Apropos of the news story “Nepal gets first woman chief justice” (THT, April 14, Page 4), it is a great pleasure to get a fearless woman judge with zero tolerance for corruption. Corruption is the cause of the slow pace in developmental works in Nepal. Let us hope that she will make a corruption free country with her unbiased judgment. She was the first judge allowing women to pass their citizenship certificate to their children. So, we believe she will do great justice to women and the human rights sector. We believe every Nepali girl will get justice and peace during her stewardship in the Supreme Court. Although she will be serving the apex court only for 16 months she is expected to uphold the image of the judiciary by maintaining her independent posture. It is hoped that she will settle the notorious corruption cases that have remained pending for several years.

Susmita Humagain, Kavre

Modernise

This refers to the article “Traffic Woes” by Brabim Karki (THT,April 13, page 8). It is a matter of fact that the traffic problem is increasing day by day and is going to be much more dangerous for the citizens. Most do not follow the traffic rules and the traffic police cannot handle them. Bikers are often a headache and we need to focus more on such offenders. The other example of neglect is using hand phones while driving, driving when you are sleepy, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and playing loud music while driving. All of these reckless acts can be overcome by taking some steps such as the use of Bluetooth phone devices when receiving or making a call while driving. If the authorities are interested in proper traffic management, the police organization needs to be modernised and upgraded. Duty timings of traffic cops should be extended to man  busy junctions to check erring motorists.

Vinod C. Dixit, Ahmedabad

PM’s speech

This has reference to the news story “PM makes tall promises, calls for national consensus” (THT, April 13, Page 1). We all know about the problems the country is facing since he came to power. He need not repeat them in live telecast. He, however, admitted that reconstruction works were delayed due to various reasons that he did not mention. Since he is the executive head of the government he should be able to fix the problems that have hindered the reconstruction works. He cannot pass the buck to others for the slow progress on reconstruction works which should have been done within a couple of months after the devastating earthquakes. If he cannot get cooperation from his civil servants he can take action against them for non-compliance to their duty and responsibility they are supposed to discharge. How can a homeless family survive without food, shelter and education for its children? What I learn from media reports is that the civil servants have not cooperated with the government and demanded additional facilities for them, not for those living under the tents.

Saroj Wagle, Bara