Preposterous strike

Yet again, another call for strike, that too for an indefinite period, in the education institutions is preposterously declared by some irresponsible factions. More ridiculous are the state authorities and the education institutions themselves because, in spite of repeated assaults that have caused huge loss to the education sector, they do not seem to be serious in resolving the crisis. The students and their guardians have been severely affected and it has cost them dearly. And the State, which seems inept in handling such matters, has totally neglected the issue this time. Now, the whole education sector and the stakeholders should find a solution. There has to be an end to the dispute and reach a sensible outcome. If one cannot find a way out, why do the other party not draft the solution and solve it once and for all? Moreover, the commercialisation and politicisation of this sector is simply unacceptable.

Vimal Thapa, Kathmandu

Irresponsible

The media has often behaved strangely at certain times. I would like to present a case in point. Last Wednesday morning I received a call from a relative. Unexpected as it was, I was informed that the SLC exam results were announced. At the same time, one of the TV channels had also broadcast similar news. The morning ceased to be an ordinary one because my anxiety knew no bounds as I had appeared for the exam this time. It went on to say that the result was posted on a website and the address was also provided. Notwithstanding its hotline telephone service for the common people, the news, later proved to be erroneous. It was later said that the result was incomplete. The SLC candidates and their guardians remained confused the whole day. I request the authorities to refrain from committing such blunders and urge the media to verify reports.

Savitri Gurung, via e-mail

Frustration

This is in response to the article by Shovan Dev Pant recently published in THT. The writer talked about the high cost on restructuring the Nepal Bank Ltd and the Rastriya Banijya Bank. In these two banks, problems were so acute that the government had to turn to foreign experts. Though this team of experts are led by foreigners, most of the professionals are Nepalis. And the salaries paid to the professionals are quite high by the local standards. The writer himself was part of the team assigned at the Nepal Bank Ltd. However, he left the team midway through the project. He has admitted in this article that reduction in NPA to a level of 10 per cent in two years is impossible. Thus, the sky-high expenses will prove futile. Though both banks are in the process of implementation of modern accounting system along with computerisation, there are difficulties on the conversion of manual database into digital one — the writer has said so. However, he has not suggested any alternative means. After reading the whole article, I realised that the writer has expressed only his frustration.

Ajay Regmi, Baneshwor

Suggestion

For a long time now, I have been following the write-ups of young writers in the Midway section and savouring a variety of tastes. No doubt, it is a good symptom that so many aspirant writers speak out their mind in an unprecedented way. As a keen reader, I get an immense pleasure while reading their articles which reflect their emerging exquisite flair for language and eloquence. However, most of them have same voice. They should be encouraged to write on a variety of topics.

P R Joshi, via e-mail