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Strange Twist When airlines around the world are cutting
jobs and putting off expansion plans in response to the global economic slump and
heightened security concerns, Nepal's private-sector carriers want to go international
("A Costly Decision", SPOTLIGHT, December 14). This is strange. Why are our
carriers so keen to flying on international routes now? The authorities should not make
any hasty decisions. Besides, none of the Nepalese domestic airlines seem to have adequate
technical and marketing expertise to handle the complexities of international flights. Shailendra Thapa What An Aching Mistake Despite the various problems, Kathmandu
traffic police has left no stone unturned to manage the city's traffic problem. Likewise,
the media, too, has done a great deal in creating public awareness. Still, the traffic
accidents are rising and there is rampant increase in the number of vehicles in the
valley. The article "raffic Travails" that appeared in your esteemed magazine
(December 14) exposed some weaknesses in transport management. No doubt, the writer is
correct. But the persons quoted in the article are illusory and hypothetical. These
persons do not work at valley traffic police office. And records provided by the writer
are quite vague. It is better to first analyze in depth before writing on any serious
issue. Otherwise, the efforts go in vain. Valley Traffic Police Office Focus Inside The private airlines of the country do not
need to go for international flights yet ("A Costly Decision", SPOTLIGHT,
December 14). There is a lot they can do in the domestic sector by way of improving and
expanding flights. Given their inadequate expertise, they are bound to suffer big losses
if they are allowed to fly on international routes. Dipesh Gautam Adverse Situation After the attacks of September 11, one of
the industries that have suffered the most is aviation. Even big airliners are downsizing
and are trying hard to stay afloat ("A Costly Decision", SPOTLIGHT, December
14). In such an environment, it is absurd for small and inexperienced players to start
international flights. In fact, the private Nepalese airliners do not need to go far to
find what lies in store for them. The debacle of Necon's international flights to
Patna and Calcutta speak volumes against diving into untested waters. Bilas Gajurel Why Not? If our private airlines want to fly on
international routes, why not let them do so? ("A Costly Decision", SPOTLIGHT,
December 14). What is the problem here for Nepalis? If the sector is not profitable, the
airlines themselves will decide to withdraw. As long as they remain convinced that they
can sustain international flights, let them go for it. In case they succeed, they will be
making the country proud. Biswo Manandhar Voice Of Youth It is appalling to find a large number of
our youths involved in risk-taking behaviors like substance abuse and pre-marital sex
("Emerging Problem", SPOTLIGHT, December 7). In the absence of proper
information, youths tend to stray from their course and fall victim to risk behaviors. A
sustained flow of information and a credible media campaign can result in youth awareness.
Issues of direct concern to youths should be highlighted regularly. Furthermore, the
concerned authorities must be made aware of their responsibilities. Deepa Gurung Short Relief Following the agreement to extend the
Nepal-India trade treaty by three months, our officials might be heaving a sigh of relief
("Extended Coverage" SPOTLIGHT, December 7). But three months is not a long
time. Even a small amount of complacency could have disastrous consequences. In the
interregnum, the authorities must do their homework properly in order to convince their
Indian counterparts to renew the treaty. Chandra Bhakta Maharjan Share The Experience Nepal could learn from Indonesia's
experience in family planning ("For The People", SPOTLIGHT, December 7). A
country with a huge population and a conservative society, Indonesia has some traits
similar to those of Nepal. Therefore, its successful experience in controlling population
can surely be emulated here. Like in Indonesia, we can encourage community participation
in health issues covering population management. Shankar Shrestha CORRECTION: Error in the name of police
officer quoted in the article Traffic Travails in the last issue of SPOTLIGHT is regretted
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