Climate Change threatens future power supply from Bhutan to India (Deepika)
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Climate Change, caused by Global Warming, is going to affect power supply to India from the neighbouring Himalayan state of Bhutan in a big way in the very near future.

Bhutan again blames refugees for bomb blast (Nepalnews. com)
Bhutanese authorities have blamed the Communist Party of Bhutan, reportedly based in Nepal, for having hand in the second blast that took place in south-west Bhutan on the night of February 3.

Class XII results out (Kuensel)
BBE RESULTS 12 February, 2008 - Bhuwan Giri, a science student from Motithang Higher secondary school, has topped the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) class XII examination 2007 with an average score of 88.75 percent.

Fire guts two houses in Jimthang (Kuensel)
12 February, 2008 - About fifty people - farmers - saw mill workers and 30 fire-fighters saved a house from a fire, which gutted down two traditional houses at about 11 am in Jimthang, Thimphu on Wednesday last.

Preparatory study to improve rural power supply (Kuensel)
12 February, 2008 - In an effort to help accomplish Bhutan’s goal of ‘electricity for all by 2020’, a preparatory study on ‘improvement of efficiency for rural power supply’ was signed between the department of energy (DoE), Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Tuesday 5 February.

Post-mortem of poor performance (Kuensel)
CLASS 10 RESULTS UPDATE 12 February, 2008 - Only 32 percent of students scored above 60 percent in the 2007 class X Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education Examination prompting education officials to call it one of the worst performances in recent years.

Explosion rocks Bhutan again (Gulf Times)
THIMPHU: A powerful explosion rocked Bhutan yesterday while two more bombs were defused, the latest in a string of blasts in the otherwise peaceful and isolated Himalayan kingdom, officials said.

Halfway around the world … (East Tennessean)
While most of us were preparing for the holidays or maybe just celebrating being out of school for the semester, 15 students and faculty members from the storytelling graduate program embarked on an adventure to a place where most foreigners never go. On Dec.

South Asia’s democratic gambit (Asia Times)
This year promises to be pivotal in South Asia’s transition to democracy. While India is frequently touted as the “world’s largest democracy”, its international neighborhood is one of “democracy deficit”.

Climate risks concern Everest climber (UPI)
Dawa Steven Sherpa already has climbed Mount Everest in Nepal but the 23-year-old wants to do it again to draw attention to the dangers of global warming.

Class XII results out
BBE RESULTS 12 February, 2008 - Bhuwan Giri, a science student from Motithang Higher secondary school, has topped the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) class XII examination 2007 with an average score of 88.75 percent.

Post-mortem of poor performance
CLASS 10 RESULTS UPDATE 12 February, 2008 - Only 32 percent of students scored above 60 percent in the 2007 class X Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education Examination prompting education officials to call it one of the worst performances in recent years.

Fire guts two houses in Jimthang

The absence of a motor road was a major setback in tackling the fire

12 February, 2008 - About fifty farmers, saw mill workers and 30 fire-fighters saved a house from a fire, which gutted two traditional houses at about 11 am in Jimthang, Thimphu on Wednesday, February 6.

Trashiyangtse: The ultimate eco tourism destination

What could prove to be golden geese for the valley

12 February, 2008 - If you visit Trashiyangtse towards the end of 2008, expect an enormous signboard welcoming you to the dzongkhag.

As you move on, several more boards will inform you about trails and places you are approaching. On reaching the town, a beautiful park will greet you, along with a host of other natural attractions.

Preparatory study to improve rural power supply
12 February, 2008 - In an effort to help accomplish Bhutan’s goal of ‘electricity for all by 2020’, a preparatory study on ‘improvement of efficiency for rural power supply’ was signed between the department of energy (DoE), Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Tuesday 5 February.

Much to be done
12 February, 2008 What should we do at the end of a year? Look ahead to the new year.

Bhutan, this year, has special reason to do so. We have been eagerly awaiting historic events like the celebrations of a centenary of the Bhutanese Monarchy, the parliamentary elections, and the Coronation of His Majesty the King, all scheduled for 2008. Our future, therefore, is already here.

Sonam Dukpa jailed for three years nine months
11 February, 2008 - The proprietor of SD Eastern Bhutan Coal and Ferro Silicon Company, Sonam Dukpa, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison without bail for unlawfully demolishing a badminton court within the police premises without any right or reasonable ground and for tarnishing the image and the credibility of the Royal Bhutan Police.

Supreme Court construction still on
11 February, 2008 - Putting to rest rumours that the construction of the Supreme Court had been called off judiciary officials said on Wednesday that its construction would begin as soon as the inter-ministerial tender committee completes evaluating the re-tendered bids.

From the astrologer
11 February, 2008 - The Male Earth Rat Year, which began from February 8, will be blessed with timely rainfall and the country’s leaders and people will enjoy good health according to the datho (astrological calender) com-piled by the Institute of Astrology in Pangrizampa, Thimphu.

The final lap
commentary 11 February, 2008 - Ordinarily, asking a party candidate who will win the race is the ultimate exercise in futility. Even if candidates wanted to be honest, they are still not the people to ask a horse-race question, because their perspective is warped by their tshogpas and supporters always telling them how great they are do-ing. The only thing you learn from the question is how skillfully a candidate can turn it to his advantage. To gloat over his lead or preach about substance versus process, or action versus words.