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Refugees from Bhutan begin arriving in Everett - Everett Herald
EVERETT — There are so few people of Bhutanese descent in the United States that the federal Census doesn’t offer them a category. The landlocked Asian nation of Bhutan has fewer than 1 million residents. Over the past 20 years, more than 100,000 …

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam eyes Georgia, Bhutan - Daily News and Analysis
SHIMLA: Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVN), the hydro-power generation company promoted by the Centre and the Himachal Pradesh government, plans to spread its wings abroad, a top official said. SJVN has signed a pact with the Nepal government to set …

10 tips to help relieve insomnia - BBC News
2. Eat a sandwich , thickly filled with lettuce, about half an hour before going to bed. You should sleep like a log. 4. I use a combination of a long hot bath and a boring book to put me to sleep when I am restless. The best book I ever found for …

Sri Lanka ready to host SAARC summit - Xinhua News Agency
COLOMBO, June 24 (Xinhua) — Arrangements have been finalized to hold the 15th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Sri Lanka from July 27 to Aug. 3, the island ’s official newspaper Daily News reported Tuesday …

Kumuka Worldwide adds exciting new itineraries in Nepal and Bhutan - e-Travel Blackboard
Kumuka Worldwide, one of the world’s leading adventure travel providers, has today announced the launch of four new tours in Nepal and Bhutan. Kumuka has developed three new tours across Nepal, two trek tours, the Annapurna Trail and Goyko Lakes …

South Asian film fest to stay in Goa - Screen India
After coming to Goa this year, the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) wants to stay here making it a permanent venue, officials said. “If Goa government allows, we will surely like to make Goa as our permanent venue,” Rahul Barua, Secretary General of …

SAFF wants to settle in Goa; awaits state govt’s nod - Daily News and Analysis
PANAJI: After coming to Goa this year, managers of the South Asian Film Festival (SAFF) want to make the state a permanent venue for the event. “If Goa government allows, we will surely like to make Goa as our permanent venue,” Rahul Barua, Secretary …

CULTOUR fair attracted worldwide professional visitors - TravelDailyNews.com
CULTOUR , Global Cultural Travel Fair just held in Cologne, Germany, was visited by worldwide professional visitors of which 100 of them were hosted buyers –tour operators and travel agencies– from the following countries: Austria, Belgium …

Another contraband tobacco seizure - Kuensel Online
23 June, 2008 - Customs officials seized tobacco products worth Nu 58,600 from an Indian vehicle at around 10:30 am yesterday in Phuentsholing. The Indian vehicle, parked near the main gate, was headed towards Paro. An informer had tipped officials …

Opening Ceremonies of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival - Forbes
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, held outdoors on the National Mall from June 25 to June 29 and July 2 to July 6, will feature three programs: “Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon,” “NASA: 50 Years and Beyond” and “Texas: A Celebration of Music …

Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper

Glimpses into (almost) forgotten lives
One out of four Bhutanese live in poverty.
While covering the elections,
Kuensel’s chief reporter came across some of them.

Living off the land: A life of relentless toil

24 June, 2008 - Sangay, 57, didn’t have to hear the thunder - he could see a gray mass of clouds stalking the western horizon. He eyed the clouds in the way all farmers do. Too much rain would ruin his maize seedlings, too little would parch and stunt them.

SLIMMING’S NEW low

23 June, 2008 - From skipping meals to crash dieting to smoking, young Bhutanese women are trying almost anything to avoid putting on the pounds.

Short Cut to Summer

23 June, 2008 - A wispy or razor-hair look or ‘army cut,’ in Bhutanese parlance, are the most sought after haircuts today. With the summer just in, the new look for the man about town is short hair that’s fashionable as well as easy to maintain.

All about gall

23 June, 2008 - Gallstone or stone in the gall bladder is formed by a combination of bio pigments and cholesterol. The stone forms when normal bile gets concentrated and becomes solid and the gall bladder is not able to pump it into the intestine.

Nyadu Tsheom – Smoked fried fish curry

23 June, 2008 - Serves 4

Ingredients:

1. Smoked fish: 2 nos
2. Butter: 100 grams
3. Garlic: 50 grams
4. Spring onions: 4 stalks
5. Whole green
chilies: 100 grams
6. Salt to taste
7. Water: 5 cups

Kewa Momo (potato dumplings)

23 June, 2008 -
Serves 8

Ingredients:

Potato- 1 kg
Finely chopped onion- 1 kg
Amul butter- 1/2 kg
Ginger paste– 2 teaspoons
Coriander– 1 bunch
Maida– 1 kg
Salt to taste

Taking Baby Steps

23 June, 2008 - All babies develop slightly differently but there are some general guidelines to be familiar with.

Ten question

23 June, 2008 - Sobha Chettri, 38, from Bara, Samtse, has been running a pharmacy in Thimphu since 1999. The former nurse shares her views on girls taking dulcolax pills.

Bhutan Observer

Didn’t they promise a better life?
Didn’t they promise a better life?

Briefly
His Majesty the King graced the opening session of the National Council on Tuesday morning. The NC will discuss the Election Bill, the Public Election Fund Bill, the National Referendum Bill and the National Council Bill.
As per the Royal Prerogative under article 2.16(a) of the draft constitution, His Majesty the King conferred dar on the […]

Vice chairpersons
The Vice Chairpersons of the 14 standing committees were selected this week.

Legislative/Foreign Relations
Gyem Dorji

Public Accounts/Ethics and Credentials
Kesang Wangdi

Human Rights
Hemant Gurung

Culture (GNH)
Karma Wangchuk

Labour and Employment
Ugay Tshering

Women and Children
Lila Pradhan.

Private Sector Development
Namgay Wangchuk

Poverty Reduction
Dupthob

Environment/Land/Urban Development
Nidup Zangpo

Youth and […]

No poultry, so enjoy cakes and patties
Hotels in Jaigaon are enjoying a boost in business at the expense of their counterparts in Phuentsholing because of the ban on poultry products.
The only chink on the ban that Phuentsholing bakeries are exploiting is the import of pastries and patties which contain eggs and chicken.
“People visit the restaurants in Jaigoan to eat fried chicken […]

Murdered body unearthed after six years
In a bizarre case of a murder that went undetected for six years, the police arrested on June 4 a 58-year-old woman for the murder of her husband on August 31, 2002.
On investigation, Muku confessed that she had killed her husband and buried the body in a compost pit adjacent to their house at Waleyna […]

RCSC: Press release
The RCSC announced in a press release on June 19 the re-shufflement of senior civil servants to take place with immediate effect.
Dasho Tashi Phuntshog, Secetary, Dzongkha Development Commission as the Secetary of Cultural and Political Affairs, Cabinet Secretariat; Sonam Wangchuk, Former Director General of erstwhile Department of Aid and Debt Management as the Director General […]

The Bhutan idol hunt
PHUENTSHOLING: The Bhutanese idol contest is back. With the last round of dzongkhag-wise selection in Phuentsholing, the would-be idols showed up smartly dressed in expensive ghos and spit-shine shoes.
An aspirant begins, “Druk gi gyelkhab chunku na, gawey sharcho kanglung lu” in a nervous voice. “Could you please sing a better song?” replies the judge. With […]

PDP alive and kicking
The People’s Democratic Party lost the elections by a landslide but reiterated that the party would continue the fight. There has, however, been talk that several members who contested the elections are resigning from the party.
Refuting such talk as gossip, the Opposition Leader, Tshering Tobgay, said such misinformation could tarnish the party’s image. “The PDP […]

Fire destroys house
An electric short circuit caused a fire that gutted a house and destroyed property worth 1.6 million on the night of June 15 at Wangkha under Chukha dzongkhag.
Ugyen Lhamo, 39, the owner of the house, said that she was awakened by a strange sound like rain falling on the roof. She went to the kitchen […]

Steep hike in license fees shock bartenders
Pasakha wears such an impressive facade of large industrial structures that it is easy to forget the small bars and groceries that coexist. also exist in the town. The owners of such businesses in Sampheling, Pasakha, have banded together in a desperate bid to be heard.
This collective voice arose in response to shocking news late […]

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