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Flying into the past in N. Korea - Chicago Tribune
I was in North Korea for a few days recently, and all I could think about was money. To be precise, I kept seeing things that were so utterly unusual that I would think to myself, “I bet Western tourists would pay good money to see this.” Let me …
Bhutan govt to let in âdecentâ tourists, keep out âjunkiesâ - DAWN Group
THIMPHU: The insular Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan aims to boost tourists five-fold but will preserve its cachet as an exclusive destination with no bungee jumping backpackers allowed, officials say. The small and stunning mountainous nation first …
South Asia Media Forum inaugurated: Free Press can foster regional … - New Nation
Eminent jurist and former Foreign Minister Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said the media can play a critical role in fostering mutual understanding, trust and cooperation among South Asian nations by making accurate portrayals and representation of …
Eastern Bank Limited launches “EBL Mukti” for women entrepreneurs - New Nation
Eastern Bank Limited launched yet another new product for Women Entrepreneurs “EBL Mukti” first of its kind in Bangladesh, at a hotel in the city Wednesday April 30. Any women entrepreneur with at least two years of operation of any legitimate …
Archers let the arrows and insults fly - South China Morning Post
Dorji, a house painter with close-cropped black hair, draws his bowstring, hooks his thumb on his cheek and takes aim at what looks like an impossible target: a 28cm-wide slip of wood dug into the soil 140 metres away. He lets his finger slip and the …
Close Shave for Druk Air - Kuensel Online
3 May, 2008 - A Druk Air plane flying from Bangkok to Paro on May 1 had to turn back after a crack developed in the pilotâs flight deck left window. A nervous passenger at Paro airport said, âOne hour into the flight, the pilot in a nervous voice …
Tarayana Fair 2008 at clock tower - Kuensel Online
3 May, 2008 - With six communities from remote parts of the country participating and spiced with games, flowers, music and food, the annual Tarayana fair, which began yesterday in the capital at the clock tower square, had a carnival atmosphere. Of …
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Fit or fat? - CNN
Trans fat is under attack, diet pill makers are paying huge fines to the government to settle advertising claims, your salad could be tainted with killer bacteria … so just what can you do to live a healthier life? Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay …
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Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
3 May, 2008 - It is believed that the Bhutanese economy was Âmissing around 4-5 billion rupees in the 2007 fiscal year. Analysts reason that factors like informal trade, unaccounted rupee outflows, fronting, and heavy imports were to blame. Kuensel looks at why the country suffers a rupee shortage despite a trade surplus with India symbolized by the export of hydropower. On conditions of anonymity, some officials of the royal monetary authority (RMA), ministry of finance, revenue and customs, and ministry of economic affairs, who in 2007 did a special investigation on this issue, for the first time explain the reasons behind and the implications of such a shortage.
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3 May, 2008 - New figures indicate that students dropping out of school peak when they reach seventh grade.
The annual average dropout rate in class VII was almost 7.15 percent, the highest compared to all other grades in the past six years, according to education ministry officials. Last year, it was 5.2 percent or about 600 of the total 11,800 class VII students, who left school with hundreds having to repeat in the same grade (see box for details). In 2005-06, class VII dropout rates were again highest with nearly 800 students or 6.9 percent students leaving school.
The new airport hangar
3 May, 2008 - In 2005 the government decided to build a new airport hangar at Nu 55 million to accommodate the two new A-319 planes bought that year. One year later, the result was a brand new hangar with around 40 large cracks on the wall, a leaking roof and large electronic doors that will not close.
3 May, 2008 - The wives of new cabinet ministers will not be driving new Toyota Prados with the second sitting of the Lhengye Zhungtshog deciding on only one staff car for ministers.
On April 29, the cabinet decided that only the prime minister would get a Toyota land cruiser and ministers, Toyota prados. In the past, cabinet ministers were given two cars, one for private use.
3 May, 2008 - A Druk Air plane flying from Bangkok to Paro on May 1 had to turn back after a crack developed in the pilotÂs flight deck left window.
A nervous passenger at Paro airport said, ÂOne hour into the flight, the pilot in a nervous voice announced a technical problem and that weÂd be flying back to Bangkok.Â
3 May, 2008 - We hear that the agriculture ministry is thinking seriously about food security. This is a relief. While the concept of emphasizing cash income for farmers, because it is cheaper to import food grain, might have looked attractive some years ago, IndiaÂs export problem (quickly reversed for Bhutan) last week comes as a powerful reminder that we are as vulnerable as ever.
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| Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck at the fair |
3 May, 2008 - With six communities from remote parts of the country participating and spiced with games, flowers, music and food, the annual Tarayana fair, which began yesterday in the capital at the clock tower square, had a carnival atmosphere.
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| Sangay Wangdi, receptacle of Ap Gongnyap, the village deity |
2 May, 2008 - It was the eighth day of the 11th month of the dog year. Sangay Wangdi, a farmer of Karshong village in Trongsa, was out playing archery when he started acting strange all of a sudden.
1 May, 2008 - In its second meeting yesterday, the cabinet decided that cabinet ministers would be provided with only one staff car.
1 May, 2008 - Since its franchise in June 2007, the finance ministry has been able to license only seven of the 50 items that the coronation and centenary logo can be used on.
Bhutan Observer
bO observation: The weekly stupor
Thimphu resembles a bubble. A lubricious fizz wherein toys the tenants of the six realms. Thereâs a zoo under construction. The irony is the zoo is built by monkeys, and the monkeys are building it so that the lions can occupy it. Who gets caged or fenced in is anyoneâs guess. For now, the kings […]
Readers Voice: Spoilt brats and wayward parents
Every parent wants his or her children to do well not only in their studies, but in their lives as well.
It is with this intention that we as parents go to the extent of doing almost anything to help them fulfill their dreams. Sometimes,the good intentions go awfully wrong and we have to ultimately bear […]
Signboards: bringing down democracy
Yesterday was d-day for putting up the new uniform sign boards as mandated by the Thimphu City Corporation but about 100 business outlets resisted the order.
Earlier, the TCC stated that this was as per the instructions of the government and it was streamlined after a discussion with the town committee and the MoWHS. The reasons […]
Did something go wrong, again?
The august Upper House is supposed to be the moral, ethical and apolitical voice of the new political system. The house, more than any other institution, is the conscientious guardian. The Chairperson of the house, therefore,should represent all of the qualities and principles the house should uphold.
The Chairperson, Namgay Penjore , was elected by 13 […]
No show for Indian idol
Indian Idol, Prashant Tamang, and co-contestant Charu were to perform live at the Changjiji ground in Thimphu today but there will not be any show.
Following a confusion of last-minute bureaucratic procedure and protocol, the show has been postponed. Official approval for live musical concert was given, then revoked and the matter was bounced about between […]
Who is getting what?
The pay, allowances and other benefits of the Cabinet Ministers and the MPs are tentatively in place, after much disgruntlement from members and the public.The second meeting of the cabinet ministers (CCM) held on April 29, resolved most of these issues considered pertinent by the members.
Some members expressed relief that they will not have to […]
A ground: no play
Trashigang: It is supposed to be a football ground. Only playing here could get ones feet broken because the ground is littered with boulders and stones.
The only open ground in Trashigang belongs to the Trashigang Middle Secondary School but it remains just a ground, not one that football lovers can enjoy.
The ground has, over the […]
Readersâ Voice: Teachersâ Day â a long drawn tribute
May 2, is perhaps, the only day when teachers realise that a certain group of people still acknowledge their hard work.
When world leaders decided to observe October 5 as World Teachersâ Day in 1994, they wanted to commemorate the signing of the UNESCO/ILO, which stressed the recommendation concerning the status of teachers.
The recommendations, among others, […]
Young volunteers show the way
Pemagatshel: There is nothing like youth in responsible action. This was proven in Pemagatsel on April 20 when 25 girls and 25 boys of the Y-VIA (Youth Volunteers In Action) cleaned up the water tanks and improved drinking water sources at the Nangkor Higher Secondary school, Hospital and Bhutan Telecom.
Apart from cleaning debris, the volunteers […]
Get business savvy at Gedu
Phuentsholing: The Gedu College of Business Studies is open to business â not quite yet. The opening has been postponed from May 3 to July 18. The wannabe-tycoons will have wait that much longer.
The college has accepted 243 fresh class XII graduates but the total strength will be 528 because the commerce department of Sherubtse […]
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