International Sources
Panic in Punakha – Kuensel Online
There was, however, only a slight increase in the water level of Phochu, which had turned muddy. No casualty or loss of property was reported. “The water level had risen by 2.1 metres only as compared to six metres to which Phochu can rise in … [read more]
T/Yangtse chilis in Thimphu – Kuensel Online
30 April, 2009 – The famed Trashiyangtse chilies – known for its tender meat quality albeit a hot one – could slowly make its way into the many chili loving taste buds of Thimphu residents. That is if the sale of a truckload of the first harvest of … [read more]
Bhutanese refugee leader gunned down – Gulf Times
Shantiram Nepal was killed by a group of people who attacked him at his hut in eastern Nepal’s Beldangi camp on Thursday. Five people have been arrested on the suspicion that they were behind the killing. Nepal was said to have been a member of the … [read more]
Bhutan’s exiles hope for new start in Bay Area – Contra Costa Times
On the first day of English class, a dozen classmates from a dozen countries introduced themselves. They stood up and told each other what brought them to the United States. Bhim Timsina had the most to say, sharing a long, bleak story about a … [read more]
Resettled Bhutanese in U.S. photos shown in refugee camps – Xinhua News Agency
KATHMANDU, April 25 (Xinhua) — The photos of Bhutanese refugees resettled in the third country of the United States have been exhibited in Bhutanese refugee camps in Jhapa and Morang districts in eastern Nepal, according to local media on Saturday … [read more]
MTA’s Continual Threats: Service Cut Waterboarding – Nypress.com
The horrific crisis of the MTA’s budget deficits (estimated at $1.2 billion, which is the approximate GDP of Bhutan) turned another ugly cheek as agency chief Elliot Sander doesn’t deny that the MTA would consider cutting overnight service. There’s … [read more]
Once-in-a-lifetime chance for agents to explore Bhutan in five-star … – e-Travel Blackboard
Unique incentive, valued at US$16,000 per person, will take seven travel agents on a 10-night journey to a remarkable Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan & Beyond and the prestigious Aman Resorts group are giving travel agents the chance to experience one of … [read more]
Kuwait: Swine Flu Blues – Global Voices Online.org
Regions and Countries » Americas » Central Asia & Caucasus » East Asia » Eastern & Central Europe » Middle East & North Africa » Oceania » South Asia » Sub-Saharan Africa » Western Europe Countries » Afghanistan » Albania » Algeria … [read more]
Who wants to be an Astronaut? – e-Travel Blackboard
Following the recent lifts on travel bans to Zimbabwe from the UK, US, Germany and Japan, &Beyond is ready to welcome more adventure travellers looking for luxury in South Africa, India and Latin America. Sydney top AUS for quality of living but … [read more]
Hatters enter administration – SkySports
The decision is likely to result in County being deducted 10 points as punishment by the Football League but with Jim Gannon’s side currently 13 points clear of the drop zone it is not yet clear when the punishment will be applied. The Hatters have … [read more]
Kuensel – Bhutan’s National Newspaper
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| While many panicked some watched the Phochu change colour and swell |
LYONCHHOEN
We were not prepared, thousands of lives would have been lost, if this was a real flood
30 April, 2009 – Residents in the low-lying areas of Punakha and Wangduephodrang spent a panicked and a hectic day yesterday after receiving reports of an impending flood along the Phochu because of a natural dam burst below the Lunana area.
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30 April, 2009 – Thimphu police has arrested a former driver and his wife for allegedly swindling off Nu 300,000 from the Bhutan National Bank (BNB).
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30 April, 2009 – The dream of playing in the U-19 cricket world cup next year for the Bhutanese cricket team was shattered after they failed to win a single match in the ACC Elite trophy.
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| The bird flu outbreak across the border has emptied Tsirang’s hatcheries |
30 April, 2009 – Farmer Dorji in Goshingling village has the answer to the disappearing chicken and egg meal from his dinner table. There are only vegetable curries. His poultry farm was running out of pullets (young female chicken).
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30 April, 2009 – Paro district court yesterday sentenced the branch manager of the food corporation of Bhutan (FCB), Jigme Ugyen, to three years and two months in prison for concocting a fake robbery of Nu 2.9m from his office earlier this year.
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30 April, 2009 – The famed Trashiyangtse chilies – known for its tender meat quality albeit a hot one – could slowly make its way into the many chili loving taste buds of Thimphu residents.
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30 April, 2009 – Our banks, perhaps more than any other institution, need to convince clients that their money and their interests are safe. [read more]
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| A teacher’s quarter in Tsirangtoe |
5teachers share a 2 unit cottage
29 April, 2009 – Living conditions of teachers in remote regions could be another good reason why an increasing number of teachers are opting to leave the profession.
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29 April, 2009 – Bhutan could be a step closer to the WTO after the ministry of economic affairs (MoEA) – in a report to the prime minister and the cabinet – strongly advocated that the country join WTO as soon as possible, at a time when its environment was friendly to the least developed countries (LDCs).
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She tolerated it because her job security depended on the goodwill of these people
29 April, 2009 – Sonam (name changed), 27, a personal assistant in a private company, has been touched, caressed, and pinched by people holding high positions in her office. She has not filed any complaint within the organisation or outside. She didn’t know how. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Ap Tsara speaks…
Wai! A famous humorist once said, “There are three things most essential for a successful life. Good education, good heart and good humour.â€Â
Our elected ministers certainly have had impeccable education. The goodness of their heart will unravel within their term in power. Today, let us gauge their sense of humour.
In serious humour, for a poor [...] [read more]
Building houses for poor
“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art,†they say. And it did begin in emotion for Asha karma, the founding member of Voluntary Artists’ Studio, Thimphu, (VAST).
VAST has lately initiated a community programme called Build-a-house through which VAST members will build houses for unfortunate families or provide financial assistance [...] [read more]
Farm services go to Drakteng
Trongsa Dzongkhag has inaugurated its first Farmers Support Services Unit in Drakteng, which is expected to meet the increasing demand for farm machinery spare parts and repairs.
The support services unit was set up to complement the services of the four regional agriculture machinery centres (AMC) that no longer have the capacity to cater to individual [...] [read more]
Recharge your phone battery with a blade of grass
Ingenuity of human brain seems limitless.
The arrival of cell phones in the villages has led to the discovery of ingenious ways of recharging a phone battery in areas without electricity.
In a most ingenious and curious way, a blade of green grass is all you need to recharge your cell phone battery.
Simply loosen the battery and [...] [read more]
Four marks of faith
At 72, Sangay Dema is frail and doddery. With one eye completely blind and the other with a failing vision, she is all but crippled by the vagaries of age and illnesses. But she has literally drilled holes into the ground with her sheer faith and determination.
Every day, she prostrates 50 times before the long [...] [read more]
Happy Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day – a time when concerned citizens and world leaders reflect on the dire consequences of unabated development and consider options for healing the planet. Shenphen Zangpo looks at how Thimphu
can contribute to achieving this goal
If the world is to continue to support human life, there is one word that sums [...] [read more]
Yartsa guenbub goes regional
China will consider identifying an institute to serve as a regional focal agency to initiate, facilitate and promote research on cordyceps sinensis (yartsa guenbub), one of 15 resolutions of a two-day regional conference on cordyceps management and marketing in Bumthang on April 21 and 22 said.
The conference identified the need for community management of cordyceps. [...] [read more]
Breathing back life into PDP
The new executive members of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are working to breathe back life into the party and take it to new heights and strength before the next elections in 2013.
The executive members said they were working collectively to make the party more credible. The new PDP president and Opposition Leader, Tshering Tobgay, said [...] [read more]
Shopping gold and diamond in Siliguri
It is weekend in Siliguri. Many Bhutanese are seen swarming different shops in the city. But of late, the Tanishq jewellery shop at City Plaza has become a favourite haunt for many Bhutanese shoppers.
Ever since India’s largest jewellery brand, Tanishq, was re-launched in Siliguri on March 28, many Bhutanese have started visiting it.
Showroom Manager, Sumanta [...] [read more]
When talent meets opportunity
He can sing but in six different Bhutanese singers’ voices, both male and female. He can speak in almost all the local dialects of Bhutan. He can make sounds of a flute without using one.
Commonly known as Jalap Lakey he is an entertainer, actor and a singer.
He was six when he could imitate the sounds [...] [read more]
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