Keep it clean
Incorrectly placed waste bins are a common sight everywhere in Bur Dubai ("Bins are a menace in Bur Dubai", Gulf News, September 2). All the restaurants throw their garbage outside the bin, which spreads all over and creates a [bad] smell. It is difficult to pass by a waste bin. People also throw their waste bags on streets rather than throwing them in the bins, which makes the streets look dirty all the time. Restaurants and vegetable shops should be fined heavily if found throwing their garbage bags outside the bin. Cleaners should try to keep the area clean. I would also like to request all individuals to take it as their duty to keep their city and surroundings clean because we are all literate.
From Mr Naresh, Dubai
Regular waste
It clearly shows that these waste [bins] on the walkways are a result of bad practices and lack of knowledge and education amongst residents. People including the community reporter need to be educated not to put their waste on the pavement, regardless of the location of bins. Bins are for regular household waste and not furniture, wood or packaging materials.
From Mr Rashid Karkain, Dubai
Eid in Pakistan
This time around millions of Pakistanis will celebrate Eid in tent cities, scattered camps and broken houses. The flood is a great tragedy of the 21st century. I thank God that the donors have realised the tragedy and funds are pouring in from all around! As usual the government is leaving no stone unturned to mint money. The city where I was born, Jati, and Sujawal where I am currently living — both located in the Thatta district, Sindh province, Pakistan — have drowned in flood water. Who is responsible for this human tragedy? Is it Nature or our wrongdoings? Even the world first posed a question about the proper usage of the flood relief aid due to our government’s history of corruption. But, the good omen is that organisations are making sincere efforts toward the flood relief. I would like to suggest that such organisations and donors take collective efforts for Eid packages, including food items and clothes for children.
From Mr Aijaz Ali Khuwaja, Islamabad, Pakistan
Adding a few points
I am a resident of The Gardens in Dubai and I read your report [about it] with keen interest (“Neighbourhood: The Gardens”, Gulf News, September 4).I have been living here for four years. Due to the proximity to the swimming pool, my sons who are just four and seven years old have learnt swimming. The cricket ground, football ground, basketball court, tennis court, badminton court, swimming pools and the various play areas are all well planned and easily accessible. But I wish that the entrance to the Emirates Road was opened. The road which has The Gardens on one side and Discovery Gardens on the other does not connect to the Emirates Road. I also think that a supermarket should be opened in the area as many residents have to travel to nearby malls for their groceries.
From Mr Spencer D’Mello, Dubai
Unrealistic statistics
The growth of the Indian economy is reflected in quantity only but not in quality (“Indian economy reflects new order”, Gulf News, September 2). The fruit of such expansion is enjoyed by a limited [number of] people or is in the hands of a few individuals. In many cases, Indian statistics are unrealistic because of the way they have been cooked up. For example the classification of Indian population into those above poverty line and below poverty line is based on the will of local politicians. In such a scenario, it is always better to have further diligence before relying on such numbers.
From Mr Salim Panthodi, Abu Dhabi
