Ferries cannot reach Tannirbavi jetty because of the low water-level Operators stop the boats a little away from shore Schoolchildren from Tannirbhavi, Bengre villages are the worst hit — Photo: R. Eswarraj HARDSHIP: Passengers have to exert themselves to reach the shore after alighting from the ferry, at Taneerbavi. MANGALORE: Thousands of people commuting by ferries between Sultan Batheri and Tannirbavi have been demanding construction of jetties on both sides. The Government conceded the demand about three months ago, but the jetty at Tannirbavi has been rendered useless as ferries cannot approach it because the water is not deep enough there. Tourist attraction K. Gautham, a ferry operator, said the jetty would be useful only if a large quantity of sand was removed to increase the depth of water or the jetty extended till...
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