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Rare Bhutan art gets tour - AZCentral.com
HONOLULU - Assistant curator John Johnston scaled steep cliffs for seven hours to reach a bronze sculpture of a Buddha at a small Himalayan monastery 13,000 feet above sea level. And where there was no trail, he and two companions grabbed trees to …

Rare exhibit of Bhutan art - International Herald Tribune
HONOLULU : Assistant curator John Johnston scaled steep cliffs for seven hours to reach a bronze sculpture of a Buddha at a small Himalayan monastery 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level. And where there was no trail, he and two companions …

The Dragon`s Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan - Sify
Image: A gilded cast copper sculpture with cold gold pigments and turquoise shows the future Buddha Maitreya in this undated photo provided by the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Even in Bhutan, the public rarely gets chances to see the centuries-old …

Bhutanese parliamentarians appreciate Indian prime minister - Kuensel Online
22 May, 2008 - As the joint sitting of the National Assembly resumed on Tuesday, members of parliament expressed their gratitude to the Indian government and the prime minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, who addressed the joint sitting on Saturday and …

Bhutan welcomes Rs 100 billion Indian assistance programme - Zee News
Thimphu, May 22: Bhutan has welcomed the Rs 100 billion assistance pledged by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, expressing surprise and happiness over the “astronomical sum”. Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley said his government was “surprised and …

Bhutan welcomes Rs 100 bn Indian assistance - Business Standard
Bhutan has welcomed the Rs 100 billion assistance pledged by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, expressing surprise and happiness over the “astronomical sum”. Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley said his government was “surprised and very happy with …

Training on participatory approaches, Bhutan - IRC
In October and November 2007, IRC trained 20 engineers from the Public Health Engineering Division in Bhutan with the aim to contribute to the capacity development of the intermediate level in the country. The training was funded by NUFFIC under the …

Thimphu’s thirst outstrips supply - Kuensel Online
22 May, 2008 - Two gigantic water reservoirs hidden in the serene pine trees of upper Thimphu splash and gurgle as 20-year old, Sangay attends complaint calls of water supply inside his little hut. ‘The supply from the source hasn’t been stopped …

Holloway leaves Leicester - SkySports
Holloway quit Plymouth Argyle to move to Leicester in November but was unable to keep them in the Championship. Speculation has been rife that Foxes chairman Milan Mandaric would part company with Holloway, Leicester’s fifth manager of the campaign …

S P O R T S - Tribune
On the threshold of making it to the semifinals, the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings will be keen to seal their berth among the last four as they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match here tomorrow. Australia …

Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper

Retiring to Gelephu

Dasho Dujay with his wife and his 107-year-old mother-in-law

23 May, 2008 - Had it not been for the troubled situation in the neighbouring Indian state of Assam and the southern problem of the 1990s, Gelephu town might have grown to become a major commercial centre.

The Gangola shed is green for go

A retail outlet for fresh farm produce

23 May, 2008 - It is a bright sunny morning in Wangbari village in Chali gewog, Mongar and farmer Pema Yangdon, 50, emerges from her house, carrying on her back a cane basket filled with fresh beans and coriander leaves.

Lhuentse’s labour of love

The jangchub chorten to be ready by June end

23 May, 2008 - Lhuentse dzongkhag, ancestral home of the monarchs, is building a 29 by 58 foot jangchub chorten (stupa) near the dzong to commemorate the centenary celebrations.

By August they must
Workshop stakeholders nailed down to final deadline

The congested workshops in Changzamtog

22 May, 2008 - After missing two deadlines and raising controversy between landowners and workshop owners, the final relocation of Changzamtog automobile workshops to Olarongchu is now finalized for August.

How rachus are worn: The right way and wrong

Driglam namzha for the feminine gender

22 May, 2008 - It seems that there is still some confusion on the proper way of using the rachu. This became apparent when the BBSTV camera panned the audience gallery during its live broadcast of the ongoing joint session of Parliament this week.

Break down barriers, build up support

Communications minister Lyonpo Nandalal Rai meets with visually challenged participants in Thimphu on May 17, World telecommunication and information society day, which was observed with the theme “connecting people with disabilities”

22 May, 2008 - Accessibility is the key to ensure that people with challenges participate in society effectively. The government or key agencies must include accessibility in their developmental programmes to make this a reality.

Slump in mushroom export

Hands on training for would be farmers

22 May, 2008 - The export of matsutake mushroom, locally known as sangay shamu, has fallen drastically yearly since 2000.

Bhutan Observer

Culture club: is Bhutanese heritage alive?
After sitting in on meetings at the Centre for Bhutan Studies, and many a school debate, I noticed one recurring theme over and over again. Even on BBS, these debates are televised. I just wonder how deep a thought has gone into the subject. The subject I am addressing, which is constantly debated, is the […]

Bollywood does get to you
As a little kid growing up in Phuentsholing, I probably saw more Indians than Bhutanese. They were everywhere. The milkman with the aluminium pot and kettle was Indian; the man who sweetened my tooth with cotton candy was an Indian. I went to school and was taught by teachers from India.
And then the Indian movies […]

Back in school wearing a smile and a kira
Observer’s Jurmi Chhowing follows up on the Geisha of Purple Lounge and finds a transformed young student who wants to continue her education.
It’s been about two weeks since Dechen Seldon, “The Geisha of Purple Lounge,” was reinstated back in school. She now attends Shari HSS, in a kira. I’m back in Paro looking for her. […]

‘Ginseg’ conducted in Taksang
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche  conducted a 10-day Fire ‘Ginseg’ Puja for the conclusion of the Vajrakilaya retreat in Taksang with about 150 devotees from across the country.

Follow the money
On the 15th of May, the Government of India approved a total fund of Nu 2610.14 crores for the extended ninth plan. The fund was meant for Indian Companies to participate in major projects and strengthen goodwill for India in Bhutan. The package assistance under ‘Aid to Bhutan’ was provided by the Ministry of External […]

Policeman’s leg crushed
A Paro policeman, whose leg was crushed by a jeep driver in a fit of rage on May 10, was amputated twice at the JDWNR Hospital. The driver, Daza, a Paro based businessman, was detained after the incident.
The incident occurred on Saturday night after 2 am, when Gopa Dorji and colleagues were on patrol at […]

Enforcing the law brutally?
The law is clearly defined on paper but what about its enforcement?
Is there too much force used by the enforcers, defying the written law itself? The issue is about police brutality.
There is no denying that it happens nationwide but such cases have always been kept out of the media. Not anymore.
People are now coming forward […]

Uniform signboards out
Uniform signboards are out even as the Thimphu City Corporation (TCC) is still confused about the issue and file-searching for the notification issued sometime in 2005.
The draconian rule was buried by the Minister of MOWHS, LyonpoYeshi Zimba, in a meeting held with TCC officials last week. There will be no Nu.1, 000 penalty a day […]

Make IT accessible to all
Many people with eyesight problems are now able to enjoy a wealth of information because of the growth of the “worldwide web.” With the help of software programmes like JAWS (Job Access With Speech), even completely blind people can use the internet. However, the web pages should be written in a compatible format to make […]

Disabled but happy
Life is always challenging for people with physical disabilities. There are, however, those who not only overcome the challenges but inspire others to live a productive and normal life.
Disability is particularly harsh on people living in remote villages. Yet some get on with indefatigable courage. Chhoejay Wangdi, 60, from Denchi village in Shumar gewog in […]

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