International Sources
Nuclear weapon in Pakistan should not go into wrong hands: Kapoor – New Kerala
Pune, Nov 29 : Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor today said it is necessary to ensure that the control of Pakistan’s nuclear weapon does not go into ‘wrong hands’. Refering to media reports that the control of nuclear weapons in Pakistan was … [read more]
For viewers, artist’s ‘Ocean’ far from empty – Honolulu Advertiser
Stephen Little titled the exhibit “Ocean of Emptiness.” But visitors to the Pegge Hopper Gallery looking upon the painter’s first one-man show may not see — or hear — the canvasses that way. Eavesdrop, and you will hear that the paintings are … [read more]
Bhutan to crack down on illegal migrant labour – Investors Business Daily
Nov 29, 2009 (BBC Monitoring via COMTEX) — [By Ugyen Penjore] 27 November: If you have managed to smuggle a maid or a babysitter from across the border in the trunk of your car or a military vehicle, it may be time to send them home. The Department … [read more]
Why the left failed to make a drama out of the crisis – Spiked
Many on the left are still digesting the paradoxes of the 2008 ‘global financial crisis’ – overwhelmingly the fact that the only group to come off worse from the experience of the temple crashing about the heads of the financial priesthood was … [read more]
Tanzanian refugee numbers drops below 100,000: UN – Zimbio
The number of refugees from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo living in northwestern Tanzania has dropped to below 100,000 for the first time in 15 years, the UN refugee agency said. “As recently as the year 2000, Tanzania hosted the … [read more]
Exile Tibetans debate 2011 Kalon Tripa polls – Phayul
Dharamsala, November 29 – With the election for Kalon Tripa only a year away, exile Tibetans displayed fresh vigour and determination in preparing for the year 2011. Tibetan exiles will go to polls for the Kalon Tripa, the Tibetan Prime Minister of … [read more]
Joe Muench: Let’s immortalize greatest thinkers in El Paso history – El Paso Times
Let’s all put an ear to the ground and listen to our politicians answer: Me! No, me! I did it! You didn’t, I did it! OK, let’s pull up our ears now. This is why I’m proposing we build a big “Who Thought It Up Wall” so that history will be recorded … [read more]
Foot-and-mouth outbreak – Kuensel Online
… Wangduephodrang, Zhemgang, Punakha and Trongsa dzongkhags, according to the national centre for animal health (NCAH). A ban on the sale of meat and cattle products has already been imposed in these dzongkhags by the Bhutan … from Paro as the … [read more]
RMA bill to be endorsed on Monday – Kuensel Online
… to start another round of border talks, foreign minister, Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering, informed the national assembly yesterday, after he was questioned on the status of talks on the Bhutan-China border issue during the first question hour session. [read more]
Kayakers Looking for Remote Regions in Bhutan – New York Times
Land Heflin seems to divide his life story into two stages. The first stage was unique enough: his father, David, was an outdoor educator at Delta State University in Mississippi, and Heflin began kayaking by the age of 10. But after college, Heflin … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
FM has quickly carved itself a niche among youth and rural folk
29 November, 2009 – When the first private radio station, Kuzoo FM, was conceived a few years ago, the idea was to provide a forum for youth. It would use music as the bait.
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5 dzongkhags have been affected by latest epidemic
29 November, 2009 –
Three cattle have died and about 437 infected by an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) this month in the districts of Chukha, Wangduephodrang, Zhemgang, Punakha and Trongsa dzongkhags, according to the national centre for animal health (NCAH).
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National Assembly 29 November, 2009 –
The government has received a “letter” from the Chinese government to start another round of border talks, foreign minister, Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering, informed the national assembly yesterday, after he was questioned on the status of talks on the Bhutan-China border issue during the first question hour session.
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29 November, 2009 – JICA volunteers in Bhutan made a personal contribution of Nu 111,000 as relief assistance for the September 21 earthquake victims in eastern Bhutan. The contribution was handed over on friday to His Majesty’s Kidu fund. [read more]
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| NO PICNIC THIS: The makeshift dining room is not very meal-friendly |
29 November, 2009 – Thirteen-year-old Sonam has never asked anyone the meaning of the grace he murmurs after his friends before every meal. He is more concerned about his food getting cold or wet.
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Finding life difficult in Khalatsho, once famed for paddy, villagers abandon their homes
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| Villagers have to take a treacherous path to Dewathang in the winter months |
28 November, 2009 – Once famous for paddy, the remote village of Khalatsho in Nganglam, Pemagatshel, is on the verge of being submerged by thickets and reverting into jungle once more. [read more]
Despite initial failures, the business is bullish about the future
28 November, 2009 – In a bid to revive Bhutan’s failing business processes outsourcing (BPO) companies, a recent cabinet directive has instructed the labour ministry to boost its support for the industry. [read more]
28 November, 2009 – Apart from trying to keep warm, the onset of winter throws up several challenges and one of them is keeping students gainfully occupied during the three-month winter vacation. [read more]
27 November, 2009 – If you have managed to smuggle a maid or a babysitter from across the border in the trunk of your car or a military vehicle, it may be time to send them home. [read more]
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| Celebrating sobriety: Recovering addicts after sharing how long they have been sober |
27 November, 2009 – “My name is Dasho Paljor Dorji. I’ve been sober and clean since June 2004 …”
“I’m Dechen Wangmo, 26 years old and I haven’t been drinking alcohol since 2007 …” [read more]
Bhutan Observer
New gates to ease traffic
The two new entry and exit gates between Jaigaon and Phuentsholing, which were completed last December, will soon be opened. They are expected to ease traffic at the border.
The two gates could not be opened immediately after the completion as the septic tank of the public toilet at the Indian side of the border in [...] [read more]
Red-hot iron on the tongue, terda’s blessing
Shamanism may be on the wane in Bhutan, but Kinley, 39, from Samcholing in Trongsa, popularly known as Terda, is a powerful shamanic figure to reckon with. Otherwise simple and quiet in nature, Kinley becomes extraordinary in trance when he is in union with terda deities. Terda is believed to be a guardian of treasures [...] [read more]
Sexual harassment must go
When Karma went to obtain a signature for a government document from a senior government official, the official welcomed her in a friendly manner. However, next hour of Karma’s life was full of embarrassment and humiliation against her humanity. The official grabbed her hand tight and pulled her toward him and held her right next [...] [read more]
Druk Wangyel archery in full swing
Today, Zshongar11 will play against Tsheringma and DYS will play against Dhungsam Trothuen in the Druk Wangyel knockout archery tournament, which is in full swing at the Changlingmithang archery range.
Twenty teams from all over the country are taking part in the tournament which is sponsored by Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and Zimdra Automobiles and [...] [read more]
First nomadic festival
The first three-day nomadic festival will be held at Wangchuck Centennial Park in Bumthang starting December 26.
Nomads from all over Bhutan will come together dressed in their attires representing their regions and exchange their cultures and traditions.
Hundreds of nomads from Haa, Paro (Soi Yaksa), Thimphu (Naro), Gasa (Laya), Wangduephodrang (Sephu), Bumthang (Chhokhor, Tang, Shingkhar), Trashiyangtse [...] [read more]
Beer runs dry in Trashigang
Trashigang is seeing an increasing demand for beer as it has become the preferred drink both in the town and villages. This has lately led to its shortage. Villages in the dzongkhag, including that of Merak and Sakteng, have seen the increase in demand. In Merak and Sakteng, a bottle of cheaper brand of beer [...] [read more]
Departmental football in knockout round
The knockout round of the ongoing inter-departmental football championship will start from November 27. Sixteen teams have qualified for the round, two top teams from eight groups.
Thirty-two different teams from institutes, corporations and organizations participated in the league-cum-knockout tournament at Changjiji football ground.
The final match of the league phase was played between BMT (Bhutan Mystic [...] [read more]
American or British?
Wai! Recently, someone wrote to me to say that my sense of humor is too raw. Another wrote that he liked my sense of humour. With more people becoming computer-dependent, our spellings are becoming messy. Writers are not sure which spellings, American or British, they follow.
Ministry of Education, which is looking for a senior programme [...] [read more]
Beautiful game, but dusty ground
If you haven’t been to Chanjiji football ground to watch a football match, this is what happens.
Players in trendy uniform and kits enter the ground. No sooner does the match start, than the players are covered in thick clouds of dust, hardly visible to spectators.
Players find it hard to breathe and the visibility is so [...] [read more]
Beer runs dry in Trashigang
Trashigang is seeing an increasing demand for beer as it has become the preferred drink both in the town and villages. This has lately led to its shortage. Villages in the dzongkhag, including that of Merak and Sakteng, have seen the increase in demand. In Merak and Sakteng, a bottle of cheaper brand of beer [...] [read more]
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