International Sources
Scenario six: Independent Kashmir Valley – BBC News
An independent Kashmir Valley has been considered by some as the best solution because it would address the grievances of those who have been fighting against the Indian Government since the insurgency began in 1989. But critics say that, without … [read more]
Let’s talk turkey – Citizen
From over the river to Grandma’s house to over the hill as Grandma we’ve had so many Thanksgivings with a lot of stuff in between. Early Thanksgivings were a challenge. Just where to sit everyone, often in houses without dining rooms, meant some sat … [read more]
Assam rebel group vows support for Maoists – New Kerala
Guwahati, Nov 16 : The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), an outlawed group fighting for an independent homeland for the Bodo tribe in Assam, has announced its support to the Maoists. “I would like to greet and congratulate the Maoists who … [read more]
Maldives President Nasheed – A Climate Hero – Global Nation
A leader of climate change is committed to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2020. On Nov. 12, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bhutan, Ghana, Kenya, Kiribati, Nepal, Rwanda, Tanzania and Vietnam joined the Maldives in its carbon-neutral declaration. [read more]
Indian politician at centre of mega fraud probe – AsiaOne
NEW DELHI – When Madhu Koda became leader of a remote Indian state, the event passed unnoticed, but now he’s making headlines daily – accused of massive fraud to fund a spectacular rags-to-riches rise. India’s tax department alleges Koda looted up to … [read more]
October opening for tallest Buddha – Kuensel Online
On his affinity towards the project and Bhutan, Wong said, “People here are very nice and the country … We hope that the Buddha will bring happiness and luck for the Bhutanese people.†[read more]
Last harvest for Hesithangkha – Kuensel Online
16 November, 2009 – Just as you think the fertile Punakha-Wangdue valley ends at the Wangdue bridge, stacks of harvested paddy in fields near traditional Bhutanese houses greet travellers on the Wangdue-Tsirang highway. Hesithangkha village, about … [read more]
Film Festival on Terrorism in Guwahati – Newsblaze.com
The insurgency stricken Northeast India has slowly woken up to the ill effects of insurgency turned terrorism and it has lately inspired a cinemagoers association to organize a festival on the theme of anti-terrorism. With an aim to highlight … [read more]
Southern Bound: Books fading, even in bastions of tradition – Everything Alabama Blog
As I often do, I was standing in front of my bookshelves — 9 feet wide by 6 feet high against the west wall of the living room — randomly drawing forth volumes, thumbing through them, and then putting them back. After a few moments of absorption … [read more]
India limits media on contentious Dalai Lama trip – WTVF
The area was packed with pilgrims from across India, hundreds who had trekked for days from neighboring Bhutan and a handful of Westerners. “I feel absolutely honored to be here,” said Belize Lane, a 20-year-old student from San Francisco, California … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
16 November, 2009 – Children paint at the clock tower in Thimphu yesterday. VAST Bhutan, UNICEF and NCWC is organising a series of creative activities for children for the next five days to commemorate the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 19. Photo by Gelay Jamtsho
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Sponsors, who are in the country, express happiness with progress on project
16 November, 2009 – Consecration of the 169-foot bronze statue of Buddha Dordenma, Vajra Throne Buddha, being constructed at Kuensel Phodrang in Changbangdu, overlooking the capital city, will be completed by October next year, said one of the main sponsors, Wong Kiam Seng.
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First batch of 12 clients complete their 90-day rehab
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| YDF president Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck with first batch of recovering addicts |
16 November, 2009 – November 14 was a day of celebration, redemption and of achievement for 12 young men as they received their certificates and walked out of the newly established treatment and rehabilitation centre for drug and alcohol dependence (TRCDAD) in Serbithang, Thimphu.
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16 November, 2009 – Eight sponsors of the Buddha Dordenma being constructed at the Kuensel phodrang, Thimphu, presented a cheque of Nu 10.09 million (USD 219,200) yesterday to the Prime Minister, Lyonchen Jigme Y Thinley yesterday.
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16 November, 2009 – A 20-member Bhutanese delegation led by the Prime Minister Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y. Thinley leaves for Brazil today to attend the fifth International conference on Gross National Happiness (GNH).
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| Cost of development: The fertile Hesithangkha paddy fields will be soon submerged |
16 November, 2009 – Just as you think the fertile Punakha-Wangdue valley ends at the Wangdue bridge, stacks of harvested paddy in fields near traditional Bhutanese houses greet travellers on the Wangdue-Tsirang highway.
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Bangladesh Concession16 November, 2009 –
Ten of the 18 products included in the revised list to get duty free access to the Bangladesh market are agricultural products, according to trade officials.
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16 November, 2009 – Bhutan National Bank (BNB) clients who have access to internet can now do banking from the comforts of their homes or offices with the bank launching its internet banking service on Saturday, November 14.
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16 November, 2009 – That Bhutan has to go through the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on the human rights situation in the country, once in every four years, seems puzzling to many Bhutanese. [read more]
Druk Air employees for one will welcome an Indo-Bhutan agreement
15 November, 2009 – Bhutan and India are trying to hammer out an agreement so that businesses operating in both countries do not end up paying taxes twice. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
OL visits disaster affected areas
Opposition Leader Tshering Tobgay is visiting the earthquake affected areas in Mongar and Trashigang Dzongkhags.
In Mongar, he visited some of the worst affected areas in Walaktang, Thangrong, Dramtse and Narang Gewog. In Trashigang Dzongkahg, he visited Yangnyer Gewog and Durung village where almost all the houses were damaged by the earthquake. According to the Opposition [...] [read more]
It is gold for Yurung school
On a cold December day in 1958, a group of 23 children and their parents from Dungmin village was summoned to the residence of Shumar Dungpa, Babu Tashi (Chief Justice Sonam Tobgay’s father).
Among them was a boy who nursed a better chance of receiving kidu to bypass mandatory schooling that was being introduced for the [...] [read more]
Mental health training in field
As an initial step to fill in the gap of trained mental health workers in the country, 21 primary health workers in Pemagatshel Dzongkhag were given a five-day training on mental health care at Pemagatshel Hospital last week.
Dr Damber Kumar Nirola, a psychiatrist from Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, who trained the [...] [read more]
Migration, difficult but unavoidable
Phuentsholing town might be a commercial hub, but away from the glitz and glamour, by the banks of river Toorsa, are tales, not of business moguls but of ordinary people who have migrated from remote hamlets of the country to live their urban dreams. Pema Tshering and Dechen Dema from Gakiling Gewog in Haa have [...] [read more]
Regulations address workers’ concerns
The Ministry of Labour and Human Resources on Tuesday released a set of 14 regulations on employment conditions.
The regulations are aimed at implementing the provisions of Labour and Employment Act effectively.
The regulations for private and corporate enterprises prescribe minimum standards for internal service rules, employment conditions, provident fund accounts, and gratuity, among others. The regulations [...] [read more]
Cabinet decisions this week
Economic Development Policy 2009
The cabinet approved the draft Economic Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2009 which was presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
The policy incorporated the concerns of all relevant stakeholders, including the private sector.
Double taxation Avoidance Agreement with India
The Ministry of Finance presented the draft Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to be [...] [read more]
US$ 38.76 million 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]
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