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The world’s scariest runways – CNN
(Travel + Leisure) — It’s 10:45 a.m. on a cloudy day, and the crew of Druk Air flight KB205 is preparing to land at their home airport of Paro, Bhutan. Suddenly, ominous warnings start blaring, alerting them that their flight angle is all wrong and … [read more]
Desempleados bloquean cruce entre Argentina y Chile – Miami Herald
BUENOS AIRES — Unas 40 personas bloquearon el miércoles la carretera que conduce a uno de los pasos fronterizos que une la provincia argentina de Neuquén con Chile impidiendo el paso de camiones, automóviles y autobuses, informó la policÃÂa … [read more]
Blasts kill two and wound 100 in India’s northeast – International Herald Tribune
GUWAHATI, India : At least two people were killed and about 100 wounded when four bombs exploded in a town in India’s remote northeast Wednesday, police said. Police said they suspected Muslim militant groups, based in neighbouring Bangladesh, were … [read more]
35 injured in market bombings – News.com.au
Two explosions occurred in a busy marketplace in Agartala, the capital of Tripura state, while the third went off at a bus station, a police spokesman said by telephone from the town. “At least two of the blasts were powerful while the third was a … [read more]
Three blasts in Agartala, 15 wounded – Reuters India
GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) – At least 15 people were wounded when three bombs exploded in Agartala on Wednesday, police said. Muslim militant groups, based in neighbouring Bangladesh, were probably behind the bomb blasts in the Radhanagar and Gulbazar … [read more]
Bhutanese golfer second in Vietnam – Kuensel Online
1 October, 2008 – Sixteen-year old Zhiwang Gurung stood second in the under-16 category at the Faldo Series Asia (Vietnam) Championship held in Phan Thiet, Vietnam from September 27-28. It was Bhutan’s first international appearance in a golf … [read more]
Investigan caso de un hombre hallado asesinado en Beach Blvd – First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, FL — La PolicÃÂa investiga un homicidio que ocurrió en el área de Southside. Un hombre fue hallado muerto en su vehÃÂculo que estaba estacionado al lado de la vÃÂa. El hecho ocurrió en Beach Boulevard y la 9A. Un oficial que pasaba … [read more]
Bapu’s greatness stamped in 150 lands – Daily News and Analysis
ALLAHABAD: The life of Mahatma Gandhi has been depicted in stamps brought out by 150 countries, including the Great Britain, the country he fought against for our Independence. Interestingly, Gandhi happens to be the first person outside the British … [read more]
Send your questions to CNNRadio – CNN
Select country United States of America Canada —– Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaidjan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh … [read more]
35 wounded in three blasts in India – ninemsn
At least 35 people have been wounded in three successive bomb attacks in India’s revolt-hit northeast, police say. Two explosions occurred in a busy marketplace in Agartala, the capital of Tripura state, while the third went off at a bus station, a … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
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1 October, 2008 – Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon
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Male chauvinism poses as culture in this still
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1 October, 2008 – She is frightened of the night. Not because of ghosts. She has never really believed in it anyway.
Since being posted as a teacher in a remote school in Trongsa dzongkhag, Zangmo (name changed on request) has become the target of unknown local men who come under the protection of darkness to “trouble” her- frequently. She has become terrified of them. [read more]
Despite boom, various factors contribute to business slump
1 October, 2008 – With Bank of Bhutan (BoB) hit with more than 45 cases of bad loans – most of them in the construction sector in terms of amount – there is a growing concern that the country’s construction industry may be seeing red. [read more]
1 October, 2008 – The present government procurement manual, that has been exposed to have several significant loopholes, is being reviewed by the Ministry of Finance.
Work on the revision, however, started as early as 2005. [read more]
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| ABOVE PAR – Ziwang Gurung qualifies for play-off in China |
1 October, 2008 – Sixteen-year old Zhiwang Gurung stood second in the under-16 category at the Faldo Series Asia (Vietnam) Championship held in Phan Thiet, Vietnam from September 27-28. It was Bhutan’s first international appearance in a golf tournament. [read more]
1 October, 2008 – We have never had so much choice before. Bhutanese shops, particularly in the larger towns, are laden with goodies. Our entrepreneurs are bringing in new selections from new places every day. So it is time to take a good look at this trend. [read more]
Monpas believe in appeasing local deities before seeking medical treatment
30 September, 2008 – Dewlemo, 55, has been bedridden for almost a month. She suffers from joint pains and complains of pain in her chest. But she never thought of visiting the nearest Basic Health Unit, about a four-hour walk from her village in Phumzur.
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| GLAD TO SEE YOU AGAIN – Thimphu eye team brings light to the Layap vision-challenged |
30 September, 2008 – For eight years Kinley Om lived in the dark, deprived of her vision and unaware of the dramatic changes taking place around her.
She is 73 years old and lives in Laya. At an altitude of about 4000 metres above sea level, Laya is one of the coldest places on earth. It is a five-day walk from the nearest road. [read more]
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29 September, 2008 – Ten adventurous bikers, clad in Martha gho with khadar draped around their necks roared off from Tashichhodzong on September 24 to cruise all over the country and mark the centenary celebrations. [read more]
10 best list to suit your dietary needs
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29 September, 2008 – Change in lifestyle equates to a rise in the number of lifestyle diseases. That’s why, as recommended by medical experts, we bring you these best foods you’re not eating. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Youth Development and Rehabilitation Centre’s annual concert on September 23 was attended by officials from various sectors. The YDRC was established in 1999 to impart rehabilitative and reformative training programmes to children in conflict with the law who have been committed to the centre by the courts.
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Prime Minister Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley met Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, in New York on Wednesday evening, the first time the Prime Ministers of the two countries have met.
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The Coronation Cup archery tournament began yesterday in Changbangdu, Thimphu. Some 38 teams are participating in the tournament, which is being played according to a schedule where two matches are played simultaneously.
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The centenary park near Changlimithang in Thimphu was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, yesterday. The park is now open to the public.
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The 15-day-long Lhamoi Drubchen ceremony conducted by His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the monks of the central monastic body is underway in the Dhukhang of Tashichodzong.
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Girls tend to drop higher education
There have always been fewer girls than boys studying in the higher secondary level but the ratio between the two has tended to increase steadily over the past six years, according to Education officials.
From about 400 students in the early 1960’s, total enrolment has increased in all levels of formal education and non-formal education centres [...] [read more]
Verdict on TCC vs TCC passed
The verdict on the long-drawn-out case between Thimphu City Corporation and Tashi Commercial Corporation was passed in favour of the latter on August 8.
The verdict of the High Court is in sync with the verdict of the Thimphu district court and High Court Bench III which stated that the city corporation was unable to produce [...] [read more]
Blessed Rainy Day blues
Unlike the previous years, Thrue, the Blessed Rainy Day, was a completely different affair for Sonam, a corporate employee and a keen practitioner of Thrue.
She was in a holiday mood but she had to drag herself to work because it was no longer declared a government holiday.
She did not feel the pinch last year and [...] [read more]
The doctor of many hues
Unending queues and the strong heat stroke of summer daylights is an enduring trial for most patients in Phuentsholing. Looking for relief, patients can now flock to Dr Ritulal’s Lotus Clinic in Jaigaon after office hours in cooler climes.
With two examination rooms, a medical store and a doctor’s chamber, Dr Ritulal Sharma has set up [...] [read more]
Babu, business and the bygone days
Balaji Babulal still owns the same garment shop he opened four decades ago. However, it makes him proud today that he has more friends than money. Sangay Wangchuk reports.
Balaji Babulal, popularly known as Babu, first came to Phuentsholing in 1970 when he was 18 years old. The magnificent mountains and beautiful landscape of Phuentsholing fascinated [...] [read more]
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