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End of Terrorism? 
The cover story "Tourism Hope and Anxiety" (SPOTLIGHT SEP 22) shows that peace is ultimate truth and desire of every Nepalese people. After Janaandolan II, people have felt a kind of relief. To some extent they have felt peace in the country. But is it the end of terrorism? As tourism is one of the most sensitive industries, the daily strikes, traffic jams and crimes had hurt its prospects. Not only this, the Maoist insurgency and extortion had made the tourism field terrible. On the one hand, Maoist leaders give speech on peace and stability and on the other hand, they continue asking for donations. Here a question raises- is there no way to return back to lasting peace and
stability? The whole of Nepalese society is expecting durable peace returning to the country.
Krishna Gurung
Maitidevi
Hurt Tourism
As Nepal is rich in cultural heritage tradition, water resources, mountains and so many others, many foreigners are attracted "Tourism Hope and Anxiety" (SPOTLIGHT SEP 22). The foreign currency provided by the foreigners really makes the financial position strong of the country. While tourists come to visit the country many hotels are needed for their stay whether they are five-star or non-star hotels. Many Nepali workers are employed by these hotels. They are financially secure because of the arrival of tourists. No doubt, Many Nepalese survive because of tourism industry. Despite the fact that many people are engaged and employed in hotels and tourism industry, the insurgency and threat of Maoists has hurt this sector. The environment created by Maoist insurgency and extortion have made it very difficult for the workers to survive. The tourism industry is facing unprecedented crises. Forced donations from tourism industry, harassment of management and daily increase of unnatural and undesirable activities have seriously affected the whole sector. If the situation goes in the same way in coming days, the peace process will remain an unfulfilled hope forever.
Bishnu KC
Sanepa
Easy Announcement
Is it good to announce separate ten percent of seats to underprivileged groups such as girls, Dalits and Indigenous people in private schools without informing them by the government? Whether the private schools are financially strong or not, can government decide on such matter alone? Obviously to introduce reservation in private schools is good for those students who are economically poor. It helps them to get good education. But there should be discussion between government and PABSON so that both can reach to proper decision. Otherwise, such decision can never be implemented. Announcement is an easy task but implementation is difficult.
Bipul Sharma
Hattisar
Repetition of Mistakes
The unilateral decision by the government to impose quotas on scholarships to underprivileged students even in private schools has generated huge debate. Just recently we have seen in India how such policy is misunderstood and mis-implemented. There students of prestigious colleges like All India Institute of Medical Sciences have come out openly against reservation policy. Indian government was forced to announce that it would increase the number of seats in such prestigious colleges in order to accommodate the students who are chosen on the basis of quotas. Can Nepal government also announce such policy? If not, they should have entered into close consultations with private school operators to discuss and decide the proper way forward.
Bikas Karki
Kumaripati
Good Decision
The private schools in the country have turned commercial. They earn millions of rupees every year. Therefore, it is only proper that they should spend some of their profits to help the society. Private schools, too, have social responsibility. They can bear the responsibility by giving scholarship quotas to students from underprivileged section of society.
Kebal Rai
Maharajgunj
Welcome Profile
Multifaceted personality Ujwal Ghimire's profile (SPOTLIGHT Sep 22) was a good one. Various kinds of readers are there in the country who have different tastes. For those readers who want to sink in entertainment segment, the profile of this magazine is very helpful. It definitely gives pleasure to them. Personality like Ujwal Ghimire must be chosen in profile in the coming days as well. While reading profile, readers expect to know about all things related to him. That's why I suggest you to include all the things related to a personality in future profiles.
Pawan Thapa
New Baneshwore
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