Bhutan Observer

India House golf starts Nov 11
The India House Maruti Golf Tournament will start from November 11. The qualifying round will be played on November 11 and 13 while the finals will be played on November 14 and 15 at the India House golf course.
For players above 55 years, based on their net scores, they can play under veterans category. The […]    [read more]

Religious freedom and religious conversion in Bhutan
In the wake of recent reports about the spread of Christianity in Bhutan, the debate about religious freedom and religious conversion in Bhutan is taking shape. Today, Bhutan is a democratic country, where the freedom of every individual is guaranteed by the constitution. Article 7(4) of Bhutan’s constitution specifically guarantees the freedom of religion to […]    [read more]

High hope for new driving centre
Scores of people are enrolling themselves in the second driving centre in the country, Gangjung driving centre of excellence, in Thimphu, which started on October 8.
The centre takes in 72 students in a month and all seats are booked till January, 2010.
There are three sessions in a day – morning, afternoon and evening sessions – […]    [read more]

Farm road construction needs rethinking
As a commitment to eliminate rural poverty, the royal government’s strategy to connect all gewogs with farm roads, thereby promoting accessibility to market and creating better living conditions for the rural population is a noble policy and highly commendable.
But having observed the present construction method of farm roads in many corners of our country, I […]    [read more]

Handling food professionally
If you think there is no self-employment prospects in Bhutan, follow what Sonam Wangdi does. Soanam Wangdi from Nganglam is the first food handler in Trashigang. He delivers momo to homes and offices.
He is a professional food handler with a valid licence. He started selling momo after attending food handlers’ training conducted by Bhutan Agriculture […]    [read more]

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]

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