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La actriz Brittany Murphy muere de un paro cardiaco a los 32 años – Naples Daily News
FotografÃÂa de archivo fechada el 4 de agosto de 2003 que muestra a la actriz estadounidense Brittany Murphy a su llegada al estreno de la pelÃÂcula “Uptown Girls” en Hollywood, EE.UU. Murphy murió de un paro cardiaco a los 32 años hoy, domingo 20 … [read more]
Ashton Kutcher – Chicago Tribune
Washington, 20 dic (EFE).- La actriz estadounidense Brittany Murphy, estrella de pelÃÂculas como “Eight” o “Clueless”, murió hoy de un paro cardiaco a los 32 años, según la página de Internet TMZ. Fuentes del Departamento de Bomberos de la ciudad … [read more]
Destroy or Divide~II – Statesman
It, however, comes as no surprise that “Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan†have been asked to help in breaking India. Unfortunately, however, at least two of these countries are geographically landlocked. This makes it difficult for them to … [read more]
India proud of SSB guarding Nepal, Bhutan borders: Chidambaram – New Kerala
New Delhi, Dec 20 : Lauding the role of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in maintaining vigil against infiltration from open borders of Nepal and Bhutan, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the paramilitary force has taken the nation’s pride to the … [read more]
Emily staves off Arambagh – The Daily Star
Striker Zahid Hasan Emily (C), who fired almost blank in the just concluded SAFF Championship, returns to his club duties with a brace in Mohammedan’s 2-1 win against Arambagh Krira Sangha during a Bangladesh League match at the Bangabandhu National … [read more]
Indian separatists look for new sanctuaries – New Nation
Separatist rebels from north-east India, facing considerable heat in Bangladesh, are desperate to find a new sanctuary in the neighbourhood, officials say. Nearly 50 of them have been arrested by Bangladesh security forces in the last two months and … [read more]
Youth need to be kept away from insurgency: Chidambaram – NetIndia123.com
The home minister said the SSB has done some pioneering work under its comprehensive border management works and endeared itself with the people on Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. “Unlike other borders, these two borders present special … [read more]
Use tact and wisdom apart from vigil: Chidambaram to SSB – Hindustan Times
Sending out a strong message to the SSB, guarding the porous and open Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the force needs to use “great tact and wisdom” to execute it’s duties effectively. “Unlike other … [read more]
SJVNL upgrades Dhaula Sidh hydropower project in Himachal – New Kerala
It is already executing a 402 MW power project in Nepal, which was also later upgraded to 900 MW, and two in Bhutan, besides a host of projects in the country. The Nathpa-Jhakri hydropower project, which is SJVNL’s only commissioned project, started … [read more]
Genoa vs. Bari – Soccerway
High scoring Genoa face defensive masters Bari at the Marassi, as Week 17 of Serie A resumes on Sunday. Biancorossi boss Giampiero Ventura will be looking to build on last week’s 3-1 win over Juventus, which has turned out to be the high point of … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
20 December, 2009 –
President Barack Obama committed USD 10 billion in 2020 for fast-start-funding developing and, in particular, least developed and vulnerable countries’ adaptation to climate change. This was announced by Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, a day before President Obama arrived in Copenhagen.
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20 December, 2009 – Jigme Wangchuk (l) of Radi, Trashigang, bagged third position in the 60 kg category in the second Mr Kanchenjunga bodybuilding championship held in Tadong, Sikkim, on November 29
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| THE CHENGMARI MODEL: Events like this concert at the Loden foundation centre would not be possible without parental participation |
20 December, 2009 – Parental participation in early childhood education is a concept that is yet to catch on in Bhutan. But the early learning centre in Chengmari, Samtse, could be leading the way.
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| ENDANGERED AND EXPENSIVE: Feeding the reptiles, a kilo of meat/fish every other day, costs Nu 20,000 a month |
20 December, 2009 – People visiting the Norgay crocodile breeding farm in the border town of Phuentsholing will now have to pay an entry fee to see the farm’s six alligators and 15 crocodiles.
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THANKS TO THE NO-MEAT RULE At least 100 heads of cattle and thousands of fishes and chickens will be spared |
20 December, 2009 – When farmer Kinga reached his winter home in Lobesa last month, top on his agenda was conducting the annual two-day lochhoe (ritual). It is a hectic ritual, which requires thousands of ngultrums and includes hosting a feast for the neighbours. [read more]
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| Visible tracks of tractors that smuggled forest products from Kukulung, RMNP |
Royal Manas National Park 19 December, 2009 – Thirty-seven timber poachers were apprehended in the past two years, but that is only a fraction of the illegal activities that the royal Manas national park (RMNP) in the southern foothills is exposed to. [read more]
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| Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye the right man for the job left |
19 December, 2009 – His Majesty has accepted the royal commission’s unanimous nomination of the former chief justice, Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye, as the first chief justice of the Supreme Court of Bhutan. [read more]
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19 December, 2009 – Major general Vetsop Namgyel, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the kingdom of Bhutan to the federal democratic republic of Nepal, presented his letter of credence to His Excellency Dr Ram Baran Yadav, president of Nepal, in Kathmandu, Nepal on 13 December 2009. [read more]
19 December, 2009 – The speculation over who would become Bhutan’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is over. [read more]
Opinion 18 December, 2009 –
Leadership is all about leading by example and principled action. However, the recent pay hike by the MPs for themselves, for the second time this year, shows a clear lack of it. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Bhutan’s first industrial design certificate
The Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs handed over the first industrial design certificate to the creator on December 14 in Thimphu.
Kinzang Wangdi was the first person to receive the industrial design certificate after the Industrial Designs Registry became operational on May 1, 2009. Two of his designs were approved and registered, which means [...] [read more]
Ngultrum- rupee peg prudent, RMA
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA) says the existing peg exchange rate arrangement with India is prudent for Bhutan’s economy.
According to Managing Director of RMA, Daw Tenzin, because of the close economic ties with India and low level of integration with the international financial market, the RMA’s choice on peg arrangement is appropriate. In addition, [...] [read more]
Prank callers misuse toll-free numbers
Toll-free numbers like 113 and 112 have become a pain for police stations and hospitals in the eastern dzongkhags with increasing number of prank calls.
113 is a toll-free service in police stations to report crime, fire and road accidents. 112 is a toll-free service in hospitals to report accidents and other medical emergencies.
According to police [...] [read more]
Druk Star audition begins
The first round of audition for Druk Star, a singing show, was held in Thimphu on December 15.
Thirty-three eager contestants, most of them students, turned up for the audition at Norbuling Drayang.
Thirty-year-old Nim Dorji, a traffic policeman, was the first to be auditioned. He was participating in a singing competition for the first time. He [...] [read more]
Bhutan and carbon trading – The neo comparative advantage?
That Bhutan is at the forefront of preservation and conservation is well known worldwide. Now is the time for Bhutan to use the advantage that accrues from its policies on environmental conservation for bargaining in the global carbon bazaar.
Bhutan’s story on environmental conservation and abatement of climate change has been one of consistency and sustainability. [...] [read more]
Bhutan discusses defences against global financial crises
Bhutan will suffer more from external crises. However, the country has no choice but to integrate into the world economic system. It is critical for the country to draw lessons from recent events and experiences of other countries in order to be prepared for the future, Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba said.
As the world recovers from the [...] [read more]
Bangladeshis celebrates victory day
The Bangladeshi community in Bhutan gathered at the chancery building of embassy of Bangladesh in Thimphu to celebrate its Bijôe Dibôsh (victory day) on Wednesday.
The day was marked with a simple ceremony. In the morning, the Bangladeshi national flag was hoisted and the national anthem sung. In the evening, the ambassador read out the message [...] [read more]
Labour offices go east
Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) opened two regional offices – one each in Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar – on December 15 and 18 respectively to curb the problem of rural-urban migration of youth in search of work.
According to the ministry, the primary objective of establishing the regional offices is to enhance employment facilitation [...] [read more]
Remembering great Kings
On the 102nd National Day of Bhutan, Pol Prasad Chapagai pays tributes to the Kings of Bhutan for their selfless
service to the nation and farsighted leadership.
On the 102nd National Day of Bhutan, I would like to pay my humble prayers and Tashi Lekmein to His Majesty’s long and prosperous life. I would like to briefly [...] [read more]
Inter-college football tournament kicks off
The inter-college football tournament kicked off on December 16 at the Paro College of Education. Gedu Business College beat Paro College of Education 1-0.
The first women’s match was played between Sherubtse College and Royal Institute of Health Sciences. Both the teams could not find the net, and the match ended in a goalless draw. In [...] [read more]
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