Promote exports

Export promotion is one of the major indicators to measure any country’s economy. Nepal’s exports before 1970 were mostly destined to India only. Even after 1970, with the establishment of Trade Promotion Centre, Nepal’s import and export trade (now almost at 65 per cent) has been to and from India.

The role or share of foreign countries in Nepal’s exports has been declining steadily. There is, therefore, a challenge before the country to gear up its exports to other nations, while not letting exports to India suffer at any cost. If the export sector is neglected, our economy may die eventually, especially at a time when the tourism sector is not doing too well. Given the hostile situation in the country, the industries are also not running well of late. In order to improve our economy, we must increase our exports of whatever Nepali products are available to

India and other countries simultaneously.

Suman Kumar Regmi, Kathmandu

Why delay?

This is in response to the news “Alliance must work together” published in THT on May 25. The news mentioned that a high-ranking official at India’s External Affairs Ministry said that Nepal’s government has not yet informed India and Interpol about the withdrawal of the terrorist tag from the Maoists and the Red Corner notices issued against the Maoist leaders. Why should there be any delay in this matter? Since the peace talks have already been initiated, the government must write to both India and Interpol to release the Maoist leaders and cadres immediately.

Sabita Giri, via e-mail

Irresponsible

Due to some irresponsible doctors, the entire medical community had to come

under attack recently. The public anger is not always unjustified because there have been cases of death due to the doctor’s or hospital staff’s negligence. The May 25 incident when an irate mob vandalised Everest Nursing Home was also directed towards

careless doctors.

Shiva Neupane, Himalayan White House College

Unfair

Although some doctors have been blamed for irresponsible behaviour while treating emergency patients, it is not right to take the law into one’s own hand by resorting to vandalising hospital property. Violent behaviour is no solution to any problem. The guilty should be punished after a thorough investigation. It is unfair to blame all the

doctors for the irresponsible acts of a few.

Asha Singh, via e-mail

Clean first

After the declaration of truce by both the government and the Maoists, the Kathmandu Valley has seen a rise in the number of tourists. This must have provided some relief to the small and big entrepreneurs who have been severely affected by the recent wave of bandhs in the Valley. Unfortunately, while I was moving around in Thamel recently, I was aghast to find shabby roads and the improper management of sewage pipes. The authorities concerned haven’t taken any step to solve the problem of rising pollution in the capital’s prime areas. A clean and green Valley is a must to attract tourists.

Parasmani Pageni,

via e-mail