International Sources
Mass Resignations at Bhutan Paper Raise Concerns – Scoop
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed to learn of the mass resignation of all journalists from the Bhutan Times, after sharp disagreements on editorial process and content with a newly appointed chief executive. According to … [read more]
Tibet House US Benefit Auction at Christie’s – Luxist
The 7th annual Tibet House US Benefit auction is taking place on November 18th at Christie’s Auction House in New York City. The event is aimed at promoting and preserving Tibetan culture. Proceeds from the auction will be divided to sustain the … [read more]
Ethnic factor to play key role in Kalchini – IndiaTimes
KOLKATA/JALPAIGURI: Unlike the other nine Assembly constituencies in West Bengal that will go to the bypolls on Saturday, ethnic outfits hold the key to the outcome in Kalchini a locality in the tea garden belt of North Bengal bordering Bhutan. In … [read more]
Iran has drawn up plan for strategic ties with Pakistan: envoy – Tehran Times
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan says Tehran has worked out a long-term plan to reinforce relations with its neighbors particularly Pakistan “as an important country in the Islamic world†that has a “special status†in … [read more]
Dalai Lama Says Trip to a Disputed Region in India Isn’t Political – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
BEIJING — The Dalai Lama said Saturday that the Chinese government was wrong to attribute political motives to his travels, including a planned trip in early November to a Buddhist mountain enclave in northeastern India that China claims as its … [read more]
Agoo, La Union: UNESCO awardee for advancing literacy (Feature) – Balita News
MANILA, Nov. 1 — “LITERACY IS POWER, and sharing it to our least and uneducated brothers and sisters to improve their well being, is the highest form of generosity.†This is the driving force behind the local government unit of Agoo’s … [read more]
New York Marathon Live 2009 – A Pakistan News
New York Marathon Live 2009 , Rinzin Dorji, 34, will take part in the ING New York Marathon representing Bhutan, for the first time in the world’s largest marathon 40th November 1. Rinzin Dorji said he was very nervous because this is your first … [read more]
Talks prioritise road improvement – Kuensel Online
Bhutan-India development talks 1 November, 2009 – To avoid delays in the implementation of hydropower projects, the government of India (GoI) has committed to speed up road construction, which connect various hydropower project sites. Top on the … [read more]
Refugees find help at health fair – Arizona Daily Star
Devi B. Adhikari of the Bhutanese Mutual Assistance Association of Tucson was at the health fair to provide a familiar face. “Our community is very new to this place,” said Adhikari, who lived in a Nepal refugee camp for 18 years before coming to the … [read more]
RP team wins 2nd place in int’l math contest – Asianjournal.com
It’s “mission accomplished” for the 20-member Philippine team to the just-concluded 2009 Wizards at Mathematics International Competition (WIZMIC) where it finished in second place. The young Filipino numbers whizzes won a total of 25 medals in the … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Bhutan-India development talks
1 November, 2009 –
To avoid delays in the implementation of hydropower projects, the government of India (GoI) has committed to speed up road construction, which connect various hydropower project sites.
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| Claire and Dr Hartley |
1 November, 2009 – In recognition of his mediatory role in the British-Tibet war of 1904, the British presented Trongsa Poenlop Ugyen Wangchuck with the insignia of KCIE (Knight Commander of the Indian Empire) in 1905. [read more]
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| Dawa Drakpa and a friend (right) from Kalimpong who is still recovering |
1 November, 2009 – One of the first patients suspected of Swine flu was discharged from Rangjung Basic Health Unit (BHU) on Thursday after about a week.
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| By Samten Yeshi Narbahadur stitches a gunny sack to store his ginger in Sipsoo town |
1 November, 2009 – Ginger, besides cardamom and orange, is another cash crop grown by Sipsoo and Tendu farmers and the only one that is harvested twice a year. But it faces the same fate as the other cash crops- dwindling yield in recent years.
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1 November, 2009 – The Chief Election Commissioner’s (CEC) plea to revoke the controversial constituency development grant or CDG is too little too late. The prime minister and his “responsible government,” will not consider the request, at least this time, because CDG is a done deal and in some constituencies, it’s already being implemented. [read more]
Stress level soar among the graduates as the common exam approaches and uncertainty in the job market looms ahead
RCSC examinations31 October, 2009 – The glitz and glamour of being fresh graduates is long over with the completion of their orientation. The reality of not finding a job is sinking in as graduates throng the capital, submit numerous applications at various organisation and companies and give a shot at internship with offices in the hope of landing the job.
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121 houses including one school damaged
31 October, 2009 – No human casualties were reported as of yesterday but initial information suggest that structures damaged by the September 21 earthquake may have been further weakened by the 5.2 magnitude tremor which struck eastern Bhutan around 11 pm on Thursday. [read more]
31 October, 2009 – When lawyers Ritu Raj Chhetri, a National Assembly candidate from Samtse and Jamyang Sherub Wangdi, Sarpang’s National Council candidate lost during the country’s first democratic elections, it opened up a whole new world for them.
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As the first year, since being officially crowned the King, draws to an end, His Majesty has confirmed his place in the heart of every Bhutanese people. Kuensel’s Rinzin Wangchuk who followed the royal entourage to the east files this report of a special bond that has developed between the people and the King.
31 October, 2009 – On a cold Sunday night of October 18, Namgang (no moon) of the Bhutanese calendar, His Majesty the King chose a cracked farmhouse in Thangrong, Mongar, to spend the night in after meeting 1,700 villagers who were affected by the devastating earthquake on September 21.
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Breaking News30 October, 2009 – An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale hit eastern Bhutan again last night around 11 pm. Epicentre confirmed at Mongar-Trashigang border. No casualties reported so far.
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Bhutan Observer
Mandarin export set to begin
Owing to the global recession that has hit Bangladesh, Bhutanese exporters in Phuentsholing have decided to keep the floor price of mandarin the same as last season.
The floor price will be seven US$ for a box of kil (small size) and nine US$ for a box of mil (big size).
In a meeting last week, Bhutanese [...] [read more]
Archery on traditional equipment set to begin
Druk Wangyel archery tournament, which is played on traditional bows, begins November 14.
Organised by Bhutan Archery Federation (BAF) the tournament is aimed at helping preserve and promote archery on traditional bows and arrows.
The registration is opened till November 10. On the last day of registration, the registered team members will elect the team captains.
Each team [...] [read more]
Moulding youth for work
Regional labour and employment office in Phuentsholing is conducting a pre-employment programme at Nazhoen Pelri.
Since its inception, more than 20 youth have been employed in the industries in Phuentsholing. According to Damchoe Wangdi, the head of the regional labour and employment office, the programme has until now enrolled 58 jobseekers, and 68 more have been [...] [read more]
Man will not forget the art of writing
Sir,
I have read with great interest Santosh Chowdhury’s article “Calligraphy wanes: a big loss to hamanity†from October 10 issue of Bhutan Observer. Indeed I do agree with your views, that writing is a beneficial way of communication and expression that has marked our human history for long.
In particular, digital technologies are indeed changing the [...] [read more]
Bhutanese in New York marathon
Rinzin Dorji, 34, will take part in ING New York City Marathon representing Bhutan for the first time in the 40th world’s greatest marathon on November 1. Rinzin Dorji said he was very nervous because it is his first time, and professional athletes from all over the world are taking part in it.
Rinzin Dorji is [...] [read more]
Important teachers’ responsibility on the wane
The scenario is quite familiar. It is time of festivity and tshechu. The school principal has granted a three-day holiday to the children. Tenzin rushes home, smile on his face. But his joy doesn’t get far. “Study first, tshechu later,†it is his mother’s authoritative tone. “Remember, you still need to work your way to [...] [read more]
Walking out clean
Twenty-two-year-old Dorji would begin his day waking up at somebody’s doorstep. Hungry and emaciated, he would fall back on Nitrosun and Relipen followed by a joint of hash. Hunger numbed and drowsy vigour restored, he would forget all his ordeal. For six years, this was the life he knew. With his qualification of class X, [...] [read more]
When will the small grow big?
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country express their disappointment with inadequate government support.
They say that the government, especially in the form of financial institutions, looks after big and well-established companies and neglects small businesses. Heavy mortgages and guarantees for loans, which small businesses cannot afford, keep them out of the fray and threaten [...] [read more]
254-km cycling expedition
A team of 21 members from Royal Bhutan Army, Indian Military
Training Team (IMTRAT) and a battalion of Indian Army are on a 254-km cycling expedition to strengthen the Indo-Bhutan friendship . The expedition started on October 25.
Before reaching their destination, Binaguri in West Bengal, on November 2, they are expected to raft through the Teesta [...] [read more]
Open tennis final tomorrow
The women’s final and semi-finals of Thimphu Open Tennis Championship will be played today and tomorrow at the Changlingmithang tennis court.
Sponsored by Cosco India Limited, the nine-day tournament saw more than 60 adult and youth participants. The tournament comprised seven different events including men’s singles, women’s singles, senior singles (above 45 years), gentlemen singles (above [...] [read more]
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