Deadly Mexico flu

This is in reference to the news article “Mexico flu a potential pandemic: WHO”, (THT, April 25). The fear of the worst has been evidenced. The outbreak of the new multi-strain swine flu virus transmitted from human to human has killed 62 people in Mexico and sickened eight

people in the US. Health experts had warned earlier about the adaptability of the virus and the changing of its genetic codes. Furthermore, the health experts had clarified earlier that the most deadly aspect of the virus is that it can be transmitted from one human to another. It is high time now the Government of Nepal educated the citizens about this swine flu virus and teach the

citizens about the precautions and safety measures to be taken.

Cool Cristofer, Lake Side Deplorable This is reference to the news

“Attack on teachers condemned” (THT, April 27). The smearing of soot on TU Vice Chancellor and Rector by students indeed needs to be condemned. This is the first time in the history of the

University that such a thing has happened. This shows how some students have stooped to in

getting their demands fulfilled.

Surely, any dispute can be settled through negotiations. That the students chose instead to try to humiliate their teachers shows their irresponsible behaviour considering that these students were from such a prestigious institution of high learning.

Stringent action should be

taken against the culprits so as to deter others from carrying out similar atrocities. In our culture teachers are always respected, thus, it is unbecoming on the part of the students to behave in such a pitiable manner. One now begins to wonder where the country’s institutions of higher learning are now headed.

However, now that the students have apologized for the deplorable act, let not such incidents be repeated in the future.

Dipak Karki, Kalanki

Woes

Apropos of the news report “Curfew clamped in Tarai areas” (THT, April 27) due to the indefinite bandh called by Tharuhat, normal life has been crippled in the Tarai region but nothing concrete has been done to deal with this matter. Who will understand the woes of the

common people? The government and all political parties are busy with the army row, but on this matter they appear to be deaf. We in this region are facing bandhs from time to time. When will we be free from this kind of culture? Who will set us free from this? I request all the concerned parties to understand the plight of the common people and solve the problem as soon as possible.

David Kainee, Kailali

Irresponsible

It is now clear that the UCPN-Maoist is hell bent on capturing state power (THT, April 27). We see the Maoists attacking virtually all the democratic institutions. The latest are the attacks carried on the army.

They have already tried to carry out attacks on the judiciary and the free press, among other things. The intentions of the Maoist to capture the state power is now clear. The people have given the Maoists the mandate to write a new constitution. Instead they are putting one impediment after another and obstructing the path to do so. The Maoists have yet to abide by the commitments they have made while signing the peace accord. The Maoists should show that they are a responsible political party truly committed to democracy and the well being of the people of this country.

Kapil Kharel, via e-mail

Hassles

The land revenue offices are notorious for dilly dallying.

Despite repeated assurances from different administration that they would carry out

reforms, it is business as usual in these offices as a result of which works that could be done in

minutes takes days and even months. If we were to closely monitor the activities of the staff in these offices then there is clearly something amiss. In other words, unethical dealings are being carried out to expedite work.

Since this is obvious to the authorities, one wonders why they are not taking prompt

action against the culprits. In the absence of steps to control such rampant corruption, the work of the ordinary people are being held up, and they have to face hassles. Clearly, the staff who

get their salaries from the tax payers’ money should be providing the people with honest, prompt service.

R Pradhan, Old Baneswor