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Gunbattle erupts in Assam, 7 militants dead – Reuters India
GUWAHATI, India (Reuters) – Troops killed at least seven heavily armed militants in a fierce gun battle in Assam on Friday, a military spokesman said. India’s military said they had not identified the guerrilla group involved in the clashes in Dhubri … [read more]
Coming together for refugees – Concord Monitor
Rasim Mueen and Sendes Abd Zead watch the Dumpster outside their Parkview Place apartment for things they can use. The couple, both 32, have collected a stained pillow and faded blankets that they’ve washed in the bathtub and hung to dry on a cord … [read more]
Mr Thimphu is Mr Turku too – Kuensel Online
27 Spetember, 2008 – Mr Thimphu, Tshering Dorji, has bagged another title in a competition called the Turku Body and Fitness held on September 13 in the city of Turku, Finland. The national level body building competition was held in three categories … [read more]
India’s corruption index up!: Vigilance not up to mark – Central Chronicle
As compared to previous years, corruption in India has increased marginally, taking its position from 72 to 85 in the list of world’s corrupt countries According to global watchdog Transparency International the Corruption Perception Index is … [read more]
A new gateway to ease congestion – Kuensel Online
27 Spetember, 2008 – The two governments of Bhutan and West Bengal have agreed to build a new entry and exit point (gate) in Phuentsholing during the 18th Border Coordination meeting, which ended late yesterday evening in Kalimpong. The new gate … [read more]
Bhutan, at UN, hits out at impact of consumerism on scarce natural … – UN News Centre
26 September 2008 – Bhutan’s Prime Minister warned today at the General Assembly that consumerism is draining the world of key natural resources and helping spark or exacerbate recent crises over fuel prices, water reserves and the financial … [read more]
FACTBOX:China milk banned in Asia, Africa, Europe Union – Forbes
China – Sept 27 (Reuters) – Four infants have died in China after being fed milk powder contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine which causes kidney stones and other complications when ingested. Here is a list of countries that have banned … [read more]
Who works where – Reuters AlertNet
Search here for the projects and press contacts of relief organisations and U.N. agencies in emergencies and crises around the world. Filter by emergency: All Aceh peace Afghan turmoil African hunger AIDS in Africa AIDS in Americas AIDS in Asia AIDS … [read more]
India committed to resolving issues with Pak: PM – Rediff
Hailing the return of democracy in Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [ Images ] on Friday said India is committed to resolving all issues, including Jammu and Kashmir [ Images ] , through dialogue. “We welcome the return of democracy in … [read more]
Bhutan goes to the polls – Financial Times
Bhutanese began voting on Monday to elect members to a new upper house of parliament for the first time, a step towards democracy after a century of absolute monarchy. The tiny Himalayan kingdom has been preparing for democracy since former monarch … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Which is the real power centre?
27 September, 2008 – The present government was elected for the delivery of certain commitments to voters but there is a growing concern over how much control the new government has over the ‘mechanism of delivery’ – which is the civil service. [read more]
27 September, 2008 – The two governments of Bhutan and West Bengal have agreed to build a new entry and exit point (gate) in Phuentsholing during the 18th Border Coordination meeting, which ended late yesterday evening in Kalimpong. [read more]
27 September, 2008 – A six-year old girl was raped while on her way home from school.
While waiting for her friends on the roadside after school, a man approached her and gave her money. He then offered to take her home in a taxi. The man, however, took the taxi to a different place. After he paid the fare, the man talked her into the forest and raped her. [read more]
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27 September, 2008 – A dance tribute to the yak, the economic backbone of the brokpas [read more]
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| FINISHING FIRST IN FINLAND – “To win on foreign soil,” says Tshering Dorji, “is very encouraging and a moment to cherish.” |
27 September, 2008 – Mr Thimphu, Tshering Dorji, has bagged another title in a competition called the Turku Body and Fitness held on September 13 in the city of Turku, Finland. [read more]
27 September, 2008 – Team RBA confidently beat semi-final rival Druk Star 4-1 on Thursday, September 25, to clinch a place in the finals of the Thimphu football club knock-out tournament against Yeedzin FC tomorrow. [read more]
27 September, 2008 – The ECB is considering revising the Nu100,000 ceiling for contributions made by individuals to political parties. The issue, however, is not the amount. We should be looking at principles and, like everything else, ensuring transparency and the implementing of the rules governing the contributions. [read more]
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27 September, 2008 – Youden, 35, has decided not to tie the knot. Not because she couldn’t get along with men, but because she gives more to her career as a lecturer. [read more]
Distinct old ways
are vanishing with
the pace of progress
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| INDISTINGUISHABLE – Except for language, their culture and tradition have succumbed to modernisation |
26 September, 2008 – Cool clouds drift over the Wangling village in Trongsa dzongkhag bringing the inhabitants respite from the searing afternoon sun.
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26 September, 2008 – The dream of getting basic education for many Merak yak herders will soon materialise with a non-formal education (NFE) program soon to start in the gewog. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Youth Development and Rehabilitation Centre’s annual concert on September 23 was attended by officials from various sectors. The YDRC was established in 1999 to impart rehabilitative and reformative training programmes to children in conflict with the law who have been committed to the centre by the courts.
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Prime Minister Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley met Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, in New York on Wednesday evening, the first time the Prime Ministers of the two countries have met.
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The Coronation Cup archery tournament began yesterday in Changbangdu, Thimphu. Some 38 teams are participating in the tournament, which is being played according to a schedule where two matches are played simultaneously.
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The centenary park near Changlimithang in Thimphu was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, yesterday. The park is now open to the public.
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The 15-day-long Lhamoi Drubchen ceremony conducted by His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the monks of the central monastic body is underway in the Dhukhang of Tashichodzong.
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Girls tend to drop higher education
There have always been fewer girls than boys studying in the higher secondary level but the ratio between the two has tended to increase steadily over the past six years, according to Education officials.
From about 400 students in the early 1960’s, total enrolment has increased in all levels of formal education and non-formal education centres [...] [read more]
Verdict on TCC vs TCC passed
The verdict on the long-drawn-out case between Thimphu City Corporation and Tashi Commercial Corporation was passed in favour of the latter on August 8.
The verdict of the High Court is in sync with the verdict of the Thimphu district court and High Court Bench III which stated that the city corporation was unable to produce [...] [read more]
Blessed Rainy Day blues
Unlike the previous years, Thrue, the Blessed Rainy Day, was a completely different affair for Sonam, a corporate employee and a keen practitioner of Thrue.
She was in a holiday mood but she had to drag herself to work because it was no longer declared a government holiday.
She did not feel the pinch last year and [...] [read more]
The doctor of many hues
Unending queues and the strong heat stroke of summer daylights is an enduring trial for most patients in Phuentsholing. Looking for relief, patients can now flock to Dr Ritulal’s Lotus Clinic in Jaigaon after office hours in cooler climes.
With two examination rooms, a medical store and a doctor’s chamber, Dr Ritulal Sharma has set up [...] [read more]
Babu, business and the bygone days
Balaji Babulal still owns the same garment shop he opened four decades ago. However, it makes him proud today that he has more friends than money. Sangay Wangchuk reports.
Balaji Babulal, popularly known as Babu, first came to Phuentsholing in 1970 when he was 18 years old. The magnificent mountains and beautiful landscape of Phuentsholing fascinated [...] [read more]
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