International Sources
UN seeks South Asia anti-terrorism cooperation – Zee News
New York: The United Nations, for the first time brought … India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, other delegates who took part came from Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. “We thought at political level we could not get more interaction … [read more]
SAARC countries commit to close cooperation on rural development – SamayLive
New Delhi: Committing themselves to close cooperation for rural development in the region, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries Saturday said they will exchange information and fund projects related to the field … [read more]
Bangladeshi-Indian foreign secretaries meet ahead of Hasina’s visit – SamayLive
Dhaka: The foreign secretaries of Bangladesh and India met here Saturday to prepare for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s three-day visit to New Delhi next month. Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, who arrived here on a two-day visit, had a round of … [read more]
Bangladeshi-Indian foreign secretaries meet ahead of Hasina’s visit – Thaindian.com
In lieu of this facility, Dhaka will get access through Indian territory to South Asian neighbours Nepal and Bhutan. Hasina was in Bhutan last week when she discussed land access to promote on-land trade and offered more port facilities to the … [read more]
Conman caught … again – Kuensel Online
14 November, 2009 – When Sonam Gyeltshen swindled a Punakha hotelier of Nu 0.75 million and escaped, he proved to be a smart con man. But when he tricked policemen escorting him to jail and escaped, he made a big mistake. 34-year-old Sonam … [read more]
National Geographic names RP top travel site – Global Nation
THE National Geographic has chosen the Philippines as one of the “25 best new travel destinations in the world for 2010.†In its November Adventure issue, the popular American publication cited the Southeast Asian nation’s “ancient cultures … [read more]
Gauhati Cine Club to organise film festival – Meri News
THE INSURGENCY stricken Northeast India has slowly woken up to the ill affects of insurgency turned terrorism and it has lately inspired a cinemagoers association to organise a festival on the theme of anti-terrorism. With an aim to highlight … [read more]
President outlines his role – Himalayan Times
According to Suraj Rauniyar, administrative officer of the hospital, patients of different parts of the eastern region, different cities of India, Bhutan, Bangaladesh also visit the hospital. Meanwhile, UCPN-Maoist called Jhapa Bandh today to protest … [read more]
Lakes formed by glacier melt, threatening valleys – The Gaea Times
There have been reports of such glacial lake outburst floods in Bhutan and Nepal. Bhat said that on a flight to Leh, “we see many new lakes at the snouts of glaciers which were not there 10 years agoâ€Â. The Himalayan glaciers feed rivers in South … [read more]
loading… please wait… – Zimbio
The Republic of India, commonly known as India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous, secular liberal democracy in the world. India… [more] The … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
A rare and adventurous breed that prefers two wheels to four
14 November, 2009 The shiny black helmet gives way to a weatherproof jacket zipped up to the chin and studded gloves that encase the hands.
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Human Rights Review 14 November, 2009 –
When Bhutan presents its national report for the universal periodic review (UPR) on the human rights (HR) situation in the country on December 4, in Geneva, the country’s delegation will be commended on the successes and also have to provide clarity on, among others, some largely inaccurate claims and allegations.
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A father relives the nightmare of his infant daughter’s tragedy
Pentavalent Vaccine 14 November, 2009 –
For the past month and a half, Sherab Wangchuk has been trying to erase a tragedy his family went through.
Gave police the slip at Taba, nabbed near Chuzom
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| Sonam Gyeltshen |
14 November, 2009 – When Sonam Gyeltshen swindled a Punakha hotelier of Nu 0.75 million and escaped, he proved to be a smart con man. But when he tricked policemen escorting him to jail and escaped, he made a big mistake.
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| From here to where: Substitute lands do not match original holdings |
Punatsangchhu Project Update 13 November, 2009 –
Substitute land for about 70 of the 90 families, who will be displaced by the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu dam, has been identified, surveyed and verification is ongoing, say dzongkhag officials.
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Most affected have opted for small one-storied structures
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| Rebuilding in Yangneer |
September 21 Quake Update 13 November, 2009 –
Even as dzongkhag officials wait for instructions on the restoration process of homes damaged by the two earthquakes in eastern Bhutan, many farmers have started rebuilding their homes, some even before the insurance claims reached them. [read more]
The government will present its case in Geneva on December 4
Human Rights Report 13 November, 2009 –
Bhutan’s experience of democracy, Gross National Happiness, women and child’s rights, an independent judiciary and the issue of the people in the camps in Nepal form the core of the report on the human rights (HR) situation in the country, which will be presented to the human rights council (HRC) in Geneva on December 4. [read more]
Natural resources attracts second — the first was for minerals —American investor
13 November, 2009 – An American real estate and construction company ‘Carpenter and company inc’ wants to invest in Bhutan’s mineral water resources, albeit with a clause that it be given exclusive rights to sell the water outside the India and Bhutan region.
13 November, 2009 – The cabinet on November 10 approved an additional one-day holiday for the Paro tsechu.
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Private sector bound by labour regulations to pay 2 month’s minimum maternity leave
13 November, 2009 – Women employees, who have been working for more than a year in any private enterprise or public corporation, are now entitled to a minimum of two months of paid maternity leave for three deliveries, according to the labour act’s regulation on leave.
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Bhutan Observer
US$ 38.76 for southern roads
The board of directors of Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a grant of US$ 38.76 million to construct or upgrade five sections of east-west highway routes in the southern dzongkhags.
ADB’s financial support makes up 71 percent of the total project cost of US$ 54.32 million. US$ 10 million is concession from Asian Development Fund. [...] [read more]
DHI on SAP
Druk Holding and Investments, Druk Green Power Corporation and Bhutan Power Corporation will adopt the SAP platform across their power generating facilities to enhance overall operations.
SAP (System Analysis and Programme Development), the world’s leading provider of business software based in Germany, delivers products and services that help accelerate business innovation.
The companies will implement the SAP [...] [read more]
Paragliding picks up in Bhutan
Paragliding is an unfamiliar sport in Bhutan but Journey to Bhutan Tours and Treks, whose Managing Director Karma Tshering is the first paragliding pilot in Bhutan, has introduced paragliding in Bhutan.
The tour company receives about 10 paragliding pilots for paragliding tour in a year. Most of the paragliding takes place in Ura, Bumthang, and Phobjikha, [...] [read more]
Bhutan-Thailand Park opens
Thimphu got its third recreational park, Bhutan-Thailand Park, on November 10.
Located below Kelki Higher Secondary School, the park was inaugurated by Tsugla Lopoen Samten Dorji. Besides recreational facilities for children, the park also has a lhakhang. “The park is expected to cater to older people as well,†said the environment officer of Thimphu City Corporation.
The [...] [read more]
Land of ours
Wai! This land of ours, this jewel set in the Himalayas, is increasingly reeling from some of our much vaunted development.
Even as rural schools are going through an agonizing time with teacher shortage, the capital city is blissfully enjoying the excess mania.
Even as cattle farming is declining in rural areas, an increasing number of cattle [...] [read more]
Bangladesh to explore trade areas in Bhutan
A Bangladeshi business delegation will soon arrive in the country to explore potential areas of bilateral trade. This was disclosed during the visit of Bangladeshi Prime Minister to Bhutan on November 6. During her three-day visit, Prime Minister Sheika Hasina said her government would provide necessary support to Bhutan for its socio-economic and infrastructure development [...] [read more]
India House Golf final tomorrow
The last qualifying round of India House Golf tournament will be played today, and the two-day final round will start from tomorrow at the India House Golf course in Thimphu.
With 154 golfers, this year’s tournament saw the highest number of participants. Out of 154 golfers, 151 are male and three female. The participants are from [...] [read more]
Bhutan marks Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s Birth Anniversary
Children playing the roles of Bhutan’s monarchs: Changangkha Lower Secondary School in Thimphu celebrated the fourth Druk Gyalpo’s birth anniversary and children’s day on November 11. Education Minister Thakur S Powdyel took part in the celebration.
Children playing the roles of Bhutan’s monarchs: Changangkha
Lower Secondary School in Thimphu celebrated the fourth Druk Gyalpo’s birth anniversary and [...] [read more]
Teach us Dzongkha more
Sir,
On behalf of the youth, I would like to ask the concerned
authorities about the Dzongkha Literature in schools. Infact, I am really concerned about Dzongkha not being one of the main subjects. Everyone knows that Dzongkha is the National Language of Bhutan and it should be both well written and spoken but nowadays the youth [...] [read more]
But I hope my 80% degree marks will help me through
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