prioritize the welfare of the people. However, the critical question remains: who will bell the cat and challenge this system of privilege? Only collective action and committed leadership can bring the needed change.
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Shankar, Mangaluru
Mon, Jan 13 2025First, remove the nungel meens !
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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Tue, Jan 14 2025Why Nungel Meens??? Shieft the service bus stand to Pumpwell, the city will be clean and all problems will solve.
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