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National Council elections on December 26
Hindustan Times, India - 18 hours ago PTI The Himalayan nation's poll panel has announced the elections of Bhutan's National Council, the upper house of parliament to be held on December 26. … |
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Blog: Wriggling at The Down Under Discotech in Bhutan
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Oct 8, 2007 The playlist was almost entirely Bhutanese or Nepalese pop. The exceptions were Staying Alive and Stand by Me. I'd left my white jumpsuit at home so opted … |
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Ericsson Gets Broadband Deal in Bhutan
Forbes, NY - Oct 3, 2007 Ericsson will also be in charge of integrating Bhutan's existing mobile communications network. Mobile broadband allows for wireless broadband access across … |
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Look Northeast policy
Indian Express, India - 1 hour ago These states happen to share extensive borders with China, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan, which, in turn, are connected to the economic hub that is … |
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Italy Del Piero Rolls Back The Years In Juventus Victory
Goal.com, Switzerland - 1 hour ago The only other change from week seven was in midfield where Omar Milanetto replaced Matteo Paro. Juventus started strongly and Cristiano Zanetti and … |
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Official's Secret Acts
Outlook (subscription), India - Oct 13, 2007 Years later, when posted in Bhutan, Nair was found to be "lacking in his work". In RAW, if an officer is found "lacking", it usually means an end to all … |
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India, China agree to resolve bunker issue
Hindu, India - Oct 10, 2007 Playing down the implications of an alleged intrusion by Chinese troops into Bhutan, whose security is handled by India, they said it appeared to be a ploy … |
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Luxury destination clubs grows despite industry woes
Kansas City Star, MO - 18 hours ago The club also has a rotating menu of ?once-in-a-lifetime? options, like members-only Mediterranean cruises or tours of Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan. … |
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Pakistan, second best to do business in South Asia: WB
Daily Times, Pakistan - Sep 26, 2007 Bhutan and Sri Lanka are the other top reformers in South Asia this year. Bhutan introduced the country?s first fundamental labor protections. … |
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India moves up 12 places in ?ease of doing biz?
Hindu Business Line, India - Sep 26, 2007 India?s overall ranking of 120 is below neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and China. New Delhi, Sept. … |
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20 October, 2007 – His Majesty the King with the new IMTRAT commandant, Major General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, YSM. His Majesty granted an audience to the new IMTRAT commandant on October 18.
NC election dates announced
20 October, 2007 – The National Council election will be held on December 26 this year and gewogs can organise zomdus (meetings) to select or nominate the NC candidates from today, October 20 to November 26.
Carpets: gift or bribe?
20 October, 2007 – Responding to rumours that he had bribed people by distributing a truckload of carpets in his constituency, the PDP candidate for Bartsam and Shongphu, Tenzin Lekphel, admitted that he had given 10 carpets to party workers in his constituency but denied allegations it was intended to bribe them.
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20 October, 2007 – The Bhutan People United Party (BPUP) submitted their application for registration as a political party to the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) on October 15.
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20 October, 2007 – Pema Gatshel remembers the president of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and candidate of Nanong Shumar constituency in Pemagatshel, Jigmi Thinley, for explaining the national democratic vision with eloquence and grace last month.
Court orders property seizure
20 October, 2007 – The High Court has issued an order to confiscate a sum of Nu 96.512 million in moveable and immovable property from Major (retired) Pem Tshering and his family members in keeping with the joint decision on the AWP case, which was passed by the High Court and the Royal Advisory Council in March 23 this year.
Armed robbers booked and charged
Update 20 October, 2007 – All three men, who were arrested last week in connection with the robbery of the Druk Petroleum fuel station in Chubachu, Thimphu on October 7, have confessed to the crime, according to Thimphu Police.
Anonymous caller traced
20 October, 2007 – The identity of the anonymous caller, who had harassed and verbally abused a woman in Paro through the B-mobile cellular network about a month ago, has been traced.
Ministry renamed
20 October, 2007 – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has been renamed Ministry of Economic Affairs, according to an executive order issued by the Prime MinisterÂ’s Office on October 17.
Creativity not encouraged?
20 October, 2007 – The government and the UNDP organized an important workshop this week. The idea was that creativity, as seen in traditional and new cultural industries, should be promoted. This would open up opportunities for Bhutanese talent and make creativity profitable, thereby developing the artistic community.
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