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 Nehru’s Bhutan steps, 50 years on (The Telegraph)
Siliguri, Nov. 26: India and Bhutan have planned to jointly celebrate the golden jubilee of Jawaharlal Nehru’s 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 JOSE—El llamado a paro realizado por los sindicatos del Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), monopolio estatal que controla telefonía e internet, recibió el lunes escaso apoyo y la mayoría 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 Bhutan’s 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 dzongkhag’s 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.

Testing times

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). “Now all I need to do is go to Dechenphug and pray that I don’t spoil my papers,” she said.

Ten questions

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 Man’s Present
26 November, 2007 - “You’re risking your
life,” said the doctor. However his warning did not deter Drimed’s firm decision. Drimed persisted, “You say, you don’t have any blood in the bank.You won’t accept mine.You can’t let him die that way, doctor …”

What would you wish for?
26 November, 2007 - Seeing a shooting star before
one’s eyes, it is believed that wishes will be granted and fulfilled. At this particcular moment, every mind has a common question: ‘What 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

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

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 People’s 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.

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