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Bartels to take over as Ronan judge - Lake County Leader Advertiser
RONAN â Justin Bartels beat out Thomas Paro and Lauri Johns for the hotly contested vacant judge position in the city of Ronan. Bartels beat out second place finisher Paro by more than 100 votes. âThey put their trust in me, so Iâm going to … [read more]
Where just-married couples visit the most - MSNBC
After the last rice has been thrown and the limousine has left the wedding party behind, many newlyweds beat a hasty retreat to a deserted island, a luxury resort or another once-in-a-lifetime vacation destination. Traditionally, the honeymoon was a … [read more]
FTA negotiation tops agenda at India-EU bilateral summit - Financial Express
Updated: Thursday, Nov 05, 2009 at 2358 hrs IST Pranab to hold Chair at G-24 2nd time India makes global moves with trade talks meet Obama to unveil trade policy agenda WTO hopeful of progress in Doha talks New Delhi: The ongoing negotiations on the … [read more]
Warehouse 13 Star Joins Ghost Hunters - TV.com
Violent, invisible forces are believed to haunt the area. The mysterious specter of a cowboy has been spotted in the neighboring museum. Spooky whispers echo through the building’s empty halls. Could TAPS have a close encounter with our nation’s … [read more]
Canadian tie can help boost green energy - The Daily Star
Masud Rahman, president of Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks at a meeting on Renewable Energy Prospects in Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday. Robert McDougall, Canadian high commissioner, is also seen. CBCCI Star Business Report … [read more]
The week that was - The Daily Star
Chittagong University Teachers Association (Cuta) on Monday accorded a reception to 22 former teachers who went into retirement in the last four years. The reception ceremony was held at Social Science Faculty auditorium. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Abu … [read more]
How Iran Skirts Sanctions - Wall Street Journal
With a financial mechanism reminiscent of the Oil For Food scam, it seems Iran is using a United Nations office headquartered in Tehran to skirt U.S. sanctions. Once again, a rogue regime appears to be abusing a U.N. body in obtaining access to hard … [read more]
Boston schoolboy named Buddhist high priest - Daily Telegraph
Jigme Wangchuk: His parents have also given up their restaurant business to be near his Drukpa Sangag Choeling Monastery. He has traded his American life for a monastery in the Himalayan hill town Darjeeling to fulfil his “destiny” as a spiritual … [read more]
AMERICAN SCHOOLBOY NAMED HEAD OF BUDDHIST SECT - Daily Express
AN AMERICAN schoolboy has a lama excuse not to go back to school - after he was declared the reincarnation of a Buddhist Holy man who first died in 1250. US-born Jigme Wangchuk, 11, has been made the head of a Buddhist sect in India after he was … [read more]
Ministry for linking S Asian power grids to meet demand-supply gap - Financial Express
Updated: Thursday, Nov 05, 2009 at 2005 hrs IST New Delhi: The power ministry, which is striving to chase the capacity addition target of 78,700 mw in the 11th Plan to bridge the widening gap between the demand and supply, has proposed to explore … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
4 November, 2009 - His Majesty the King celebrated the first anniversary of the coronation with students from Thimphu at the Lingkana palace on November 1. Later in the day, His Majesty visited each and every shop along the Norzin Lam and interacted with hundreds of people
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Growth rate lowest in 8 years
4 November, 2009 - BhutanÂs gross domestic product (GDP) growth slumped to one of its lowest at 5 percent in 2008 despite the Druk Phuensum TshogpaÂs target of achieving a 9 percent growth rate annually.
Earthquake update 4 November, 2009 -
The royal insurance corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL) has paid more than Nu 63.8 million to more than 2,543 house owners whose homes were damaged by the September 21 earthquake under their rural house insurance policy. [read more]
4 November, 2009 - The Bangladesh Ambassador to Bhutan, Mr Mujibur Rahman Bhuiyan presented his credentials to His Majesty the King yesterday. The Ambassador also called on the prime minister, Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley and the foreign minister, Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering. Mr Mujibur was serving as a minister in the Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo, Japan, before he was designated as the Ambassador to Bhutan. The former Ambassador to Bhutan, Mr AKM Atiqur Rahman was transferred to Malaysia.
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| Rural credit is crucial in improving lives in the farm |
4 November, 2009 - Bhutan needs to adopt a national policy on micro finance. This was the message at a seminar on creating a suitable environment and regulatory framework for micro financing yesterday.
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4 November, 2009 - A delegation of education officials, school and institution principals and monks from the Thai education ministry is in the country on an exchange programme.
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Together when in need
More funds for relief pours in
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| The fund will help rebuild damage structures like this in Mongar |
Relief fund 4 November, 2009 -
The Bhutanese community in Perth, Australia along with several Australian friends of Bhutan donated about Nu 95,000 to the office of the Gyalpoi Zimpoen yesterday, for the September 21 earthquake-affected victims. [read more]
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| Drukpas celebrate their victory |
Coronation Archery 4 November, 2009 -
In what spectators described as the best archery finals in recent times, the finalist of the second Coronation Archery Cup, Drukpas and Zimdra enthralled archery enthusiast at the Changlimithang for two days.
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4 November, 2009 - Deputy governors of the SAARC central banks met yesterday in Thimphu as part of a regional forum created in 2008 to build a common understanding and help member countries in reforming national payment and settlement systems (PSS).
4 November, 2009 - Government and private sector employees in Bumthang came together at the Wangdichholing Hospital ground to perform a three-day Puja, coinciding with the Coronation of 5th Druk Gyalpo.
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Bhutan Observer
Exporters take on syndicate
In a recent meeting held in Phuentsholing, Bhutanese exporters expressed their concerns over importers in Bangladesh forming a syndicate to manipulate price levels and monopolizing the market during the mandarin season. According to Lungpa Tandin, the Secretary General of Bhutan Exportersâ Association (BEA), by forming a syndicate, Bangladeshi importers stagnate the price level.
He said, âThere […] [read more]
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 Bhutanâs 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 governmentâs 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 handlersâ 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 Chowdhuryâs article âCalligraphy wanes: a big loss to hamanityâ 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]
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