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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 - PR Inside
HONOLULU (AP) - 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 …

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State visits Nepal - Xinhua News Agency
KATHMANDU, May 24 (Xinhua) — The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan A Feigenbaum arrived in Kathmandu Saturday on a three-day visit, said a press release from the U.S. Embassy. Feigenbaum plans …

JIM DODSON: Doing Her Bit to Rescue Earth - pilot.com
Gloria Williams is out to save the planet. You might not realize this if you met her, say, in line at the Harris Teeter or Lowes Foods. She’s an attractive, youthful grandmother from New Jersey with a quiet-spoken way about her that scarcely suggests …

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 …

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 …

Hull’s top flight delight - SkySports
Hull City reached England’s top tier for the first time in their 104-year history after a 1-0 Championship play-off final success over Bristol City. Tigers manager Phil Brown has already spoken of his hope that he will receive financial backing from …

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Robotics pioneer Weisel dies in Fort Myers - News-Press
Walt Weisel, a robotics pioneer and chief executive officer of Paro Robots U.S., died Monday in Fort Myers. Weisel, 67, went to the hospital Monday because he wasn’t feeling well and suffered a heart attack, said Sandra Brooks, a 25-year …

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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