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Bhutanese student commits suicide - NetIndia123.com
A student from Bhutan committed suicide today by hanging himself at his room in a private college hostel here, police said. Bhutan-resident J Doji, a BBA First year student had left a suicide note behind him. He was in love with a girl but both had … [read more]
The âholyâ boulder that wonât be budged - Kuensel Online
22 August, 2008 - An eight-foot, cone-shaped boulder, located five kilometres from Tsatsilakha, has become the centre of attraction for commuters along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway. The boulder has withstood all efforts by Dantak workers to … [read more]
Refugee kids practice for school - Seattle Post Intelligencer
TUKWILA — Saimon Lay, 7, pressed against the window of the Samara Apartments cabana, gazing at the pool filled with flipping children. Swimming is one of his favorite new activities since arriving here from a refugee camp, where there were no … [read more]
New Microsoft photo site spends first day offline - Pakistan News Service
The site, called Photosynth, stitches together a set of related digital photos into a presentation that allows viewers to zoom and pan across the scene. Microsoft employees and partners including National Geographic had been tinkering with a private … [read more]
Register » - yorkshirepost
Comment on stories on this website and on all other Johnston Press newspaper websites. See a list of our websites here. Set up a personalised homepage featuring content from any Johnston Press newspaper website or from any site with a RSS feed … [read more]
UK resolute in supporting Afghanistan, says Brown - Pakistan News Service
Brown flew into the capital from southern Helmand province where he met British troops at a sprawling base of the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) helping Afghanistan fight off the extremists. Even though countries with troops … [read more]
The chains that bind Cha Zam to Duksum - Kuensel Online
21 August, 2008 - Cha Zam, one of the oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan, was in Duksum under Trashiyangtse dzonkhag until 2004. The iron bridge builder and revered Buddhist saint, Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, had built it in the 14th century … [read more]
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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]
Want to be happy? Become a Dane - Crosscut.com
Two recent surveys have put Denmark at the top of the list of happy countries, challenging the stereotype of the melancholy Danes. Summing up the surveys, Businessweek finds the formula for happy citizens to be a combination of a strong economy and … [read more]
Adventures with Kira Salak - Oregonian
Kira Salak went backpacking through eastern and central Africa when she was 20 and found herself in Mozambique during a civil war. She was in a truck convoy on a dangerous road called the Bone Yard Stretch when the truck broke down and she was … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Ara raids raise a hornetÂs nest
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| On the boil - Surprise raids spark off simmering resentment |
22 August, 2008 - The midday heat doesnÂt bother Angay Tsering (name changed on request) as she sits by a fire burning on a traditional wood-fed stove. On the oven sit three layers of pots. [read more]
Locals attribute accidents to attempts to dislodge rock
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| ROAD BLOCK - Bearing the footprints of Terton Tenzin DrukdaÂs horse, itÂs said |
22 August, 2008 - An eight-foot, cone-shaped boulder, located five kilometres from Tsatsilakha, has become the centre of attraction for commuters along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway. [read more]
FDI will provide employment and a fillip to the private sector
21 August, 2008 - The Ministry of Economic Affairs is drafting an economic policy and reviewing the foreign direct investment (FDI) with an aim to attract foreign investors to the country.
An economic policy is a government regulation or law that encourages or discourages foreign investment in the local economy. [read more]
Has this sacred bridge been cannibalised?
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| A Bridge too Far gone - ÂAfter it was removed, we felt a lot of pain |
21 August, 2008 - Cha Zam, one of the oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan, was in Duksum under Trashiyangtse dzonkhag until 2004. The iron bridge builder and revered Buddhist saint, Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, had built it in the 14th century connecting the dzongkhagÂs Khamdang and Tongzhang gewogs. [read more]
Tackling solid waste management is the
order of the day
21 August, 2008 - Each person generates about a kilogramme of household waste everyday, according to the first national survey solid waste survey carried out in urban centres of Bhutan by the department of urban development and engineering services (DUDES). [read more]
The government needs a broader long-term policy to control traffic
OUTLOOK 21 August, 2008 - The governmentÂs plan to raise the vehicle import duty and annual vehicle registration fee to make cars more expensive has met public opposition. With good reasons. [read more]
Will natureÂs gold withstand present trends of harvesting?
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| MATSUTAKE FESTIVAL Â Agriculture minister, Lyonpo (Dr) Pema Gyamysho inspects the variety on display |
21 August, 2008 - For the people of Ura, the months of July and August demand special attention and time. ItÂs the occasion to hike uphill and search for the precious fungi, which is scattered and hidden under thickets and pine trees. [read more]
21 August, 2008 - Forming gangs, moving around at late hours, visiting discotheques, and abusing substances were some of the common habits of youth that came into conflict with the law, according to police. [read more]
3-year old association shows how to spin money out of milk
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| POOL VEHICLE Â Joint resources equals shared returns |
21 August, 2008 - Farmer Sonam Dema of Namla village in Kanglung has put an end to a lifestyle, which her parents and grandparents had been following - running after cows in the jungle.
The 35-year-old farmer bought two jersey cows some time ago, reducing her dependence on unproductive local cattle, and registered as a member of the Pam community dairy association. [read more]
Possible elopement foiled
21 August, 2008 - Much to the relief of parents and teachers, the two teenage girls, who went missing from Gomphu Primary School in Zhemgang on August 14, were found in Gelephu. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Monsoon Cup in Gelephu reaches quarterfinals
The third Gelephu Sports Association (GSA) Monsoon Cup Football Tournament, the greatest sporting event in Gelephu, has reached its quarterfinals. Everyday, it is drawing about three thousand spectators. The crowds brave wet weather and footballers battle it out on a water-logged pitch.
Almost half of a total of 17 teams, including four from Assam, have been […] [read more]
Managing solid waste in Thimphu has become a overwhelming task as urban areas have grown messily
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If you love my curves Iâve many
Iâve just about had it with the roads. Iâm exasperated! Come on people, letâs all be civil. This is not Bangkok nor is it the streets of New York. This is our capital and we all run into each other sooner or later. So stop honking me when all you are going to do today […] [read more]
Donation & religion
Sir It is becoming a common sight - people collecting donation in the name of renovation/ construction of religious monuments and other religious activities. But we are unaware of any Rules/Acts regarding the collections and contribution of such donations.
It is observed that almost all classes of citizens donate for the religious purpose but do hesitate […] [read more]
Pay revision & division
Sir,
Looking at the history of civil servantsâ salaries, the pay of a civil servant is revised on a percentage-wise basis. From higher percent and higher grades to lower rates and grades, benefitting the people holding higher posts. This makes the lower income group in our society struggle. We learn from advertisements in newspapers that the […] [read more]
Lhabsang Thruesel ceremony at the Paro airport and other stories
The Prime Minister, Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley, in a sombre mood during the closing ceremony of the three-day National Conference on Solid Waste Management held at RIM, Semtokha, Thimphu
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His Holiness the Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Choeda performed a Lhabsang Thruesel ceremony at the Paro International Airport.
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Internet users are getting back the bandwidth they were denied […] [read more]
Child rape
Yesterday, Thimphu dzongkhag courtâs Bench II had its first preliminary hearing on the case of a 14-year-old who was raped and impregnated by her 45 year-old step father along with battery charges.
The case was charge sheeted on Monday by the Women and Child Protection Unit, RBP.
The case has been registered under Section 183 on the […] [read more]
BICMA endorses new media rulesers
Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has endorsed three sets of rules: Rules Governing Printing Presses, Books and Newspapers, Rules Governing Examination and Certification of Films, and Rules on the Registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card by mobile service providers.
The rules, which came into effect from July 31, 2008, lay down licensing procedures, eligibility […] [read more]
Sand is scarce
With increasing construction and development activates taking place around the country, contractors say that they are facing shortage of sand, which is delaying construction work.
Many of the contractors have resorted to using sand made from crushed stones bought from Singye Company in Bjemina, for their personal construction.
âI have used other alternatives for my private construction […] [read more]
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