Govt. college students stage road blockade near Sholinghur demanding better amenities, frequent bus services

Students said the Government Arts and Science College campus lacks basic amenities and enough bus connectivity. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Students of Government Arts and Science College at Mel Venkatapuram village near Sholinghur town in Ranipet blocked the Sholinghur-Arakkonam Main Road on Thursday, demanding better civic amenities on the campus and additional bus services from Sholinghur town to the campus.Students said the college has been a lifeline for hundreds of students in at least 15 surrounding villages between the towns of Sholingur and Arakkonam, a distance of around 30 km. “Most of the buses do not halt near the campus. Students have to walk at least 500 metres to reach the campus. Many times, students have to miss the first hour of the classes,” said a student.At pr