Archive for November, 2007
Bhutan poll panel disqualifies political party (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Nov 30 (PTI) In a move that might not be encouraging for Bhutan’s transition to a democratic set-up, the Himalayan kingdom’s poll panel has disqualified a party for “failing to prove its credibility”, leaving only two parties in the fray for next year’s elections.
Bhutan lifts ban on Indian poultry products (The Times of India)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has lifted the ban on the import of poultry products from India. Imports from India are expected to hit Bhutanese markets within a week, livestock officials said.
Bhutan refugees speak through art (BBC News)
A group of young Bhutanese refugees in Nepal tell stories of hardship through works of art, Charles Haviland reports.
Tenuous reinstatement of Ten Sports (Kuensel)
1 December, 2007 - There is good and bad news for Bhutanese soccer fans. The Bhutan InfoCom and Media Authority (BICMA) had instructed cable operators to reinstate the sports channel, Tensports.
Indian MPs to discuss refugee issue with Bhutan (Nepalnews. com)
A delegation of Indian parliamentarians is set to visit Thimphu to take account of the preparation of the first democratic elections there, and also hold discussion with Bhutanese leaders, bureaucrats and the King over the possibility of giving voting rights to refugees living in Nepal.
âBalloons of Bhutanâ (Kuensel)
29 November, 2007 - There are many ways of telling a story. The most common and, perhaps the oldest, is the oral tradition, still strong in Bhutan. Today, stories are told through the written word, films, music and art.
Bhutanese refugees share their despair through art (OneWorld South Asia)
Basudev Osti, Rinchin Tamang and Rebika Bhandari, all aged 17, have grown up in the seven camps that are home to more than 100,000 refugees in south-east Nepal.
Sansui Software Pvt. Ltd. (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Nov 28 (PTI) India and Bhutan have decided to enhance security along their borders to check infiltration of militant groups of the northeast into the Himalayan nation.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Vigil along Assam-Bhutan border to check rebel movement (rediff.com)
India and Bhutan have decided to enhance security along their borders to check infiltration of militant groups of the north-east into the Himalayan nation.
GNH much appreciated, but more to be done
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| A Bhutanese anim (nun) participates in the GNH youth forum in Thailand |
1 December, 2007 - “we want Bhutan to succeed. Thank you for the precious gift.Â
These were the resounding messages from participants of the third international conference on Gross National Happiness held in Thailand from November 22 to 28.
Police crack tourist theft case
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1 December, 2007 - One of the several suspects interrogated by police admitted robbing the American Trekking group on the night of October 24.
Former Thrompon acquitted
1 December, 2007 - The Thimphu district court has acquitted former thrompon (mayor) of Thimphu city corporation, Phuntsho Wangdi, who had been charged with illegally regularizing 2.4 decimal of excess land by the Office of the Attorney General.
EveryoneÂs a tshogpa
1 December, 2007 - If there is one village in Bhutan where households are equally divided in their support for the two parties, it is Janganma in Phongmey, Trashigang.
312,817 voters on final electoral roll
1 December, 2007 - About 79 percent of the Bhutanese eligible voters have registered to vote during the one-day National Council election on December 31.
Tenuous reinstatement of Ten Sports
1 December, 2007 - There is good and bad news for Bhutanese soccer fans.
The Bhutan InfoCom and Media Authority (BICMA) had instructed cable operators to reinstate the sports channel, Tensports.
GNH needs to come home
1 December, 2007 - What is heavier than the mountains, more precious than gold?
For participants, who attended the third international GNH conference in Bangkok, it is the responsibility to translate the concept of Gross National Happiness into national policies and priorities.
Upper House has lower profile
Party politics hogs public interest
30 November, 2007 -
With 20 elected members and five eminent persons appointed by the Druk Gyalpo, the National Council will primarily act as a house of review on matters affecting the security and sovereignty of the country and the interest of the nation and the people.
The verdict is in: climate change impact inevitable
29 November, 2007 - Imagine that a huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth. Scientists tell us that there is a ten percent chance of a collision in 10 years and the consequences of its impact will be catastrophic. Your government advises you not to panic and reminds you that there is a 90 percent chance that the asteroid will miss the Earth. Do you decide not to worry, or do you demand that your government mobilizes all of the resources at its disposal to eliminate the risk?
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| Telling tales, the technological way |
29 November, 2007 - There are many ways of telling a story.
The most common and, perhaps the oldest, is the oral tradition, still strong in Bhutan. Today, stories are told through the written word, films, music and art.
Bhutan lifts ban on Indian poultry products (The Times of India)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has lifted the ban on the import of poultry products from India. Imports from India are expected to hit Bhutanese markets within a week, livestock officials said.
Bhutan refugees speak through art (BBC News)
A group of young Bhutanese refugees in Nepal tell stories of hardship through works of art, Charles Haviland reports.
Indian MPs to discuss refugee issue with Bhutan (Nepalnews. com)
A delegation of Indian parliamentarians is set to visit Thimphu to take account of the preparation of the first democratic elections there, and also hold discussion with Bhutanese leaders, bureaucrats and the King over the possibility of giving voting rights to refugees living in Nepal.
âBalloons of Bhutanâ (Kuensel)
29 November, 2007 - There are many ways of telling a story. The most common and, perhaps the oldest, is the oral tradition, still strong in Bhutan. Today, stories are told through the written word, films, music and art.
Sansui Software Pvt. Ltd. (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Nov 28 (PTI) India and Bhutan have decided to enhance security along their borders to check infiltration of militant groups of the northeast into the Himalayan nation.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Vigil along Assam-Bhutan border to check rebel movement (rediff.com)
India and Bhutan have decided to enhance security along their borders to check infiltration of militant groups of the north-east into the Himalayan nation.
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal opt for new life in US (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Kathmandu, Nov 27 (IANS) Almost half of the Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have opted for a new life in the US, with the percentage expected to grow.
IOM begins interviewing Bhutanese refugees in Nepal (People’s Daily)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) began interviewing the Bhutanese refugees opting for third country resettlement in the United States (US) in eastern Nepal on Tuesday. According to The Himalayan Times daily Wednesd …
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal opt for new life in US (EARTHtimes.org)
Kathmandu, Nov 27 - Almost half of the Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have opted for a new life in the US, with the percentage expected to grow.
The verdict is in: climate change impact inevitable
29 November, 2007 - Imagine that a huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth. Scientists tell us that there is a ten percent chance of a collision in 10 years and the consequences of its impact will be catastrophic. Your government advises you not to panic and reminds you that there is a 90 percent chance that the asteroid will miss the Earth. Do you decide not to worry, or do you demand that your government mobilizes all of the resources at its disposal to eliminate the risk?
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| Telling tales, the technological way |
29 November, 2007 - There are many ways of telling a story.
The most common and, perhaps the oldest, is the oral tradition, still strong in Bhutan. Today, stories are told through the written word, films, music and art.
Sustaining the Bjoka way of life
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| Bamboo and cane constitute their economic bedrock |
29 November, 2007 - With the transfer of ownership of 1,591 acres of forest to the Bjoka Gongphel Tserzo Tshogpa, a village community forest management group, the people of Kheng Bjoka, whose lives are inextricably linked with cane and bamboo, will no longer have to walk for days to Panbang to obtain a permit to use forest resources.
Bridges rebuilt ahead of schedule
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| The bridge over the river Sunkosh |
29 November, 2007 - BhutanÂs road network, the countryÂs main means of transportation, should become safer and more efficient with three aging bridges on the national highways rebuilt by the government of Japan.
SAARC inter-school debate
Private school students win right to represent Bhutan
29 November, 2007 - For the first time ever, Bhutan will participate and compete against other SAARC countries in the super finals of the 10th Dr Mahbub Ul haq Memorial Inter-school Debate Competition in New Delhi, India, on December 3.
ICRC comes calling - for the 26th time
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29 November, 2007 - Within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Bhutan is as important as any other country in the world, according to the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC) head of the regional delegation in New Delhi, Mr Vincent Nicod.
Drugyel school upgraded for deaf students
29 November, 2007 - Next March, when the 22 deaf students of the Deaf Education Unit in Drugyell lower secondary school, Paro, return to school, they will study in new classrooms, stay in new hostels and have a new resource centre.
The world needs Gross National Happiness
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| Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji with the Thai PM General Surayud Chulanont (fourth from left) at the conference |
28 November, 2007 - About 300 scholars, politicians, monks, journalists, youth, bureaucrats, and economists from around the world are gathered in Bangkok this week to discuss and give new depth to Gross National Happiness, a concept that is being increasingly sought as an answer to some of the negative global trends today.
On GNH
28 November, 2007 - The third international conference on Gross National Happiness is going on in Bangkok, attended by about 300 people. Meanwhile the question we are asking at home is ÂAnother conference? To a number of Bhutanese people, including senior civil servants, GNH is the rhetoric we use to impress foreigners.
BPUP is out of the game
28 November, 2007 - The Election Commission of Bhutan yesterday disqualified the Bhutan People United Party (BPUP) from registering as a political party in the country because it was out of tune with the noble aspirations of the Constitution of Bhutan, a press release from the commission said.
Bhutan lifts ban on Indian poultry products (The Times of India)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has lifted the ban on the import of poultry products from India. Imports from India are expected to hit Bhutanese markets within a week, livestock officials said.
Indian MPs to discuss refugee issue with Bhutan (Nepalnews. com)
A delegation of Indian parliamentarians is set to visit Thimphu to take account of the preparation of the first democratic elections there, and also hold discussion with Bhutanese leaders, bureaucrats and the King over the possibility of giving voting rights to refugees living in Nepal.
Sansui Software Pvt. Ltd. (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Nov 28 (PTI) India and Bhutan have decided to enhance security along their borders to check infiltration of militant groups of the northeast into the Himalayan nation.
Vigil along Assam-Bhutan border to check rebel movement (rediff.com)
India and Bhutan have decided to enhance security along their borders to check infiltration of militant groups of the north-east into the Himalayan nation.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal opt for new life in US (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Kathmandu, Nov 27 (IANS) Almost half of the Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have opted for a new life in the US, with the percentage expected to grow.
IOM begins interviewing Bhutanese refugees in Nepal (People’s Daily)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) began interviewing the Bhutanese refugees opting for third country resettlement in the United States (US) in eastern Nepal on Tuesday. According to The Himalayan Times daily Wednesd …
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal opt for new life in US (EARTHtimes.org)
Kathmandu, Nov 27 - Almost half of the Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have opted for a new life in the US, with the percentage expected to grow.
Border patrolling to be beefed up (Kuensel)
28 November, 2007 - The fifth border district coordination meeting (BDCM) between high level officials of the Assam state government and Bhutan, which was held in Sarpang on November 25-26, agreed to intensify patrolling along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory.
In Nehruâs Bhutan steps, 50 years on (The Telegraph)
Siliguri, Nov. 26: India and Bhutan have planned to jointly celebrate the golden jubilee of Jawaharlal Nehruâs first visit to the Himalayan kingdom next year.
The world needs Gross National Happiness
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| Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji with the Thai PM General Surayud Chulanont (fourth from left) at the conference |
28 November, 2007 - About 300 scholars, politicians, monks, journalists, youth, bureaucrats, and economists from around the world are gathered in Bangkok this week to discuss and give new depth to Gross National Happiness, a concept that is being increasingly sought as an answer to some of the negative global trends today.
On GNH
28 November, 2007 - The third international conference on Gross National Happiness is going on in Bangkok, attended by about 300 people. Meanwhile the question we are asking at home is ÂAnother conference? To a number of Bhutanese people, including senior civil servants, GNH is the rhetoric we use to impress foreigners.
BPUP is out of the game
28 November, 2007 - The Election Commission of Bhutan yesterday disqualified the Bhutan People United Party (BPUP) from registering as a political party in the country because it was out of tune with the noble aspirations of the Constitution of Bhutan, a press release from the commission said.
Women taken under the wing
28 November, 2007 - The first light of day is yet to appear in Jangtsephu, a remote village in Toetso gewog of Trashiyangtse, bordering the Indian province of Tawang. In a small cottage there, 50-year old Jamyang has completed her household chores.
Border patrolling to be beefed up
28 November, 2007 - The fifth border district coordination meeting (BDCM) between high level officials of the Assam state government and Bhutan, which was held in Sarpang on November 25-26, agreed to intensify patrolling along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory.
Japanese grant for voter education
28 November, 2007 - The Japan government is extending a grant of about Nu 41.7 million (US$ 1.07 million) to support voter education on the countryÂs first parliamentary elections.
The Buddhist Ethic of Kingship
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| Professor Robert Thurman |
27 November, 2007 - Professor Robert Thurman is a widely known geshey in the west and is highly regarded by Buddhists all over the world.
He is the Je Tsongkhapa Professor at Columbia University in New York and describes himself as a rim, or a non-sectarian non-partisan follower of Tibetan Buddhism.
He spoke to Kuensel about democracy, Buddhism and on the talk ÂDharmaraja - The Buddhist Ethic of Kingship, according to NagarjunaÂs Rosary of Jewels.Â
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26 November, 2007 - The past few weeks have been a never-ending gruelling period for 16-year old Sonam Dema. With the board exams commencing from December 1, she had literally pored hours over her books.
Serious and hardworking by nature, she has revised her syllabus twice, solved numerous sample papers, and even hoisted a lungdhar (prayer flag). ÂNow all I need to do is go to Dechenphug and pray that I donÂt spoil my papers, she said.
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Sonam Tshering Dechen, 12, from Babesa-Thimphu, is a class VII student at Lungtenzampa middle secondary school. Hear her on how she prepares for her annual exams which are currently in progress.
1. How do you prepare for your annual exams?
I visit temples and study really hard.
Dead ManÂs Present
26 November, 2007 - ÂYouÂre risking your
life, said the doctor. However his warning did not deter DrimedÂs firm decision. Drimed persisted, ÂYou say, you donÂt have any blood in the bank.You wonÂt accept mine.You canÂt let him die that way, doctor …Â
Bhutan lifts ban on Indian poultry products (The Times of India)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has lifted the ban on the import of poultry products from India. Imports from India are expected to hit Bhutanese markets within a week, livestock officials said.
Indian MPs to discuss refugee issue with Bhutan (Nepalnews. com)
A delegation of Indian parliamentarians is set to visit Thimphu to take account of the preparation of the first democratic elections there, and also hold discussion with Bhutanese leaders, bureaucrats and the King over the possibility of giving voting rights to refugees living in Nepal.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal opt for new life in US (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Kathmandu, Nov 27 (IANS) Almost half of the Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have opted for a new life in the US, with the percentage expected to grow.
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal opt for new life in US (EARTHtimes.org)
Kathmandu, Nov 27 - Almost half of the Bhutanese refugees living in Nepal have opted for a new life in the US, with the percentage expected to grow.
In Nehruâs Bhutan steps, 50 years on (The Telegraph)
Siliguri, Nov. 26: India and Bhutan have planned to jointly celebrate the golden jubilee of Jawaharlal Nehruâs first visit to the Himalayan kingdom next year.
India loses out to Bhutan on Human Development Index (IBN live)
Myanmar is placed higher than India and Pak, at 132, just above Bhutan.
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal demand security (People’s Daily)
Bhutanese refugees in the refugee camps in Jhapa district in eastern Nepal have asked the Nepali government to provide a secure and fearless environment for refugees aspiring to opt for third-country resettlement, local media reported on Tu …
Photo exhibit on ancient ties between Sikkim and Bhutan (New Kerala)
Gangtok, Nov 26 : A photo exhibit on the ancient ties and bonds shared between Sikkim and Bhutan was inaugurated today here at Namgyal Institute of Technology (NIT) by Lhumpo Dago Tshering, Bhutan Ambassador to India.
Bhutan better than India on Human Development Index (IBN live)
Index ranks countries on life expectancy, adult literacy and school enrollment.
The Buddhist Ethic of Kingship
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| Professor Robert Thurman |
27 November, 2007 - Professor Robert Thurman is a widely known geshey in the west and is highly regarded by Buddhists all over the world.
He is the Je Tsongkhapa Professor at Columbia University in New York and describes himself as a rim, or a non-sectarian non-partisan follower of Tibetan Buddhism.
He spoke to Kuensel about democracy, Buddhism and on the talk ÂDharmaraja - The Buddhist Ethic of Kingship, according to NagarjunaÂs Rosary of Jewels.Â
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26 November, 2007 - The past few weeks have been a never-ending gruelling period for 16-year old Sonam Dema. With the board exams commencing from December 1, she had literally pored hours over her books.
Serious and hardworking by nature, she has revised her syllabus twice, solved numerous sample papers, and even hoisted a lungdhar (prayer flag). ÂNow all I need to do is go to Dechenphug and pray that I donÂt spoil my papers, she said.
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Sonam Tshering Dechen, 12, from Babesa-Thimphu, is a class VII student at Lungtenzampa middle secondary school. Hear her on how she prepares for her annual exams which are currently in progress.
1. How do you prepare for your annual exams?
I visit temples and study really hard.
Dead ManÂs Present
26 November, 2007 - ÂYouÂre risking your
life, said the doctor. However his warning did not deter DrimedÂs firm decision. Drimed persisted, ÂYou say, you donÂt have any blood in the bank.You wonÂt accept mine.You canÂt let him die that way, doctor …Â
What would you wish for?
26 November, 2007 - Seeing a shooting star before
oneÂs eyes, it is believed that wishes will be granted and fulfilled. At this particcular moment, every mind has a common question: ÂWhat would it be? with an uncommon answer.
US$ 15 million ADB grant to develop enterprises
26 November, 2007 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending two grants totaling USD 15 million to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Bhutan, according to an ADB press release on November 21.
Chhari weaves: Going out of vogue
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| For that warm and wooly feeling |
26 November, 2007 - On special occasions and religious festivals, Leki Tshewang, 76, from Chumey, Bumthang, literally covers himself in yak hair.
Community learning centres lie idle
26 November, 2007 - One of the arguments for Zhemgang dzongkhag lagging behind is not a lack of investments, but rather the tendency of investments going bad.
Fighting discrimination with compassion
26 November, 2007 - Since the first case of HIV/AIDS was detected in Bhutan, social responses of fear, stigma and discrimination have accompanied the epidemic.
Sacred artefacts to be exhibited in the US
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| All set for a two-year world tour |
26 November, 2007 - Monks of the central monastic body, trained in the conservation and restoration of thangkas, sculptures and religious ritual items, have been giving final touches to 111 sacred artifacts at the National Library in Thimphu, which will be exhibited in Honolulu, Hawaii, in February 2008.
Bhutan lifts ban on Indian poultry products (The Times of India)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has lifted the ban on the import of poultry products from India. Imports from India are expected to hit Bhutanese markets within a week, livestock officials said.
Indian MPs to discuss refugee issue with Bhutan (Nepalnews. com)
A delegation of Indian parliamentarians is set to visit Thimphu to take account of the preparation of the first democratic elections there, and also hold discussion with Bhutanese leaders, bureaucrats and the King over the possibility of giving voting rights to refugees living in Nepal.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
In Nehruâs Bhutan steps, 50 years on (The Telegraph)
Siliguri, Nov. 26: India and Bhutan have planned to jointly celebrate the golden jubilee of Jawaharlal Nehruâs first visit to the Himalayan kingdom next year.
Photo exhibit on ancient ties between Sikkim and Bhutan (New Kerala)
Gangtok, Nov 26 : A photo exhibit on the ancient ties and bonds shared between Sikkim and Bhutan was inaugurated today here at Namgyal Institute of Technology (NIT) by Lhumpo Dago Tshering, Bhutan Ambassador to India.
Costa Rica: paro en telecomunicaciones con poco respaldo (El Paso Times)
SAN JOSEâEl llamado a paro realizado por los sindicatos del Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), monopolio estatal que controla telefonÃa e internet, recibió el lunes escaso apoyo y la mayorÃa de las oficinas funcionó con normalidad.
Meeting the avian influenza menace (Kuensel)
26 November, 2007 - Even as Bhutan lifted the ban on imports of poultry products from India on November 21, officials from the health, agriculture, home and education ministries and the World Health Organisation and UNICEF gathered in Paro this week to discuss preventing the incursion of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus into the country.
Thai PM likes Bhutanâs joy (Hindustan Times)
Thailand’s army-installed Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said on Monday that the kingdom should measure the happiness of its people as well as the growth of its economy.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagâs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
Sacred artefacts to be exhibited in the US (Kuensel)
26 November, 2007 - Monks of the central monastic body, trained in the conservation and restoration of thangkas, sculptures and religious ritual items, have been giving final touches to 111 sacred artifacts at the National Library in Thimphu, which will be exhibited in Honolulu, Hawaii, in February 2008.
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26 November, 2007 - The past few weeks have been a never-ending gruelling period for 16-year old Sonam Dema. With the board exams commencing from December 1, she had literally pored hours over her books.
Serious and hardworking by nature, she has revised her syllabus twice, solved numerous sample papers, and even hoisted a lungdhar (prayer flag). ÂNow all I need to do is go to Dechenphug and pray that I donÂt spoil my papers, she said.
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Sonam Tshering Dechen, 12, from Babesa-Thimphu, is a class VII student at Lungtenzampa middle secondary school. Hear her on how she prepares for her annual exams which are currently in progress.
1. How do you prepare for your annual exams?
I visit temples and study really hard.
Dead ManÂs Present
26 November, 2007 - ÂYouÂre risking your
life, said the doctor. However his warning did not deter DrimedÂs firm decision. Drimed persisted, ÂYou say, you donÂt have any blood in the bank.You wonÂt accept mine.You canÂt let him die that way, doctor …Â
What would you wish for?
26 November, 2007 - Seeing a shooting star before
oneÂs eyes, it is believed that wishes will be granted and fulfilled. At this particcular moment, every mind has a common question: ÂWhat would it be? with an uncommon answer.
US$ 15 million ADB grant to develop enterprises
26 November, 2007 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending two grants totaling USD 15 million to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Bhutan, according to an ADB press release on November 21.
Chhari weaves: Going out of vogue
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| For that warm and wooly feeling |
26 November, 2007 - On special occasions and religious festivals, Leki Tshewang, 76, from Chumey, Bumthang, literally covers himself in yak hair.
Community learning centres lie idle
26 November, 2007 - One of the arguments for Zhemgang dzongkhag lagging behind is not a lack of investments, but rather the tendency of investments going bad.
Fighting discrimination with compassion
26 November, 2007 - Since the first case of HIV/AIDS was detected in Bhutan, social responses of fear, stigma and discrimination have accompanied the epidemic.
Sacred artefacts to be exhibited in the US
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| All set for a two-year world tour |
26 November, 2007 - Monks of the central monastic body, trained in the conservation and restoration of thangkas, sculptures and religious ritual items, have been giving final touches to 111 sacred artifacts at the National Library in Thimphu, which will be exhibited in Honolulu, Hawaii, in February 2008.
BPUP still awaits registration
Party promises to be the party with a difference
26 November, 2007 - Even as the Bhutan PeopleÂs United Party (BPUP) awaits formal registration as a political party, which it applied for a month ago from the Election Commission of Bhutan, some of its members are reportedly considering quitting.
Bhutan lifts ban on Indian poultry products (The Times of India)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has lifted the ban on the import of poultry products from India. Imports from India are expected to hit Bhutanese markets within a week, livestock officials said.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagâs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
Thimphu starts impounding strays (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Except for the vehicles passing on road below Memelakha, the garbage landfill site, about 13 kilometres from Thimphu, is a quiet place hidden among pinewood forests.
SSB recruits jawans for deployment on Nepal, Bhutan borders (Outlook India)
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has started recruitment of jawans for deployment on the Nepal and Bhutan borders, officials said. In order to deploy more jawans on the Nepal and Bhutan borders, recruitment process has started, SSB Director General, Gopal Sharma said here yesterday.
âEggâcellent news! (Kuensel)
24 November, 2007 - Eggs should once again become affordable for thousands of Bhutanese families with the government lifting the ban on the import of poultry products on November 21 after India was declared free of Bird Flu.
Monday, November 26, 2007 (Deccan Herald)
The revised terms and conditions said that imported poultry meat should exclude head, feet, visceral organs and must be packed in plastic, labelled with processing date, expiry date and net weight.
Sarkozy gana el paro pero tiene difÃcil reformar pensiones (El Paso Times)
PARISâEl presidente francés Nicolás Sarkozy se centró en una batalla que podÃa ganar, dividió a la oposición y salió airoso tras nueve dÃas de huelga de los funcionarios del transporte público.
Itâs a numbers game (Kuensel)
24 November, 2007 - For most Bhutanese, itâs all about numbers: How much do you earn? How many girlfriends do you have? How many acres of land ⦠how much do you pay as rent ⦠how many people â¦
Airlines struggle as oil hits new highs (Bangkok Post)
The relentless increase in oil prices is prompting airlines to put a brake on grand expansion plans and further tighten their belts.
Seven NC candidates disqualified
24 November, 2007 - Seven National Council candidates, after being nominated through the gewog zomdus (meetings), were disqualified this week because they did not have university degree certificates.
One voter out of four unregistered
As of November 23, only 310,349 people were eligible to go to polls for the National Council elections scheduled for December 31.
ItÂs a numbers game
24 November, 2007 - For most Bhutanese, itÂs all about numbers: How much do you earn? How many girlfriends do you have? How many acres of land Â
how much do you pay as rent Â
how many people Â
ÂEggÂcellent news!
24 November, 2007 - Eggs should once again become affordable for thousands of Bhutanese families with the government lifting the ban on the import of poultry products on November 21 after India was declared free of Bird Flu.
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| All in a dayÂs birth |
24 November, 2007 - Sangay Zangmo, 24, from Drametse, Mongar, almost delivered her baby girl on the bus she was travelling in.
Lakpa Tashi Sherpa: mountain marathon man
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| In Pheidippides footsteps |
24 November, 2007 - Up-down, up-down, up-down . They ran and walked over rough terrain, along a narrow path in the deep almost dry blue pine forest, panting along the meandering trail.
Time is running out
24 November, 2007 - A political party organises a meeting. People are told to bring their phop and tora and they are given a feast of rice and pork paa after the speeches. Another political party organises a meeting in the same place. People are told to bring their phop and tora but there is no food. Organisers of the second party suspect that party workers of the first party had told the people to bring their phop and tora to embarrass them.
Like a white elephant in the forest
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| The gupÂs office in its splendid isolation |
23 November, 2007 - From the picturesque Lungtenzampa, about seven kilometres away from Trashigang, which served as a must stop-over for villagers before the place was flooded in 2004, a rutted road meanders to Samkhar, one of the hugely populated gewogs in the dzongkhag. After almost a kilometreÂs bumpy climb, a lone white structure looming amidst the jungle comes into view.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up
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| Delegates at the 17th BDCM in Thimphu |
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
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| UdzorongÂs orey fields in bloom |
22 November, 2007 - For farmers of Udzorong in Trashigang dzongkhag the onset of winter means it is once again time to get busy harvesting orey, a pulse which in recent years has become an important cash crop for the gewog.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagâs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
Thimphu starts impounding strays (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Except for the vehicles passing on road below Memelakha, the garbage landfill site, about 13 kilometres from Thimphu, is a quiet place hidden among pinewood forests.
SSB recruits jawans for deployment on Nepal, Bhutan borders (Outlook India)
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has started recruitment of jawans for deployment on the Nepal and Bhutan borders, officials said. In order to deploy more jawans on the Nepal and Bhutan borders, recruitment process has started, SSB Director General, Gopal Sharma said here yesterday.
âEggâcellent news! (Kuensel)
24 November, 2007 - Eggs should once again become affordable for thousands of Bhutanese families with the government lifting the ban on the import of poultry products on November 21 after India was declared free of Bird Flu.
Sarkozy gana el paro pero tiene difÃcil reformar pensiones (El Paso Times)
PARISâEl presidente francés Nicolás Sarkozy se centró en una batalla que podÃa ganar, dividió a la oposición y salió airoso tras nueve dÃas de huelga de los funcionarios del transporte público.
Itâs a numbers game (Kuensel)
24 November, 2007 - For most Bhutanese, itâs all about numbers: How much do you earn? How many girlfriends do you have? How many acres of land ⦠how much do you pay as rent ⦠how many people â¦
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-21 09:01 GMT: ADB grants 15 mln usd to develop micro, small, medium enterprises in Bhutan (Interactive Investor)
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it is extending two grants totaling 15 mln usd to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Bhutan.
NEPAL: Fire-hit Bhutanese refugees receive aid (AlertNet)
Source: IRIN Over 400 Bhutanese refugees in eastern Nepal whose homes were ravaged by fire last week are receiving aid, and materials to rebuild their homes, refugees told IRIN on 18 November.
Lakpa Tashi Sherpa: mountain marathon man (Kuensel)
24 November, 2007 - Up-down, up-down, up-downâ¦. They ran and walked over rough terrain, along a narrow path in the deep almost dry blue pine forest, panting along the meandering trail.
Seven NC candidates disqualified
24 November, 2007 - Seven National Council candidates, after being nominated through the gewog zomdus (meetings), were disqualified this week because they did not have university degree certificates.
One voter out of four unregistered
As of November 23, only 310,349 people were eligible to go to polls for the National Council elections scheduled for December 31.
ItÂs a numbers game
24 November, 2007 - For most Bhutanese, itÂs all about numbers: How much do you earn? How many girlfriends do you have? How many acres of land Â
how much do you pay as rent Â
how many people Â
ÂEggÂcellent news!
24 November, 2007 - Eggs should once again become affordable for thousands of Bhutanese families with the government lifting the ban on the import of poultry products on November 21 after India was declared free of Bird Flu.
|
| All in a dayÂs birth |
24 November, 2007 - Sangay Zangmo, 24, from Drametse, Mongar, almost delivered her baby girl on the bus she was travelling in.
Lakpa Tashi Sherpa: mountain marathon man
|
| In Pheidippides footsteps |
24 November, 2007 - Up-down, up-down, up-down . They ran and walked over rough terrain, along a narrow path in the deep almost dry blue pine forest, panting along the meandering trail.
Time is running out
24 November, 2007 - A political party organises a meeting. People are told to bring their phop and tora and they are given a feast of rice and pork paa after the speeches. Another political party organises a meeting in the same place. People are told to bring their phop and tora but there is no food. Organisers of the second party suspect that party workers of the first party had told the people to bring their phop and tora to embarrass them.
Like a white elephant in the forest
|
| The gupÂs office in its splendid isolation |
23 November, 2007 - From the picturesque Lungtenzampa, about seven kilometres away from Trashigang, which served as a must stop-over for villagers before the place was flooded in 2004, a rutted road meanders to Samkhar, one of the hugely populated gewogs in the dzongkhag. After almost a kilometreÂs bumpy climb, a lone white structure looming amidst the jungle comes into view.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up
|
| Delegates at the 17th BDCM in Thimphu |
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
|
| UdzorongÂs orey fields in bloom |
22 November, 2007 - For farmers of Udzorong in Trashigang dzongkhag the onset of winter means it is once again time to get busy harvesting orey, a pulse which in recent years has become an important cash crop for the gewog.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagâs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
Thimphu starts impounding strays (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Except for the vehicles passing on road below Memelakha, the garbage landfill site, about 13 kilometres from Thimphu, is a quiet place hidden among pinewood forests.
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-21 09:01 GMT: ADB grants 15 mln usd to develop micro, small, medium enterprises in Bhutan (Interactive Investor)
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it is extending two grants totaling 15 mln usd to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Bhutan.
NEPAL: Fire-hit Bhutanese refugees receive aid (AlertNet)
Source: IRIN Over 400 Bhutanese refugees in eastern Nepal whose homes were ravaged by fire last week are receiving aid, and materials to rebuild their homes, refugees told IRIN on 18 November.
HIV/AIDS menace stalking India’s neighbourhood (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Just like in India, migrant labour is one of the main causes for the spread of HIV/AIDS in neighbouring Bhutan and Bangladesh. In Sri Lanka, it is contracted mainly by child sex workers catering to Western tourists, while in Nepal it is spread largely by trafficked women returning from brothels in India.
Paro Leasing & Finance Allots Shares Consequent To Scheme Of Amalgamation (Nasdaq)
(RTTNews) - Wednesday, Paro Leasing & Finance said that it allotted shares to shareholders consequent to scheme of amalgamation. The company said that its shareholders were allotted 75 shares of Rs. 2 each for every 100 shares held by them before amalgamation.
Empleados estatales chilenos reanudan paro (El Paso Times)
SANTIAGO DE CHILEâLos empleados del estado decidieron el miércoles en la madrugada reanudar por 48 horas un paro nacional de actividades en apoyo de sus demandas salariales, pese a que el gobierno habÃa aceptado modificar su oferta inicial.
HIV/AIDS menace stalking India’s neighbourhood (Calcutta News)
Just like in India, migrant labour is one of the main causes for the spread of HIV/AIDS in neighbouring Bhutan and Bangladesh.
HIV/AIDS menace stalking India’s neighbourhood (EARTHtimes.org)
New Delhi, Nov 23 - Just like in India, migrant labour is one of the main causes for the spread of HIV/AIDS in neighbouring Bhutan and Bangladesh. In Sri Lanka, it is contracted mainly by child sex workers catering to Western tourists, while in Nepal it is spread largely by trafficked women returning from brothels in India.
Like a white elephant in the forest
|
| The gupÂs office in its splendid isolation |
23 November, 2007 - From the picturesque Lungtenzampa, about seven kilometres away from Trashigang, which served as a must stop-over for villagers before the place was flooded in 2004, a rutted road meanders to Samkhar, one of the hugely populated gewogs in the dzongkhag. After almost a kilometreÂs bumpy climb, a lone white structure looming amidst the jungle comes into view.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up
|
| Delegates at the 17th BDCM in Thimphu |
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
|
| UdzorongÂs orey fields in bloom |
22 November, 2007 - For farmers of Udzorong in Trashigang dzongkhag the onset of winter means it is once again time to get busy harvesting orey, a pulse which in recent years has become an important cash crop for the gewog.
 |
22 November, 2007 - Most Bhutanese are familiar with the story of Milarepa, the 11th century Buddhist mystical saint, whose life story is one of persecution, hatred, revenge and enlightenment.
Thimphu starts impounding strays
 |
| In the doghouse: the capitalÂs canine clean-up campaign |
22 November, 2007 - Except for the vehicles passing on road below Memelakha, the garbage landfill site, about 13 kilometres from Thimphu, is a quiet place hidden among pinewood forests.
Now, it is losing some of its tranquility to howls and barks, with the countryÂs biggest dog pound coming up next to the overflowing landfill.
EC stipulates six polling personnel per station
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| Poll officials put through the paces |
22 November, 2007 - During the mock election earlier this year, 156 polling officials conducted the polling in 39 stations of Zhemgang dzongkhag.
Fire guts empty house in Chengmari
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| Only burnt out walls and blackened CGI sheets remain |
22 November, 2007 - A fire, that erupted inside the house of Pem Dechen in Chengmari, Samtse dzongkhag on November 17, would have proved fatal had it not been extinguished in time. Although what now remains of the house is only burnt out walls and blackened CGI sheets. The gutted house, situated near the Chengmari dratshang, was also located near a paddy field full of dry paddy ready for harvesting.
Two presidents on the southern trail
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21 November, 2007 - The presidents of the two political parties chose not to go into extensive details as they led their parties in the southern dzongkhags. This week both parties arrived in Samtse dzongkhag only days apart.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagÂs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
 |
21 November, 2007 - Between November 17 and 19, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party held a series of familiarisation meetings in the southern district of Samtse, covering three of the four constituencies with a voter population of 30,917 voters in Tendu, Bara, Sibsoo, Biru, Yoeseltse, Ugyentse, Samtse and Chengmari.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagâs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
Thimphu starts impounding strays (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Except for the vehicles passing on road below Memelakha, the garbage landfill site, about 13 kilometres from Thimphu, is a quiet place hidden among pinewood forests.
(AFX UK Focus) 2007-11-21 09:01 GMT: ADB grants 15 mln usd to develop micro, small, medium enterprises in Bhutan (Interactive Investor)
MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it is extending two grants totaling 15 mln usd to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Bhutan.
NEPAL: Fire-hit Bhutanese refugees receive aid (AlertNet)
Source: IRIN Over 400 Bhutanese refugees in eastern Nepal whose homes were ravaged by fire last week are receiving aid, and materials to rebuild their homes, refugees told IRIN on 18 November.
Paro Leasing & Finance Allots Shares Consequent To Scheme Of Amalgamation (Nasdaq)
(RTTNews) - Wednesday, Paro Leasing & Finance said that it allotted shares to shareholders consequent to scheme of amalgamation. The company said that its shareholders were allotted 75 shares of Rs. 2 each for every 100 shares held by them before amalgamation.
Empleados estatales chilenos reanudan paro (El Paso Times)
SANTIAGO DE CHILEâLos empleados del estado decidieron el miércoles en la madrugada reanudar por 48 horas un paro nacional de actividades en apoyo de sus demandas salariales, pese a que el gobierno habÃa aceptado modificar su oferta inicial.
Comerciantes contra paro en Costa Rica (El Paso Times)
SAN JOSEâLa Cámara de Comercio de Costa Rica criticó el martes el paro convocado por el sindicato del Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) al asegurar que la medida afectará a todo el paÃs.
Milarepa: The Movie (Kuensel)
22 November, 2007 - Most Bhutanese are familiar with the story of Milarepa, the 11th century Buddhist mystical saint, whose life story is one of persecution, hatred, revenge and enlightenment.
Empleados fiscales chilenos anuncian nuevo paro (El Paso Times)
SANTIAGO DE CHILEâLos empleados del estado, que el lunes realizaron un paro en demanda de mejoras salariales, advirtieron que el miércoles podrÃan reanudar su paralización, pero en forma indefinida, luego de fracasar las negociaciones con el gobierno.
West Bengal-Bhutan border to be beefed up
|
| Delegates at the 17th BDCM in Thimphu |
22 November, 2007 - Enhancing security along the Indo-Bhutan border to check infiltration of Indian insurgent groups and anti-social elements into Bhutanese territory was one of the issues discussed at the 17th border districts coordination meeting (BDCM) in Thimphu on November 18 between Bhutanese officials and a delegation from the Indian state of West Bengal.
|
| UdzorongÂs orey fields in bloom |
22 November, 2007 - For farmers of Udzorong in Trashigang dzongkhag the onset of winter means it is once again time to get busy harvesting orey, a pulse which in recent years has become an important cash crop for the gewog.
|
22 November, 2007 - Most Bhutanese are familiar with the story of Milarepa, the 11th century Buddhist mystical saint, whose life story is one of persecution, hatred, revenge and enlightenment.
Thimphu starts impounding strays
|
| In the doghouse: the capitalÂs canine clean-up campaign |
22 November, 2007 - Except for the vehicles passing on road below Memelakha, the garbage landfill site, about 13 kilometres from Thimphu, is a quiet place hidden among pinewood forests.
Now, it is losing some of its tranquility to howls and barks, with the countryÂs biggest dog pound coming up next to the overflowing landfill.
EC stipulates six polling personnel per station
|
| Poll officials put through the paces |
22 November, 2007 - During the mock election earlier this year, 156 polling officials conducted the polling in 39 stations of Zhemgang dzongkhag.
Fire guts empty house in Chengmari
|
| Only burnt out walls and blackened CGI sheets remain |
22 November, 2007 - A fire, that erupted inside the house of Pem Dechen in Chengmari, Samtse dzongkhag on November 17, would have proved fatal had it not been extinguished in time. Although what now remains of the house is only burnt out walls and blackened CGI sheets. The gutted house, situated near the Chengmari dratshang, was also located near a paddy field full of dry paddy ready for harvesting.
Two presidents on the southern trail
|
21 November, 2007 - The presidents of the two political parties chose not to go into extensive details as they led their parties in the southern dzongkhags. This week both parties arrived in Samtse dzongkhag only days apart.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagÂs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
|
21 November, 2007 - Between November 17 and 19, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party held a series of familiarisation meetings in the southern district of Samtse, covering three of the four constituencies with a voter population of 30,917 voters in Tendu, Bara, Sibsoo, Biru, Yoeseltse, Ugyentse, Samtse and Chengmari.
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21 November, 2007 - In a whirlwind tour of the south, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, led by its president Jigmi Y Thinley, met with thousands of people in nine places of the two dzongkhags, Sarpang and Samtse, from November 17 to 20.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagâs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
NEPAL: Fire-hit Bhutanese refugees receive aid (AlertNet)
Source: IRIN Over 400 Bhutanese refugees in eastern Nepal whose homes were ravaged by fire last week are receiving aid, and materials to rebuild their homes, refugees told IRIN on 18 November.
Paro Leasing & Finance Allots Shares Consequent To Scheme Of Amalgamation (Nasdaq)
(RTTNews) - Wednesday, Paro Leasing & Finance said that it allotted shares to shareholders consequent to scheme of amalgamation. The company said that its shareholders were allotted 75 shares of Rs. 2 each for every 100 shares held by them before amalgamation.
Comerciantes contra paro en Costa Rica (El Paso Times)
SAN JOSEâLa Cámara de Comercio de Costa Rica criticó el martes el paro convocado por el sindicato del Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) al asegurar que la medida afectará a todo el paÃs.
Empleados fiscales chilenos anuncian nuevo paro (El Paso Times)
SANTIAGO DE CHILEâLos empleados del estado, que el lunes realizaron un paro en demanda de mejoras salariales, advirtieron que el miércoles podrÃan reanudar su paralización, pero en forma indefinida, luego de fracasar las negociaciones con el gobierno.
The spirit of Bhutan is in its architecture (Kuensel)
16 November, 2007 - In advance of my recent journey through Bhutan, in all the imagining of exploring the spirituality, culture, landscape, and connecting to the people, one of the great attractions I strongly felt in preparing for this journey was the stunning imagery I had seen of Bhutanese architecture.
Weaving a sell (Kuensel)
19 November, 2007 - Bhutanese are master weavers; their textiles are colourful and intricate. But there is more than colour and intricacy if weavers are to market their product to international clients.
Chile: empleados del estado en paro (El Paso Times)
SANTIAGO DE CHILEâUna alta adhesión habrÃa logrado el paro convocado por los empleados del estado de todo el paÃs en rechazo al aumento salarial ofrecido por el gobierno.
Nakata likes to talk through football (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - When the Japanese soccer hero and former A S Roma and Bolton Wanderers star, Hidetoshi Nakata, resigned from professional football last year, he said that he would never stand on the pitch as a professional player but would never give up football.
Short-listed three for paper lottery (Kuensel)
21 November, 2007 - Three Indian companies submitted their bids to the finance ministry on November 19 and one will soon become the sole marketing agent of the Bhutan paper lottery in India.
Two presidents on the southern trail
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21 November, 2007 - The presidents of the two political parties chose not to go into extensive details as they led their parties in the southern dzongkhags. This week both parties arrived in Samtse dzongkhag only days apart.
Thimphu tardy in nominating candidates
21 November, 2007 - Thimphu dzongkhagÂs nine gewogs (including a nomination from Thimphu city or Throm) have yet to nominate National Council candidates, even though the last date for nominations is only a week away.
|
21 November, 2007 - Between November 17 and 19, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party held a series of familiarisation meetings in the southern district of Samtse, covering three of the four constituencies with a voter population of 30,917 voters in Tendu, Bara, Sibsoo, Biru, Yoeseltse, Ugyentse, Samtse and Chengmari.
|
21 November, 2007 - In a whirlwind tour of the south, the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, led by its president Jigmi Y Thinley, met with thousands of people in nine places of the two dzongkhags, Sarpang and Samtse, from November 17 to 20.
Nakata likes to talk through football
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21 November, 2007 - When the Japanese soccer hero and former A S Roma and Bolton Wanderers star, Hidetoshi Nakata, resigned from professional football last year, he said that he would never stand on the pitch as a professional player but would never give up football.
Short-listed three for paper lottery
21 November, 2007 - Three Indian companies submitted their bids to the finance ministry on November 19 and one will soon become the sole marketing agent of the Bhutan paper lottery in India.
By any roads, itÂs roads they need
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| A Âroad that would do a mountain goat proud |
20 November, 2007 - Roads are, in many ways, in direct proportion to development, economists say. Nowhere in Bhutan is this truer than in Zhemgang dzongkhag, most of whose inhabitants live in remote regions, steeped in poverty, because there is no road linking them to the outside world.
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20 November, 2007 - After more than three months of suspense, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party has confirmed Namgay Dorji as their candidate from Dragten-Langthel constituency in Trongsa.
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19 November, 2007 - Sweet sixteen or any other teen is time for high school romance. WouldnÂt you agree? ItÂs puppy love time, itÂs all about butterflies in the stomach, holding hands, prince charming and beautiful princess, blushes, tongueties, heart-breaks and -aches.
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