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33 Assam militants surrender, lay down arms Hindu, India - 21 hours ago I had undergone training in Bhutan. I have decided to come over ground as I realised that I have been following a path which has no future,? said Ranima …

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Indian elephants 'electrocuted' BBC News, UK - Oct 23, 2007 North-east India falls in the great elephant corridor that stretches from northern Thailand to the foothills of Bhutan - a corridor used by hordes of Asian … Elephants die after beer binge News24 all 148 news articles

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India's malnourished tea workers BBC News, UK - Oct 2, 2007 In this remote region, not far from India's border with Bhutan, tea has been the bedrock of the local economy for more than 150 years. …

Bhutan commemorates UN Day

24 October, 2007 - The Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Bhutan, Mr. Nicholas Rosellini, the Tshennyi Lopon and the caretaker prime minister, Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji lit butter lamps at the Tashichhodzong this morning to mark the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations.

No room for mediocrity
24 October, 2007 - Addressing the closing ceremony of an orientation programme for more than 1000 university graduates on Saturday, His Majesty the King spoke to the nation this week. The depth and horizon of the royal thoughts provide a much-needed perspective of the political evolution today and a clear view of the royal vision for the nation’s future.

His Majesty the King’s Address to Graduates of 2007

His Majesty King Khesar with the graduates of 2007

24 October, 2007 - There are only three things that I always keep in mind when I am working – three things that influence all decisions that I take. The first is the Peace, Security and Prosperity for Bhutan now and in the future. Second issue that I consider very important for our country’s future is the Achievement of the goals of Gross National Happiness. The third is Building a Vibrant Democracy for our country.

Free and fair elections?
Graduates are optimistic

24 October, 2007 - Will Bhutan experience a free and fair election in 2008?

The 2007 graduates believe it would, provided Bhutanese, many of whom are illiterate and live in rural areas, were adequately educated on democracy, people’s fundamental right of franchise, and the significance of electing the right leader.

RICBL employees acquitted
24 October, 2007 - After months of stress and anxiety, 72 RICBL employees breathed a sigh of relief when the Phuentsholing dungkhag court declared them innocent of charges of forgery and misconduct in a case prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.

“No room for mistakes”
24 October, 2007 - As Bhutan prepares to go to polls starting with the National Council election in December this year, the Election Commission of Bhutan says that “there is no room for mistakes if a standard must be set for future elections.”

Feng Shui, kadrinchey!

24 October, 2007 - For Phub Zam, a businesswoman and owner of Yarkey Group of Companies, getting a Toyota hilux, for free is no thrill. After all, she has the means to have several at a time.

BNB and YDF accountant to face the law
24 October, 2007 - The Office of the Attorney General filed a case against the former Youth Development Fund (YDF) accountant and the Bhutan National Bank (BNB) on October 23.

10 questions

23 October, 2007 - Nado, 28, from Chendebji in Trongsa, has been in the snooker business for the last five years and has lived his life so far in the capital. He left school and took up a job as a marker for one the many snooker joints in the capital. That was five years ago, now he runs his own poolroom at Zangtopelri shopping complex.

Celebrating victory over evil

23 October, 2007 - It is yet again that time of year when you see the Lhotsampa community coming together to celebrate their main festival Dashain and commemorate the victory over evil.

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