Archive for March, 2008
Bhutan gears up for historic general election (Channel NewsAsia)
THIMPHU, Bhutan : Bhutan plans to seal off its borden with northern India this weekend as a precaution ahead of Monday’s historic general election.
Excitement, anxiety as Bhutan prepares for first big polls (Channel NewsAsia)
THIMPHU: As the tiny Himalayan state of Bhutan readies for its first major polls next week, many people are still apprehensive of the changes that the country’s shift to democracy will bring.
Tears, prayers as Bhutanâs Tibet refugees watch helplessly (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: Tibetan refugees living in Bhutan say they are watching the upheaval in their Himalayan homeland nervously but are fearful of speaking out.
The Future Bhutan (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
QUEUE FOR YOUR RIGHTS: Bhutanese people show their documents as they line up outside a polling station during the final round of mock voting. FATHER AND SON: Jigme Singye Wangchuck (R), former king of Bhutan, his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck (L), the new king.
King drags Bhutan into democracy and first elections (Boston Globe)
The tiny and deeply traditional Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan takes a slightly nervous step into the modern world on Monday when it holds the first parliamentary elections in its history.
Bhutanese apprehensive about democracy (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Gelephu (Southern Bhutan), March 21 (IANS) Ahead of a historic election Monday that will end 100 years of monarchy, the people of Bhutan appear to be apprehensive about their future under parliamentary democracy.
Films series shows Bhutan (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
In conjunction with its popular exhibit, “The Dragon’s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan,” the Honolulu Academy of Arts will screen eight films made in Bhutan. Only one has ever been shown outside the country.
Democracy by royal decree in Bhutan (Los Angeles Times)
The tiny Himalayan kingdom moves, albeit reluctantly, toward people power under monarch Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who prefers evolution rather than revolution. In this idyllic Himalayan country that measures progress by its “gross national happiness” index, the stoplight just didn’t cut it.
Bhutanese apprehensive about democracy (New Kerala)
By Syed Zarir Hussain, Gelephu (Southern Bhutan), March 21 : Ahead of a historic election Monday that will end 100 years of monarchy, the people of Bhutan appear to be apprehensive about their future under parliamentary democracy.
King drags Bhutan into democracy (TVNZ)
The tiny and deeply traditional Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan takes a slightly nervous step into the modern world when it holds the first parliamentary elections in its history.
Khandu and Kaka in a keen contest
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NA ELECTIONS - PARO 20 March, 2008 -
Two months ago, word in Paro valley was that former minister DPTÂs Khandu Wangchuk was on his way to a probable defeat at the hands of PDPÂs Kaka Tshering.
Candidates equally upbeat about outcome
| PDPÂs Mingbo Dukpa and DPTÂs Ugyen Dorji: Both buoyed by home-base support |
NA ELECTIONS - SAMDRUP JONGKHAR 20 March, 2008 -
With just five days to the general election, the race between the two candidates of Dewathang-Gomdar constituency in Samdrup Jongkhar is reaching fever pitch.
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| PDPÂs Jigme Cholen and DPTÂs Lhatu return to their roots |
NA ELECTIONS - TRASHIGANG 20 March, 2008 -
The race is between a farmerÂs son and the son of a prominent religious figure in the community.
They grew up, surrounded by farmers and villagers in Wamrong, Trashigang. They began their schooling in the same school in the community and later pursued higher studies in Sherubtse College, Kanglung. Hunting for a suitable career, they left for Thimphu and their paths never crossed.
Close contest on the cards in Athang-Thedtsho
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| DPTÂs Passang Thrinlee (front row) with his supporters andPDPÂs Tandin Wangchuk at a campaign meeting |
NA ELECTIONS - WANGDUEPHODRANG 20 March, 2008 -
With less than a week left for poll day, the two candidates contesting the Athang-Thedtso constituency in Wangdue Phodrang are leaving no stone unturned to make it to parliament.
Dungsum cement and Dagachu hydropower come under DHIÂs wings
20 March, 2008 - The Druk Holding and Investment, a government holding company formed in November last year, has taken over the implementation of the Dungsam cement project in Nganglam and the Dagachhu hydropower project in Dagana, which together are estimated to cost Nu 14,000 million.
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| DPTÂs Ugyen Tshering and PDPÂs Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk on a charm offensive |
NA ELECTIONS - THIMPHU 19 March, 2008 - The candidates of North Thimphu constituency, Ugyen Tshering and Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk, donÂt seem to believe in the saying: Ânice guys, finish lastÂ.
The return of the prodigal sons
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| PDPÂs Sangay Dorji and DPTÂs Dorji Wangdi do their things on the hustings |
NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 19 March, 2008 - Panbang has produced many civil servants but few come home. Perhaps it has to do with its inaccessibility - only 63 of the 1,104 households have access to roads - and the incidence of poverty is about 53.9 percent.
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| PDPÂs Namgay and DPTÂs Dr Pema Jamtsho meet the folks whoÂll decide their fate |
NA ELECTIONS - BUMTHANG 19 March, 2008 - Wearing a blue cap with a logo of a white horse Namgay Drukpa, 55, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party candidate for the Tang-Chokhor constituency gets into his gray Maruti van and heads towards the scattered settlement of Pangrey and Dorjibi villages.
ÂLate-comer takes on Âsenior player in Gelephu
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| DPT’s Prem Kumar Gurung and PDP’s Tshering Dolkar share a moment together |
NA ELECTIONS - SARPANG 19 March, 2008 - For the black-necked cranes, itÂs the final campaign, for the white horse, itÂs the first.
PDPÂs Tshering Dolkar, Âthe late comer and DPTÂs Prem Kumar Gurung, Âthe senior playerÂ, are both happily and strongly campaigning to make best of the last few days left.
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| DPTÂs Karma Rangdol and PDPÂs Sonam Jatsho communicating with the Kurtoeps |
NA ELECTIONS - LHUENTSE
19 March, 2008 - As poll day draws near a sizeable number of rural voters across the country are not sure whom to cast their votes for. The choice becomes difficult when the contesting candidates are equally popular and well known.
Tears, prayers as Bhutan’s Tibetan refugees watch helplessly (AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News)
THIMPHU (AFP) - Tibetan refugees living in Bhutan say they are watching the upheaval in their Himalayan homeland nervously but are fearful of speaking out.
The Future Bhutan (Sin Chew Jit Poh)
QUEUE FOR YOUR RIGHTS: Bhutanese people show their documents as they line up outside a polling station during the final round of mock voting. FATHER AND SON: Jigme Singye Wangchuck (R), former king of Bhutan, his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck (L), the new king.
Indo-Bhutan border to be sealed for polls (Outlook India)
The Indo-Bhutan border will be sealed for 36 hours during the Himalayan country’s general elections on March 24. “The border along Bhutan and Assam will be sealed from 6 pm on March 23 to 6 am on March 25,” the ministry of home and cultural affairs said in statement here.
Bhutan fears terror strikes ahead of historic vote (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Gelephu (Bhutan), March 20 (IANS) One person was injured in an explosion in Bhutan as authorities in the Himalayan kingdom fear more terror strikes ahead of the historic parliamentary elections next week, officials said Thursday.
Bhutan fears terror strikes ahead of historic vote (New Kerala)
By Syed Zarir Hussain, Gelephu (Bhutan), March 20 : One person was injured in an explosion in Bhutan as authorities in the Himalayan kingdom fear more terror strikes ahead of the historic parliamentary elections next week, officials said Thursday.
Japan to send election monitors to Bhutan (Japan Today)
TOKYO â Japan will send three election observers to monitor next Monday’s lower house elections in Bhutan, Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Kazuo Kodama said Wednesday.
A campaign of terror as election day approaches (Kuensel)
19 March, 2008 - Even as Bhutanese voters head home for the March 24 polls by the bus-load militant organisations based in Nepal have stepped up terror tactics to frighten voters and disrupt Bhutanâs first general election.
Mr Nice Guy for North Thimphu (Kuensel)
NA ELECTIONS - THIMPHU 19 March, 2008 - The candidates of North Thimphu constituency, Ugyen Tshering and Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk, donât seem to believe in the saying: ânice guys, finish lastâ.
The South Thimphu choice: Experience or change (Kuensel)
NA ELECTIONS - Thimphu 17 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in South Thimphu constituency has all the elements of a spicy political contest: two formidable personalities, a controversy, that has been the talk of the nation for weeks, and a race so tight that it is almost impossible to predict the outcome.
One killed in Bhutan blast; security alert sounded (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections on March 24, officials said yesterday.
Khandu and Kaka in a keen contest
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NA ELECTIONS - PARO 20 March, 2008 -
Two months ago, word in Paro valley was that former minister DPTÂs Khandu Wangchuk was on his way to a probable defeat at the hands of PDPÂs Kaka Tshering.
Candidates equally upbeat about outcome
| PDPÂs Mingbo Dukpa and DPTÂs Ugyen Dorji: Both buoyed by home-base support |
NA ELECTIONS - SAMDRUP JONGKHAR 20 March, 2008 -
With just five days to the general election, the race between the two candidates of Dewathang-Gomdar constituency in Samdrup Jongkhar is reaching fever pitch.
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| PDPÂs Jigme Cholen and DPTÂs Lhatu return to their roots |
NA ELECTIONS - TRASHIGANG 20 March, 2008 -
The race is between a farmerÂs son and the son of a prominent religious figure in the community.
They grew up, surrounded by farmers and villagers in Wamrong, Trashigang. They began their schooling in the same school in the community and later pursued higher studies in Sherubtse College, Kanglung. Hunting for a suitable career, they left for Thimphu and their paths never crossed.
Close contest on the cards in Athang-Thedtsho
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| DPTÂs Passang Thrinlee (front row) with his supporters andPDPÂs Tandin Wangchuk at a campaign meeting |
NA ELECTIONS - WANGDUEPHODRANG 20 March, 2008 -
With less than a week left for poll day, the two candidates contesting the Athang-Thedtso constituency in Wangdue Phodrang are leaving no stone unturned to make it to parliament.
Dungsum cement and Dagachu hydropower come under DHIÂs wings
20 March, 2008 - The Druk Holding and Investment, a government holding company formed in November last year, has taken over the implementation of the Dungsam cement project in Nganglam and the Dagachhu hydropower project in Dagana, which together are estimated to cost Nu 14,000 million.
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| DPTÂs Ugyen Tshering and PDPÂs Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk on a charm offensive |
NA ELECTIONS - THIMPHU 19 March, 2008 - The candidates of North Thimphu constituency, Ugyen Tshering and Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk, donÂt seem to believe in the saying: Ânice guys, finish lastÂ.
The return of the prodigal sons
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| PDPÂs Sangay Dorji and DPTÂs Dorji Wangdi do their things on the hustings |
NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 19 March, 2008 - Panbang has produced many civil servants but few come home. Perhaps it has to do with its inaccessibility - only 63 of the 1,104 households have access to roads - and the incidence of poverty is about 53.9 percent.
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| PDPÂs Namgay and DPTÂs Dr Pema Jamtsho meet the folks whoÂll decide their fate |
NA ELECTIONS - BUMTHANG 19 March, 2008 - Wearing a blue cap with a logo of a white horse Namgay Drukpa, 55, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party candidate for the Tang-Chokhor constituency gets into his gray Maruti van and heads towards the scattered settlement of Pangrey and Dorjibi villages.
ÂLate-comer takes on Âsenior player in Gelephu
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| DPT’s Prem Kumar Gurung and PDP’s Tshering Dolkar share a moment together |
NA ELECTIONS - SARPANG 19 March, 2008 - For the black-necked cranes, itÂs the final campaign, for the white horse, itÂs the first.
PDPÂs Tshering Dolkar, Âthe late comer and DPTÂs Prem Kumar Gurung, Âthe senior playerÂ, are both happily and strongly campaigning to make best of the last few days left.
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| DPTÂs Karma Rangdol and PDPÂs Sonam Jatsho communicating with the Kurtoeps |
NA ELECTIONS - LHUENTSE
19 March, 2008 - As poll day draws near a sizeable number of rural voters across the country are not sure whom to cast their votes for. The choice becomes difficult when the contesting candidates are equally popular and well known.
Indo-Bhutan border to be sealed for polls (Outlook India)
The Indo-Bhutan border will be sealed for 36 hours during the Himalayan country’s general elections on March 24. “The border along Bhutan and Assam will be sealed from 6 pm on March 23 to 6 am on March 25,” the ministry of home and cultural affairs said in statement here.
A campaign of terror as election day approaches (Kuensel)
19 March, 2008 - Even as Bhutanese voters head home for the March 24 polls by the bus-load militant organisations based in Nepal have stepped up terror tactics to frighten voters and disrupt Bhutanâs first general election.
Mr Nice Guy for North Thimphu (Kuensel)
NA ELECTIONS - THIMPHU 19 March, 2008 - The candidates of North Thimphu constituency, Ugyen Tshering and Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk, donât seem to believe in the saying: ânice guys, finish lastâ.
The South Thimphu choice: Experience or change (Kuensel)
NA ELECTIONS - Thimphu 17 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in South Thimphu constituency has all the elements of a spicy political contest: two formidable personalities, a controversy, that has been the talk of the nation for weeks, and a race so tight that it is almost impossible to predict the outcome.
One killed in Bhutan blast; security alert sounded (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections on March 24, officials said yesterday.
One killed in Bhutan explosion, security alert sounded (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Thimphu, March 15 (IANS) Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections March 24, officials said Saturday.
Bhutan refugees not to cross border, Nepal assures India (New Kerala)
Darjeeling, Mar 17 : Nepal has assured India that it would not allow refugees trying to sneak back into their birthplace in Bhutan to cross the border.
Indo-Bhutan border to be sealed for polls (NDTV)
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the camp, who says four generations of his family were born in Bhutan. He fled when soldiers accused him of supporting the protest movement, his wife followed a year later after being beaten and raped by soldiers, the family said.
Wednesday, 19 March, 2008 | (News Today)
The Indo-Bhutan border will be sealed for 36 hours during the Himalayan country’s general elections on 24 March. ‘The border along Bhutan and Assam will be sealed from 6 pm on 23 March to 6 am on 25 March,’ the ministry of home and cultural affairs said.
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| DPTÂs Ugyen Tshering and PDPÂs Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk on a charm offensive |
NA ELECTIONS - THIMPHU 19 March, 2008 - The candidates of North Thimphu constituency, Ugyen Tshering and Dr Tobgyal Wangchhuk, donÂt seem to believe in the saying: Ânice guys, finish lastÂ.
The return of the prodigal sons
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| PDPÂs Sangay Dorji and DPTÂs Dorji Wangdi do their things on the hustings |
NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 19 March, 2008 - Panbang has produced many civil servants but few come home. Perhaps it has to do with its inaccessibility - only 63 of the 1,104 households have access to roads - and the incidence of poverty is about 53.9 percent.
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| PDPÂs Namgay and DPTÂs Dr Pema Jamtsho meet the folks whoÂll decide their fate |
NA ELECTIONS - BUMTHANG 19 March, 2008 - Wearing a blue cap with a logo of a white horse Namgay Drukpa, 55, the PeopleÂs Democratic Party candidate for the Tang-Chokhor constituency gets into his gray Maruti van and heads towards the scattered settlement of Pangrey and Dorjibi villages.
ÂLate-comer takes on Âsenior player in Gelephu
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| DPT’s Prem Kumar Gurung and PDP’s Tshering Dolkar share a moment together |
NA ELECTIONS - SARPANG 19 March, 2008 - For the black-necked cranes, itÂs the final campaign, for the white horse, itÂs the first.
PDPÂs Tshering Dolkar, Âthe late comer and DPTÂs Prem Kumar Gurung, Âthe senior playerÂ, are both happily and strongly campaigning to make best of the last few days left.
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| DPTÂs Karma Rangdol and PDPÂs Sonam Jatsho communicating with the Kurtoeps |
NA ELECTIONS - LHUENTSE
19 March, 2008 - As poll day draws near a sizeable number of rural voters across the country are not sure whom to cast their votes for. The choice becomes difficult when the contesting candidates are equally popular and well known.
A Sherpa is sure to get to the top
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| DPTÂs Yangku Tshering and PDPÂs Nim Karma - take their candidacy to their constituents |
NA ELECTIONS - TSIRANG 19 March, 2008 - The past few days have been the busiest for Lata in Mithun village, Tsirang. The 65-year-old mother is in full preparation to receive her relatives who will arrive in Tsirang to vote on March 24.
One way or the other, itÂs a woman on top
| DPTÂs Choeki Wangmo and PDPÂs Dorji Choden in a Âfair fight |
NA ELECTIONS - TRASHIGANG 19 March, 2008 - As the only constituency in the entire country where both contesting candidates are women, ThrimshingÂs winner will help to bring some balance of gender to BhutanÂs new parliament.
Chapcha-Bongo plays it close to the chest
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| PDPÂs Kunzang Dorji DPTÂs Ugay Tshering bring their powers of persuasion to bear |
NA ELECTIONS - CHHUKHA 19 March, 2008 - The people of Chapcha-Bongo constituency are all set and decided as to which party they are going to vote for.
But none of the people Kuensel spoke to wanted to say anything about which party they favoured.
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| PDPÂs Dr Pema Choephyel and DPTÂs Sonam Penjore: Hand in hand and toe to toe |
NA ELECTIONS - MONGAR 19 March, 2008 - According to the latest survey by UNDP, four of the 10 poverty-stricken gewogs in the country fall in Kengkhar-Weringla constituency, one of the three constituencies of Mongar dzongkhag.
PDP has the edge in Drujeygang-Tseza
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| DPTÂs Sonam Jamtsho and PDPÂs Karma Choden put their candidacies across |
NA ELECTIONS - DAGANA 19 March, 2008 - As the two political candidates from Drujeygang-Tseza constituency in Dagana rush to wrap up their campaigns, they have presented a grand vision for the Dagaps.
The South Thimphu choice: Experience or change (Kuensel)
NA ELECTIONS - Thimphu 17 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in South Thimphu constituency has all the elements of a spicy political contest: two formidable personalities, a controversy, that has been the talk of the nation for weeks, and a race so tight that it is almost impossible to predict the outcome.
One killed in Bhutan blast; security alert sounded (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections on March 24, officials said yesterday.
One killed in Bhutan explosion, security alert sounded (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Thimphu, March 15 (IANS) Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections March 24, officials said Saturday.
Bhutan refugees not to cross border, Nepal assures India (New Kerala)
Darjeeling, Mar 17 : Nepal has assured India that it would not allow refugees trying to sneak back into their birthplace in Bhutan to cross the border.
Indo-Bhutan border to be sealed from March 23-25 (Deepika)
Siliguri, Mar 16 (UNI) Darjeeling district administration today decided to seal the part of the Indo-Bhutan border within the district from March 23 to 25 in view of the March 24 general election in Bhutan.
From Brazil and Bhutan to Bollywood (The Times of India)
Anurag Basuâs Kites will have model Barbara Mori, whoâs of Uruguayan, Japanese and Mexican heritage.
Excise refund reflects trade growth (Kuensel)
17 March, 2008 - Bhutan will get an excise duty refund of Nu 900 million on all Indian manufactured commodities that were imported in the year 2005.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
FM rules the air waves (Kuensel)
18 March, 2008 - While film and television remain synonymous with screen, and words remain stuck to the pages of a book, radio is once again making ripples in the rural fringes of the country.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of polls (Gulf Times)
GUWAHATI, India: Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nationâs first parliamentary elections this month, officials said yesterday.
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18 March, 2008 - Dilip Rai, 22, from Samtse has been working at Sunlight restaurant in the Zangtopelri complex as a cook for four years. He is a class six dropout.
1. What time does your day begin?
At 8:30 am.
FM rules the air waves
The nation is tuned in and turned on
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| The voice in the box as a bosom companion |
18 March, 2008 - While film and television remain synonymous with screen, and words remain stuck to the pages of a book, radio is once again making ripples in the rural fringes of the country.
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17 March, 2008 - One job that does not require skills is washing dishes. ThatÂs what many young village boys, who come to Thimphu in search of a future, end up doing for a livelihood, at least in the beginning.
Are you a closet alcoholic?
17 March, 2008 - Medical research recently established that alcoholism is a disease and alcoholics are patients in need of medical treatment and care. But often it is difficult to know when an alcoholic needs help.
You Complete Me
17 March, 2008 - To complete life, there are
multiple requirements. For instance, say, hard work: it requires consistency and persistency in oneÂs field of study.
Anything Can Happen
17 March, 2008 - Love beautifies the world.
But this beauty escaped
Sonam and Dechen because they believed love was just a game played by two stupid people.
The South Thimphu choice: Experience or change
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| The personal touch - DPTÂs Yeshey Zimba and PDPÂs Sonam Tobgay Dorji make contact with their constituents |
NA ELECTIONS - Thimphu 17 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in South Thimphu constituency has all the elements of a spicy political contest: two formidable personalities, a controversy, that has been the talk of the nation for weeks, and a race so tight that it is almost impossible to predict the outcome.
Too close to call in Chumey-Ura
NA ELECTIONS - Bumthang 17 March, 2008 - Going by what voters have to say, itÂs going to be a close fight between the former budget director and the drungtsho (traditional physician), contesting from Chumey Ura constituency in Bumthang.
Ngatshang-Dremitse could go either way
NA ELECTIONS - Mongar 17 March, 2008 - Who will it be for Dremitse Ngatshang?
Either a lawyer/educationist or man/woman will represent the biggest constituency in Mongar dzongkhag, Dremitse-Ngatshang, in Bhutan’s new parliament.
Honours even in Jomotsangkha-Martshala
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| PDPÂs Pelzang Wangchuk and DPTÂs Norbu Wangzom in a ding-dong battle |
NA ELECTIONS - Samdrup Jongkhar 17 March, 2008 - Both candidates contesting the Jomotsangkha-Martsala constituency in Samdrup Jongkhar are equally confident about winning in the countryÂs first general election.
The South Thimphu choice: Experience or change (Kuensel)
NA ELECTIONS - Thimphu 17 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in South Thimphu constituency has all the elements of a spicy political contest: two formidable personalities, a controversy, that has been the talk of the nation for weeks, and a race so tight that it is almost impossible to predict the outcome.
One killed in Bhutan blast; security alert sounded (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections on March 24, officials said yesterday.
One killed in Bhutan explosion, security alert sounded (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Thimphu, March 15 (IANS) Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections March 24, officials said Saturday.
Indo-Bhutan border to be sealed from March 23-25 (Deepika)
Siliguri, Mar 16 (UNI) Darjeeling district administration today decided to seal the part of the Indo-Bhutan border within the district from March 23 to 25 in view of the March 24 general election in Bhutan.
From Brazil and Bhutan to Bollywood (The Times of India)
Anurag Basuâs Kites will have model Barbara Mori, whoâs of Uruguayan, Japanese and Mexican heritage.
Excise refund reflects trade growth (Kuensel)
17 March, 2008 - Bhutan will get an excise duty refund of Nu 900 million on all Indian manufactured commodities that were imported in the year 2005.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of polls (Gulf Times)
GUWAHATI, India: Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nationâs first parliamentary elections this month, officials said yesterday.
‘Maoists killed’ by Bhutan police (BBC News)
Police in Bhutan say that they have killed at least five suspected Maoists in ongoing operations over the last week.
Dress rehearsal for Smithsonian show (Kuensel)
17 March, 2008 - A formal dry run of the exhibition will be opened on Monday as Bhutan gears to participate, for the first time, in the Smithsonian Folk-Life festival in Washington DC, USA later this June.
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17 March, 2008 - One job that does not require skills is washing dishes. ThatÂs what many young village boys, who come to Thimphu in search of a future, end up doing for a livelihood, at least in the beginning.
Are you a closet alcoholic?
17 March, 2008 - Medical research recently established that alcoholism is a disease and alcoholics are patients in need of medical treatment and care. But often it is difficult to know when an alcoholic needs help.
You Complete Me
17 March, 2008 - To complete life, there are
multiple requirements. For instance, say, hard work: it requires consistency and persistency in oneÂs field of study.
Anything Can Happen
17 March, 2008 - Love beautifies the world.
But this beauty escaped
Sonam and Dechen because they believed love was just a game played by two stupid people.
The South Thimphu choice: Experience or change
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| The personal touch - DPTÂs Yeshey Zimba and PDPÂs Sonam Tobgay Dorji make contact with their constituents |
NA ELECTIONS - Thimphu 17 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in South Thimphu constituency has all the elements of a spicy political contest: two formidable personalities, a controversy, that has been the talk of the nation for weeks, and a race so tight that it is almost impossible to predict the outcome.
Too close to call in Chumey-Ura
NA ELECTIONS - Bumthang 17 March, 2008 - Going by what voters have to say, itÂs going to be a close fight between the former budget director and the drungtsho (traditional physician), contesting from Chumey Ura constituency in Bumthang.
Ngatshang-Dremitse could go either way
NA ELECTIONS - Mongar 17 March, 2008 - Who will it be for Dremitse Ngatshang?
Either a lawyer/educationist or man/woman will represent the biggest constituency in Mongar dzongkhag, Dremitse-Ngatshang, in Bhutan’s new parliament.
Honours even in Jomotsangkha-Martshala
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| PDPÂs Pelzang Wangchuk and DPTÂs Norbu Wangzom in a ding-dong battle |
NA ELECTIONS - Samdrup Jongkhar 17 March, 2008 - Both candidates contesting the Jomotsangkha-Martsala constituency in Samdrup Jongkhar are equally confident about winning in the countryÂs first general election.
Elections foreshadowed by cloud of allegations
NA ELECTIONS 17 March, 2008 - Exactly after eight days, on March 24, one of the two political parties will win to form the government. But neither the parties nor the Election Commission of Bhutan is certain as to whether both parties would be free of all allegations before poll day.
Excise refund reflects trade growth
17 March, 2008 - Bhutan will get an excise duty refund of Nu 900 million on all Indian manufactured commodities that were imported in the year 2005.
One killed in Bhutan blast; security alert sounded (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections on March 24, officials said yesterday.
One killed in Bhutan explosion, security alert sounded (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Thimphu, March 15 (IANS) Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections March 24, officials said Saturday.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of polls (Gulf Times)
GUWAHATI, India: Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nationâs first parliamentary elections this month, officials said yesterday.
‘Maoists killed’ by Bhutan police (BBC News)
Police in Bhutan say that they have killed at least five suspected Maoists in ongoing operations over the last week.
Paro-Thimphu highway receives ACC censure (Kuensel)
5 March, 2008 - A confidential Anti Corruption Commission report has alleged several mistakes âfrom the contracting process to procedural irregularities, resulting in losses of up to Nu 10 millionâ on the Nu 200 million eight-kilometre road widening work between Paro and Thimphu, which was done by four Bhutanese companies.
We Demand Responsible Action From EU (Scoop.co.nz)
*We Demand Responsible Action From European Union Observers.* A team of 15 observers from 13 different European Union countries arrived in the Bhutan to observe the first ever general election that is scheduled on the 24th of March, 2008. The Druk National Congress welcomes this.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (Calcutta News)
The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
TIGER CORRIDOR FROM BHUTAN-INDIA-MALAYSIA (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
NEW DELHI, March 15 (Bernama) — Wildlife scientists are proposing to create a tiger corridor spanning from India, cutting through Southeast Asia until the jungles of Malaysia, for the big cats to roam freely in its natural habitat.
Parties expenditure exceeds collection
The Election Commission of Bhutan yesterday released the audited report on the accounts of the two political parties, PeopleÂs Democratic Party and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
WhoÂs doing what for whom
And the truth about promises
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15 March, 2008 - National Assembly candidates have been promising their local constituencies (in print, television and at public meetings) numerous schools, farm roads, BHUs, bridges and so forth.
Bomb kills handler
15 March, 2008 - A man in Dagana was killed on the spot on March 13 while handling an explosive device that had been kept at his house.
Jigmi Thinley looks good in Nanong-Shumar
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| The veteran versus the tyro - DPT’s Jigmi Y Thinley and PDP’s Jigme Dukpa |
15 March, 2008 - The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) president, Jigmi Y Thinley, is seen by many in Nanong-Shumar constituency as the likely victor on March 24. Jigme Dukpa of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), meanwhile, says that the fight isn’t over till it’s over.
The media reflects
15 March, 2008 - Like every other section of Bhutanese society, the Bhutanese media is taking a look at its own role in the new political scenario, post March 24. The principles and policies do not actually change from the past, but we will need a new dose of energy and, perhaps, a clearer understanding of our responsibilities.
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13 March, 2008 - It’s no fault of your eyesight if, in the coming days, you find Druk AirÂs female cabin crew more striking than usual.
They will be discarding the old uniform to be attired in a contemporary half cotton kira of pesar (new) design with a claret cotton-silk tego, that will not only complement the looks of the crew but also represent the spirit of the Bhutanese with a modern touch.
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13 March, 2008 - With holidays over and schools reopened, the air is once more filled with excitement, restless energy, tension and apprehension about turning a whole new page to your academic session.
Yes, the time of tuning yourself into a routine is back. Load of activities await teachers, parents and students weeks before the school reopens.
Eating your blues away
13 March, 2008 - When you eat with your eyes and not your stomach and when emotions begin to determine your eating habits rather than hunger, you should know that youÂre suffering from emotional eating disorder.
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Kuenzang Thinley, 23, from Laptshakha, Talo, Punakha, is working as a Dzongkha teacher at the Early Learning Centre for two years now. This is what he has to say on his life as a teacher.
1. Why did you become a teacher?
I was interested in teaching and to help my students grow into good citizens.
A road to Bardo-Trong  the path to power
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NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 13 March, 2008 - For the rural voters of Zhemgang, the past few months have been a revelation of sorts. They had never known of Khengpas (people of Zhemgang), who served in the government or were today successful businessmen, or of those who had topped the school examinations from primary to high secondary school and went on to win scholarships to study abroad.
One killed in Bhutan explosion, security alert sounded (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Thimphu, March 15 (IANS) Bhutan has put its security forces on a maximum alert after one person was killed in an explosion ahead of the historic parliamentary elections March 24, officials said Saturday.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
‘Maoists killed’ by Bhutan police (BBC News)
Police in Bhutan say that they have killed at least five suspected Maoists in ongoing operations over the last week.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of polls (Gulf Times)
GUWAHATI, India: Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nationâs first parliamentary elections this month, officials said yesterday.
Paro-Thimphu highway receives ACC censure (Kuensel)
5 March, 2008 - A confidential Anti Corruption Commission report has alleged several mistakes âfrom the contracting process to procedural irregularities, resulting in losses of up to Nu 10 millionâ on the Nu 200 million eight-kilometre road widening work between Paro and Thimphu, which was done by four Bhutanese companies.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
TIGER CORRIDOR FROM BHUTAN-INDIA-MALAYSIA (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
NEW DELHI, March 15 (Bernama) — Wildlife scientists are proposing to create a tiger corridor spanning from India, cutting through Southeast Asia until the jungles of Malaysia, for the big cats to roam freely in its natural habitat.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (Calcutta News)
The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
Small stones, big block (Kuensel)
12 March, 2008 - An acute shortage of aggregate stones has led to a delay in and hike in the cost of almost all major road construction activities, worth in total around Nu 5 billion, like the Thimphu-Paro and Phuentsholing-Thimphu highways, and Thimphu road projects like Deubam, Gongphel and Norzin lams.
TIGER CORRIDOR - 2 (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
The main 12 countries tigers inhabit in the wild are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Parties expenditure exceeds collection
The Election Commission of Bhutan yesterday released the audited report on the accounts of the two political parties, PeopleÂs Democratic Party and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
WhoÂs doing what for whom
And the truth about promises
|
15 March, 2008 - National Assembly candidates have been promising their local constituencies (in print, television and at public meetings) numerous schools, farm roads, BHUs, bridges and so forth.
Bomb kills handler
15 March, 2008 - A man in Dagana was killed on the spot on March 13 while handling an explosive device that had been kept at his house.
Jigmi Thinley looks good in Nanong-Shumar
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| The veteran versus the tyro - DPT’s Jigmi Y Thinley and PDP’s Jigme Dukpa |
15 March, 2008 - The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) president, Jigmi Y Thinley, is seen by many in Nanong-Shumar constituency as the likely victor on March 24. Jigme Dukpa of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), meanwhile, says that the fight isn’t over till it’s over.
The media reflects
15 March, 2008 - Like every other section of Bhutanese society, the Bhutanese media is taking a look at its own role in the new political scenario, post March 24. The principles and policies do not actually change from the past, but we will need a new dose of energy and, perhaps, a clearer understanding of our responsibilities.
|
13 March, 2008 - It’s no fault of your eyesight if, in the coming days, you find Druk AirÂs female cabin crew more striking than usual.
They will be discarding the old uniform to be attired in a contemporary half cotton kira of pesar (new) design with a claret cotton-silk tego, that will not only complement the looks of the crew but also represent the spirit of the Bhutanese with a modern touch.
|
13 March, 2008 - With holidays over and schools reopened, the air is once more filled with excitement, restless energy, tension and apprehension about turning a whole new page to your academic session.
Yes, the time of tuning yourself into a routine is back. Load of activities await teachers, parents and students weeks before the school reopens.
Eating your blues away
13 March, 2008 - When you eat with your eyes and not your stomach and when emotions begin to determine your eating habits rather than hunger, you should know that youÂre suffering from emotional eating disorder.
|
Kuenzang Thinley, 23, from Laptshakha, Talo, Punakha, is working as a Dzongkha teacher at the Early Learning Centre for two years now. This is what he has to say on his life as a teacher.
1. Why did you become a teacher?
I was interested in teaching and to help my students grow into good citizens.
A road to Bardo-Trong  the path to power
|
NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 13 March, 2008 - For the rural voters of Zhemgang, the past few months have been a revelation of sorts. They had never known of Khengpas (people of Zhemgang), who served in the government or were today successful businessmen, or of those who had topped the school examinations from primary to high secondary school and went on to win scholarships to study abroad.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of polls (Gulf Times)
GUWAHATI, India: Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nationâs first parliamentary elections this month, officials said yesterday.
‘Maoists killed’ by Bhutan police (BBC News)
Police in Bhutan say that they have killed at least five suspected Maoists in ongoing operations over the last week.
Paro-Thimphu highway receives ACC censure (Kuensel)
5 March, 2008 - A confidential Anti Corruption Commission report has alleged several mistakes âfrom the contracting process to procedural irregularities, resulting in losses of up to Nu 10 millionâ on the Nu 200 million eight-kilometre road widening work between Paro and Thimphu, which was done by four Bhutanese companies.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (Calcutta News)
The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
Small stones, big block (Kuensel)
12 March, 2008 - An acute shortage of aggregate stones has led to a delay in and hike in the cost of almost all major road construction activities, worth in total around Nu 5 billion, like the Thimphu-Paro and Phuentsholing-Thimphu highways, and Thimphu road projects like Deubam, Gongphel and Norzin lams.
Progress of India-assisted projects in Bhutan reviewed (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Mar 8 (PTI) Indian and Bhutanese officials have reviewed the progress of New Delhi-assisted projects undertaken during the Himalayan country’s 9th Five Year Plan.
60 Bhutanese refugees on way to US, New Zealand (Outlook India)
The process for the resettlement of Bhutan refugees housed in camps in Nepal’s Jhapa and Morang districts was set in motion, with 60 Bhutanese ready to move to their new homes in the United States and New Zealand.
Bhutan refugees leave Nepal for resettlement (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The first of more than 100,000 Bhutanese refugees languishing in camps in southern Nepal for more than 15 years have begun to leave for overseas resettlement, officials said Monday.
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13 March, 2008 - It’s no fault of your eyesight if, in the coming days, you find Druk AirÂs female cabin crew more striking than usual.
They will be discarding the old uniform to be attired in a contemporary half cotton kira of pesar (new) design with a claret cotton-silk tego, that will not only complement the looks of the crew but also represent the spirit of the Bhutanese with a modern touch.
|
13 March, 2008 - With holidays over and schools reopened, the air is once more filled with excitement, restless energy, tension and apprehension about turning a whole new page to your academic session.
Yes, the time of tuning yourself into a routine is back. Load of activities await teachers, parents and students weeks before the school reopens.
Eating your blues away
13 March, 2008 - When you eat with your eyes and not your stomach and when emotions begin to determine your eating habits rather than hunger, you should know that youÂre suffering from emotional eating disorder.
|
Kuenzang Thinley, 23, from Laptshakha, Talo, Punakha, is working as a Dzongkha teacher at the Early Learning Centre for two years now. This is what he has to say on his life as a teacher.
1. Why did you become a teacher?
I was interested in teaching and to help my students grow into good citizens.
A road to Bardo-Trong  the path to power
|
NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 13 March, 2008 - For the rural voters of Zhemgang, the past few months have been a revelation of sorts. They had never known of Khengpas (people of Zhemgang), who served in the government or were today successful businessmen, or of those who had topped the school examinations from primary to high secondary school and went on to win scholarships to study abroad.
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| PDPÂs Dorji Pavo Phuntsho and DPTÂs Jigme Tshultim: Contestants first, cousins second |
NA ELECTIONS - TRASHIGANG 13 March, 2008 - It is known as the Ârice bowl of east and has been the envy of the entire dzongkhag. They have produced a minister and many notable senior officials, two of whom are contesting for a seat in the forthcoming National Assembly elections from the Radhi-Sakteng constituency.
Corporate government workshop for DHIL board members
13 March, 2008 - The basic problem with Bhutanese corporations, both public and joint sectors, has been the hesitation on the part of boards to exercise proper checks in the functioning of the managing directors, according to the chairman of the Druk Holding and Investments Ltd., Om Pradhan.
Deal done over Drametse-Narang farm road deadlock
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| The contentious constructionÂs sticking points resolved |
13 March, 2008 - Work on the Drametse-Narang farm road in Mongar has resumed, bringing to an end a longstanding controversy that resulted in ongoing work being suspended twice.
Pneumonia heads child morbidity list
13 March, 2008 - Although itÂs not considered the number one cause of child mortality, pneumonia tops the morbidity list among children between one month and one year in Thimphu, according to pediatricians at the Thimphu national referral hospital.
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| Contraband eggs before consignment to the biological pit |
13 March, 2008 - The Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) slapped a fine of Nu 25,000 on a baker for attempting to illegally import 50 cartons of eggs through Bhutan Gate in Phuentsholing.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
‘Maoists killed’ by Bhutan police (BBC News)
Police in Bhutan say that they have killed at least five suspected Maoists in ongoing operations over the last week.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of polls (Gulf Times)
GUWAHATI, India: Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nationâs first parliamentary elections this month, officials said yesterday.
Paro-Thimphu highway receives ACC censure (Kuensel)
5 March, 2008 - A confidential Anti Corruption Commission report has alleged several mistakes âfrom the contracting process to procedural irregularities, resulting in losses of up to Nu 10 millionâ on the Nu 200 million eight-kilometre road widening work between Paro and Thimphu, which was done by four Bhutanese companies.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (Calcutta News)
The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
Small stones, big block (Kuensel)
12 March, 2008 - An acute shortage of aggregate stones has led to a delay in and hike in the cost of almost all major road construction activities, worth in total around Nu 5 billion, like the Thimphu-Paro and Phuentsholing-Thimphu highways, and Thimphu road projects like Deubam, Gongphel and Norzin lams.
Progress of India-assisted projects in Bhutan reviewed (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Mar 8 (PTI) Indian and Bhutanese officials have reviewed the progress of New Delhi-assisted projects undertaken during the Himalayan country’s 9th Five Year Plan.
60 Bhutanese refugees on way to US, New Zealand (Outlook India)
The process for the resettlement of Bhutan refugees housed in camps in Nepal’s Jhapa and Morang districts was set in motion, with 60 Bhutanese ready to move to their new homes in the United States and New Zealand.
Bhutan refugees leave Nepal for resettlement (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The first of more than 100,000 Bhutanese refugees languishing in camps in southern Nepal for more than 15 years have begun to leave for overseas resettlement, officials said Monday.
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13 March, 2008 - It’s no fault of your eyesight if, in the coming days, you find Druk AirÂs female cabin crew more striking than usual.
They will be discarding the old uniform to be attired in a contemporary half cotton kira of pesar (new) design with a claret cotton-silk tego, that will not only complement the looks of the crew but also represent the spirit of the Bhutanese with a modern touch.
|
13 March, 2008 - With holidays over and schools reopened, the air is once more filled with excitement, restless energy, tension and apprehension about turning a whole new page to your academic session.
Yes, the time of tuning yourself into a routine is back. Load of activities await teachers, parents and students weeks before the school reopens.
Eating your blues away
13 March, 2008 - When you eat with your eyes and not your stomach and when emotions begin to determine your eating habits rather than hunger, you should know that youÂre suffering from emotional eating disorder.
|
Kuenzang Thinley, 23, from Laptshakha, Talo, Punakha, is working as a Dzongkha teacher at the Early Learning Centre for two years now. This is what he has to say on his life as a teacher.
1. Why did you become a teacher?
I was interested in teaching and to help my students grow into good citizens.
A road to Bardo-Trong  the path to power
|
NA ELECTIONS - ZHEMGANG 13 March, 2008 - For the rural voters of Zhemgang, the past few months have been a revelation of sorts. They had never known of Khengpas (people of Zhemgang), who served in the government or were today successful businessmen, or of those who had topped the school examinations from primary to high secondary school and went on to win scholarships to study abroad.
|
| PDPÂs Dorji Pavo Phuntsho and DPTÂs Jigme Tshultim: Contestants first, cousins second |
NA ELECTIONS - TRASHIGANG 13 March, 2008 - It is known as the Ârice bowl of east and has been the envy of the entire dzongkhag. They have produced a minister and many notable senior officials, two of whom are contesting for a seat in the forthcoming National Assembly elections from the Radhi-Sakteng constituency.
Corporate government workshop for DHIL board members
13 March, 2008 - The basic problem with Bhutanese corporations, both public and joint sectors, has been the hesitation on the part of boards to exercise proper checks in the functioning of the managing directors, according to the chairman of the Druk Holding and Investments Ltd., Om Pradhan.
Deal done over Drametse-Narang farm road deadlock
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| The contentious constructionÂs sticking points resolved |
13 March, 2008 - Work on the Drametse-Narang farm road in Mongar has resumed, bringing to an end a longstanding controversy that resulted in ongoing work being suspended twice.
Pneumonia heads child morbidity list
13 March, 2008 - Although itÂs not considered the number one cause of child mortality, pneumonia tops the morbidity list among children between one month and one year in Thimphu, according to pediatricians at the Thimphu national referral hospital.
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| Contraband eggs before consignment to the biological pit |
13 March, 2008 - The Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) slapped a fine of Nu 25,000 on a baker for attempting to illegally import 50 cartons of eggs through Bhutan Gate in Phuentsholing.
Bhutan cracks down on rebels ahead of first poll (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Bhutanese soldiers and police have launched a crackdown against ethnic Nepali rebels ahead of the tiny, isolated Himalayan nation’s first parliamentary elections this month, officials said on Wednesday.
Paro-Thimphu highway receives ACC censure (Kuensel)
5 March, 2008 - A confidential Anti Corruption Commission report has alleged several mistakes âfrom the contracting process to procedural irregularities, resulting in losses of up to Nu 10 millionâ on the Nu 200 million eight-kilometre road widening work between Paro and Thimphu, which was done by four Bhutanese companies.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (Calcutta News)
The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
India may construct roads along Nepal, Bhutan borders (New Kerala)
New Delhi, March 12 : The central government is mulling a proposal to construct roads along the Nepal and Bhutan borders to improve infrastructure and promote cross-border economic integration.
Small stones, big block (Kuensel)
12 March, 2008 - An acute shortage of aggregate stones has led to a delay in and hike in the cost of almost all major road construction activities, worth in total around Nu 5 billion, like the Thimphu-Paro and Phuentsholing-Thimphu highways, and Thimphu road projects like Deubam, Gongphel and Norzin lams.
Progress of India-assisted projects in Bhutan reviewed (Press Trust of India)
Thimphu, Mar 8 (PTI) Indian and Bhutanese officials have reviewed the progress of New Delhi-assisted projects undertaken during the Himalayan country’s 9th Five Year Plan.
60 Bhutanese refugees on way to US, New Zealand (Outlook India)
The process for the resettlement of Bhutan refugees housed in camps in Nepal’s Jhapa and Morang districts was set in motion, with 60 Bhutanese ready to move to their new homes in the United States and New Zealand.
Bhutan refugees leave Nepal for resettlement (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The first of more than 100,000 Bhutanese refugees languishing in camps in southern Nepal for more than 15 years have begun to leave for overseas resettlement, officials said Monday.
Bhutan refugees bid tearful farewell to Nepal (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Kathmandu, March 10 (IANS) Twenty Bhutanese refugees, including a one-year-old child, Monday bid a tearful farewell to Nepal and the hope of ever being able to return home, as they headed for the US to start a new life after languishing for 17 years in closed camps.
Bhutanese refugees start new life (BBC News)
The first of tens of thousands of refugees from Bhutan begin leaving camps in Nepal for a new life in the West.
WhoÂs invited to the party?
12 March, 2008 - Ask the two political parties and they say their strengths are leadership and a carefully chosen ÂteamÂ.
If the parties are weighed in terms of their ÂteamÂ, the candidates that form the party, both the PeopleÂs Democratic Party and the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, are made up of almost an equal number of bureaucrats, educationists, teachers, and professionals from various backgrounds including the private sector (see box for details).
Small stones, big block
Road works worth Nu 5 billion delayed
12 March, 2008 - An acute shortage of aggregate stones has led to a delay in and hike in the cost of almost all major road construction activities, worth in total around Nu 5 billion, like the Thimphu-Paro and Phuentsholing-Thimphu highways, and Thimphu road projects like Deubam, Gongphel and Norzin lams.
Auction recovers one-third
AWP CASE UPDATE 12 March, 2008 - The former managing director of the Army Welfare Project (AWP), Major (retd.) Pem Tshering, still has about Nu 67.18 million to refund the government with Nu 29.32 million recovered from the auction of seven of his 10 confiscated properties.
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| Tshering Dolkar |
12 March, 2008 - With less than two weeks to the Assembly elections, PDP has a new candidate, Tshering Dolkar, joining the race in Gelephu constituency.
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| Friendly before the fireworks at the debate |
12 March, 2008 - Before the Sunday March 9 debate, many wondered how Jigme Dukpa, a singer, would fare against Jigmi Y Thinley, a statesman known for his polished delivery. By his own supporterÂs admission, they hoped he would be able to hang in there.
Aerodrome emergency plan tested
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| Mock exercise in progress at Paro airport |
12 March, 2008 - Taxi-driver Namgay Dorji, en route to Paro town, was horror-struck when he saw smoke billowing from the Paro International Airport and firefighters rushing amidst emergency lights flashing and sirens reverberating across the valley.
It will work
12 March, 2008 - We go into the final lap of the campaign process with a good feel for the future. Although we do not have concrete evidence or even credible analyses of who will win the March 24 elections, we are not particularly worried. Our first government will be a good one.
Samkhar could go down to the wire
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| The Âdoctor and the Âdzongda in a keen but clean contest |
NA ELECTIONS - TRASHIGANG 10 March, 2008 - The parliamentary race in Samkhar constituency (Kanglung, Udzorong and Samkhar gewogs), Trashigang dzongkhag, may have begun slowly but its voters are not short of alluring options.
Foot surgery trips up candidate
10 March, 2008 - An infection on his left foot has forced the Druk Phuensum candidate for Dorokha-Tading constituency in Samtse, Thakur Singh Powdyel, to break his campaign and seek immediate treatment.
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| Smoking embers is all that remains of the workers shacks |
10 March, 2008 - Eight workers, employed in the renovation of the Lhodrakharchu dratshang in Bumthang, lost all their belongings when the temporary shelter they were living in was gutted by fire on March 5.
