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The chains that bind Cha Zam to Duksum - Kuensel Online
21 August, 2008 - Cha Zam, one of the oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan, was in Duksum under Trashiyangtse dzonkhag until 2004. The iron bridge builder and revered Buddhist saint, Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, had built it in the 14th century … [read more]
Attracting foreign investors with incentives - Kuensel Online
21 August, 2008 - The Ministry of Economic Affairs is drafting an economic policy and reviewing the foreign direct investment (FDI) with an aim to attract foreign investors to the country. An economic policy is a government regulation or law that … [read more]
Adventures with Kira Salak - Oregonian
Kira Salak went backpacking through eastern and central Africa when she was 20 and found herself in Mozambique during a civil war. She was in a truck convoy on a dangerous road called the Bone Yard Stretch when the truck broke down and she was … [read more]
Copper Thieves Hit Refugee Help Group - WXIA 11 Alive
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Inside the Stone Mountain headquarters of World Relief Atlanta , the doors and windows are open wide. They’re hoping for a summer breeze that still hasn’t arrived. A look outside explains their hopes. Seven out of ten air … [read more]
Refugee kids practice for school - Seattle Post Intelligencer
TUKWILA — Saimon Lay, 7, pressed against the window of the Samara Apartments cabana, gazing at the pool filled with flipping children. Swimming is one of his favorite new activities since arriving here from a refugee camp, where there were no … [read more]
Register » - yorkshirepost
Comment on stories on this website and on all other Johnston Press newspaper websites. See a list of our websites here. Set up a personalised homepage featuring content from any Johnston Press newspaper website or from any site with a RSS feed … [read more]
AG Malik Qayyum resigns, Khosa accepts AG slot - Pakistan News Service
ISLAMABAD: Attorney General of Pakistan Malik Qayyum on Wednesday resigned while Senator Latif Khosa of the Pakistan People`s Party consented to assume the charge of high legal office. Deputy Attorney General Raja Abdur Rehman confirmed to media that … [read more]
Bhutan: Reduced Maternity Leave? - Global Voices Online.org
World Regions ⺠Americas ⺠Central Asia & Caucasus ⺠East Asia ⺠Eastern & Central Europe ⺠Middle East & North Africa ⺠Oceania ⺠South Asia ⺠Sub-Saharan Africa ⺠Western Europe Topics ⺠Agriculture ⺠Arts & Culture … [read more]
Constitutional cover for NRO under consideration - Pakistan News Service
ISLAMABAD: The controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) would possibly be given constitutional cover as a workable solution to end the present impasse on the judges issue between the PPP and the PML-N. While the PPP continues to have its … [read more]
The Star Online > eCentral > Movies - Star-ecentral.com
Wow! Justin Timberlake checks out a copy of Galaxie, in which he is featured both on the front cover and back. YOUR favourite movie stars â do you eagerly wait to watch them because they are beautiful or because they are talented? And isnât it … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
FDI will provide employment and a fillip to the private sector
21 August, 2008 - The Ministry of Economic Affairs is drafting an economic policy and reviewing the foreign direct investment (FDI) with an aim to attract foreign investors to the country.
An economic policy is a government regulation or law that encourages or discourages foreign investment in the local economy. [read more]
Has this sacred bridge been cannibalised?
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| A Bridge too Far gone - ÂAfter it was removed, we felt a lot of pain |
21 August, 2008 - Cha Zam, one of the oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan, was in Duksum under Trashiyangtse dzonkhag until 2004. The iron bridge builder and revered Buddhist saint, Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, had built it in the 14th century connecting the dzongkhagÂs Khamdang and Tongzhang gewogs. [read more]
Tackling solid waste management is the
order of the day
21 August, 2008 - Each person generates about a kilogramme of household waste everyday, according to the first national survey solid waste survey carried out in urban centres of Bhutan by the department of urban development and engineering services (DUDES). [read more]
The government needs a broader long-term policy to control traffic
OUTLOOK 21 August, 2008 - The governmentÂs plan to raise the vehicle import duty and annual vehicle registration fee to make cars more expensive has met public opposition. With good reasons. [read more]
Will natureÂs gold withstand present trends of harvesting?
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| MATSUTAKE FESTIVAL Â Agriculture minister, Lyonpo (Dr) Pema Gyamysho inspects the variety on display |
21 August, 2008 - For the people of Ura, the months of July and August demand special attention and time. ItÂs the occasion to hike uphill and search for the precious fungi, which is scattered and hidden under thickets and pine trees. [read more]
21 August, 2008 - Forming gangs, moving around at late hours, visiting discotheques, and abusing substances were some of the common habits of youth that came into conflict with the law, according to police. [read more]
3-year old association shows how to spin money out of milk
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| POOL VEHICLE Â Joint resources equals shared returns |
21 August, 2008 - Farmer Sonam Dema of Namla village in Kanglung has put an end to a lifestyle, which her parents and grandparents had been following - running after cows in the jungle.
The 35-year-old farmer bought two jersey cows some time ago, reducing her dependence on unproductive local cattle, and registered as a member of the Pam community dairy association. [read more]
Possible elopement foiled
21 August, 2008 - Much to the relief of parents and teachers, the two teenage girls, who went missing from Gomphu Primary School in Zhemgang on August 14, were found in Gelephu. [read more]
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| Too heavy to cross the Dechencholing bridge, the earth-mover fords the river |
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21 August, 2008 - Following a tip off, custom officials seized tobacco products worth Nu 39,800 from a truck driver at around 5 pm on August 19, in Phuentsholing. The goods were stacked between the bricks and in the cabin of thetruck which was about to head for Tsirang. The truck driver said that he intended to sell the tobacco to shops along the way to Tsirang. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Biodisc, the latest trend in Pemagatsel
One of the latest trends to hit the imagination of those living in Pemagatsel town is the supposed
heath benefits of Biodisc therapy. This glass disc, which is a little bigger than our palm, is supposed
to do wonders not just for humans but even cars. Gyembo Namgyal reports.
No wonder then, that this could be one universal […] [read more]
The Dancing Monks of Bhutan
The (chams) sacred dances of Bhutan are spiritual energies manifested through the skill of the monks who perform them. The endurance, acrobatic skills, mindfulness and dedication of these dancing monks makes these dances a form of meditation. But, as one young disciple commented, âIf you donât use your mind to imagine and your heart to […] [read more]
Why Size Does Not Matter
As Indians, you can label us as the most dishonest and the laziest race of people, but you cannot take away from us that we are also one of the most creative. After all, it takes more than ether and ideology to produce a billion off springs. While browsing through the wikitravel website (see, we […] [read more]
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GeoNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
International Sources
Bumper apple crop in Paro - Kuensel Online
The boughs of their apple trees are bowed with ripe red apples waiting to be picked. They were though filled with anxiety at the start of the season. Last year a late winter frost destroyed much (70 percent) of their produce, precipitating their … [read more]
Closer port of call for eastern exporters - Kuensel Online
18 August, 2008 - Eastern Bhutan exporters will no longer have to come all the way from Samdrupjongkhar to Burimari near Siliguri in India, covering some 200 km, to sell their goods. They can now export their merchandise via a new trade route at … [read more]
‘Don’t worry be happy’: happiness is key to longer life - Tehran Times
The finding brings a vital new piece to a puzzle currently being assembled by researchers worldwide on just what makes us happy — and on the related question of why people blessed with material wealth in developed nations no longer seem satisfied … [read more]
A Year’s Worth of Entertainment - East Bay Express
If there’s anything the Bay Area isn’t short of, it’s entertainment. There are enough fairs, festivals, concerts, and special events to suit most anyone’s taste practically every week of the year. You’re guaranteed to discover something new. While … [read more]
Memorable Larry King moments - CNN
What’s your most memorable moment watching or listening to Larry King? As Larry King celebrates 50 years in radio and television, we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and video responses along with any questions for Larry King. Also, if you … [read more]
PM warns Pakistan over terror, lauds democracy - Hindustan Times
Underlining India’s quest for “a peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday reminded Pakistan that if support to terrorists did not halt, the peace initiatives between the two countries will suffer. “Our … [read more]
Cassidy: Dancing Matt Harding stumbles on the true meaning of the Web - Silicon Valley
Dancing Matt Harding dances with fans on Santa Monica beach. Harding became an Internet sensation by traveling the world and dancing — badly. He videotaped the dances, which ended up on various blogs and his own site wherethehellismatt.com. The … [read more]
Annual Women Entrepreneurs Networking Luncheon, Exhibit Set for … - Tyler Morning Telegraph
The 11th annual Women Entrepreneurs Networking Luncheon & Exhibit, presented by Tyler Junior College’s Small Business Development Center and the TJC School of Continuing Studies, is set for Thursday. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at … [read more]
EU hopes next Pakistani president will strengthen democracy - Pakistan News Service
The EU will continue supporting Pakistan on this path, said a statement issued by the current French EU Presidency late Monday. The 27-member European bloc expressed its firm belief that strengthening of democratic institutions of Pakistan will also … [read more]
Pakistani fast bowler Asif B sample tests positive - Pakistan News Service
Mohammad Asif`s B sample has tested positive for a banned substance.The quantity of nandrolone was 6.2 in the previous test but this is time it is 5.4. Mohammad Asif said that he would challenge on this basis that how the quantity of nandrolone … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
20 August, 2008 - A few decades ago we would have laughed at the idea of holding a national conference on rubbish. But that is exactly what is happening this week, a high level conference on our waste problem. And if people are still laughing it is probably because they do not believe that conferences will solve the problem. [read more]
Controversial mines fall into chink in administrative armour
20 August, 2008 - A recent inter-ministerial report said that the Bjemina stone quarries of the Singye Group were being mined unscientifically. Kuensel has learnt that the department of forests(DoF) under the agriculture ministry ignored mining laws to renew quarrying rights to Singye Company for Bjemina in 2006 up to 2016 and issued a new quarry in Wangdiphodrang to Damchen Company in 2000. [read more]
20 August, 2008 - BhutanÂs transition to parliamentary democracy will be completed with the establishment of the Supreme Court, which, according to the Constitution, will be its custodian. [read more]
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| Four machines service 36 patients when one serves two patients a day |
20 August, 2008 - The shortage of kidney dialysis machines in Thimphu referral hospital has reached a critical stage, say health officials.
There are four kidney dialysis machines but an average of 36 patients come for the treatment. One machine can accommodate two patients a day. [read more]
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20 August, 2008 - Students of Zilukha LSS rehearsing for the Coronation [read more]
The next round will see 10 selected out of 20
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20 August, 2008 - Twenty selected participants from across the country are showcasing their best voices on national television to become countryÂs first BT Star of the Year. [read more]
GYT Act and GNH ToR put respective roles in contention
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19 August, 2008 - Long after the government appointed college graduates as gewog administrative officers (GAO), ZhemgangÂs gups and the graduates are caught up in a power tussle. Some have even stopped speaking with one other. [read more]
19 August, 2008 - When members of the national committee for tobacco control met in Thimphu on August 13 to discuss the Tobacco Bill, the meeting revealed how ineffective the ban on tobacco has been. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - With an aim to refine their personality, a month long grooming and personality development programme for aspiring Miss Bhutans kicked off on August 14 at the youth development complex. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - One of the main chemicals released in the uterus during menstruation is called prostaglandin, which causes contraction of the uterus and pain during menstruation. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Biodisc, the latest trend in Pemagatsel
One of the latest trends to hit the imagination of those living in Pemagatsel town is the supposed
heath benefits of Biodisc therapy. This glass disc, which is a little bigger than our palm, is supposed
to do wonders not just for humans but even cars. Gyembo Namgyal reports.
No wonder then, that this could be one universal […] [read more]
The Dancing Monks of Bhutan
The (chams) sacred dances of Bhutan are spiritual energies manifested through the skill of the monks who perform them. The endurance, acrobatic skills, mindfulness and dedication of these dancing monks makes these dances a form of meditation. But, as one young disciple commented, âIf you donât use your mind to imagine and your heart to […] [read more]
Why Size Does Not Matter
As Indians, you can label us as the most dishonest and the laziest race of people, but you cannot take away from us that we are also one of the most creative. After all, it takes more than ether and ideology to produce a billion off springs. While browsing through the wikitravel website (see, we […] [read more]
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GeoNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
International Sources
Bumper apple crop in Paro - Kuensel Online
The boughs of their apple trees are bowed with ripe red apples waiting to be picked. They were though filled with anxiety at the start of the season. Last year a late winter frost destroyed much (70 percent) of their produce, precipitating their … [read more]
Closer port of call for eastern exporters - Kuensel Online
18 August, 2008 - Eastern Bhutan exporters will no longer have to come all the way from Samdrupjongkhar to Burimari near Siliguri in India, covering some 200 km, to sell their goods. They can now export their merchandise via a new trade route at … [read more]
Memorable Larry King moments - CNN
What’s your most memorable moment watching or listening to Larry King? As Larry King celebrates 50 years in radio and television, we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and video responses along with any questions for Larry King. Also, if you … [read more]
Back from the brink? - Edinburgh News
PAKISTANâS president shook the hand of Indiaâs leader today after giving a speech at a South Asian summit and offering “a hand of sincere friendship” between the two countries whose armies are on a war footing. General Pervez Musharraf walked … [read more]
China vence 59-55 a Alemania y le apunta a cuartos - Houston Chronicle
Yao Ming encestó 25 puntos al comandar el sábado a China a un dramático triunfo 59-55 contra la Alemania de Dirk Nowitzki, con lo que el equipo local mantuvo con vida sus esperanzas de avanzar a los cuartos de final. El centro marcó los primeros … [read more]
Register » - yorkshirepost
Comment on stories on this website and on all other Johnston Press newspaper websites. See a list of our websites here. Set up a personalised homepage featuring content from any Johnston Press newspaper website or from any site with a RSS feed … [read more]
Relief worker is right at home in Nepal - Baltimore Sun
U nderwear was nobody’s biggest concern in March when fires raced through a refugee camp in Nepal, leaving behind a smoldering expanse of ash and ruin. Food, water, shelter, pants and shirts ranked higher for the 10,000 inhabitants who’d lost … [read more]
More Evidence on the Importance of Vitamin D - Health and Age.com
In the most recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and their colleagues reported that low levels of vitamin D seem to be linked to an increased risk of death . In a … [read more]
Closing Bell - Economic Times
The Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share Sensex Monday closed at 14,634.20, down 89.98 points or 0.61 per cent from the previous day’s close. The high in the few minutes of trade was 14,824.92, and low 14,600.65. National Stock Exchange’s 50-stock Nifty … [read more]
PM warns Pakistan over terror, lauds democracy - Hindustan Times
Underlining India’s quest for “a peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday reminded Pakistan that if support to terrorists did not halt, the peace initiatives between the two countries will suffer. “Our … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
GYT Act and GNH ToR put respective roles in contention
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19 August, 2008 - Long after the government appointed college graduates as gewog administrative officers (GAO), ZhemgangÂs gups and the graduates are caught up in a power tussle. Some have even stopped speaking with one other. [read more]
19 August, 2008 - When members of the national committee for tobacco control met in Thimphu on August 13 to discuss the Tobacco Bill, the meeting revealed how ineffective the ban on tobacco has been. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - With an aim to refine their personality, a month long grooming and personality development programme for aspiring Miss Bhutans kicked off on August 14 at the youth development complex. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - One of the main chemicals released in the uterus during menstruation is called prostaglandin, which causes contraction of the uterus and pain during menstruation. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - Norbu is 46 years old and very much a part of the family. The oldest running car in the country, Norbu arrived in Bhutan with Turi Christian (Tenzin) , of Swiss bakery fame, who drove it from Kolkata. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - Bal Badhur, 48, from Goseling, Tsirang, is a retired RBA wireless operator. Hear him share his views on alcoholism and hangovers.
1. Do you drink?
Yes, I do, about three times a week. [read more]
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| The model of the secretariat building at its initial stage |
18 August, 2008 - The plan for a government secretariat building, which many thought was shelved, is right on track, according to department of urban development and engineering services (DUDES) officials.
[read more]
A complete turnaround from last yearÂs record low
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| Rosy outlook - More apples this year of better size and quality |
18 August, 2008 - Paro farmers are all smiles these days and with excellent reasons. [read more]
New trade route in renewed Bangla-Bhutan agreement
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| Balancing trade  Bhutan and Bangladesh in a give and take relationship |
18 August, 2008 - Eastern Bhutan exporters will no longer have to come all the way from Samdrupjongkhar to Burimari near Siliguri in India, covering some 200 km, to sell their goods. [read more]
Fragile terrain not road widening to blame for
spate of accidents
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| DOUBLE JEOPARDY - Danger both to men at work and vehicular traffic |
18 August, 2008 - With more than a score people killed in accidents at the ongoing Phuentsholing-Thimphu road broadening project sites, Dantak officials said that it was not fair to blame their work.
[read more]
Bhutan Observer
Biodisc, the latest trend in Pemagatsel
One of the latest trends to hit the imagination of those living in Pemagatsel town is the supposed
heath benefits of Biodisc therapy. This glass disc, which is a little bigger than our palm, is supposed
to do wonders not just for humans but even cars. Gyembo Namgyal reports.
No wonder then, that this could be one universal […] [read more]
The Dancing Monks of Bhutan
The (chams) sacred dances of Bhutan are spiritual energies manifested through the skill of the monks who perform them. The endurance, acrobatic skills, mindfulness and dedication of these dancing monks makes these dances a form of meditation. But, as one young disciple commented, âIf you donât use your mind to imagine and your heart to […] [read more]
Why Size Does Not Matter
As Indians, you can label us as the most dishonest and the laziest race of people, but you cannot take away from us that we are also one of the most creative. After all, it takes more than ether and ideology to produce a billion off springs. While browsing through the wikitravel website (see, we […] [read more]
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GeoNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
International Sources
Memorable Larry King moments - CNN
What’s your most memorable moment watching or listening to Larry King? As Larry King celebrates 50 years in radio and television, we want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and video responses along with any questions for Larry King. Also, if you … [read more]
Market Live - Economic Times
10:10 am: Asian Oilfield Services shares were up 0.66 per cent to Rs 137 on BSE. Asian Oilfield has reported that to promote its overseas business relating to oil and gas exploration and extraction and providing oilfield related services, Asian … [read more]
China vence 59-55 a Alemania y le apunta a cuartos - Houston Chronicle
Yao Ming encestó 25 puntos al comandar el sábado a China a un dramático triunfo 59-55 contra la Alemania de Dirk Nowitzki, con lo que el equipo local mantuvo con vida sus esperanzas de avanzar a los cuartos de final. El centro marcó los primeros … [read more]
RELIEF IN NEPAL - Baltimore Sun
U nderwear was nobody’s biggest concern in March when fires raced through a refugee camp in Nepal, leaving behind a smoldering expanse of ash and ruin. Food, water, shelter, pants and shirts ranked higher for the 10,000 inhabitants who’d lost … [read more]
Saudi aircraft parked at Chaklala: Report - Pakistan News Service
ISLAMABAD: Speculation, including the arrival of a Saudi aircraft, swirled in Pakistan on Sunday that a deal would be reached shortly enabling President Pervez Musharraf to resign without fear of prosecution, avoiding a divisive impeachment process … [read more]
Gates denies al-Qaeda becoming more capable in tribal areas - Pakistan News Service
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates on Sunday rejected an assessment that Al-Qaeda fighters had become secure and grown in capability in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan than what the militant organization was in the past. He told the … [read more]
March to UN office today, Omar threatens to resign from LS - Express India
Fleeing Valley, migrant labourers swamp … March to UN office today, Omar threatens… Beyond highway of peace Firing from across LoC kills jawan Srinagar, August 17 As Kashmir took a break from mass protests over the Amarnath shrine land row today … [read more]
Booked for decline in education - Kuensel Online
16 August, 2008 - Thereâs more to the decline in the nationâs educational standards than just a deficiency of teachers. According to a 2007 study by the education sector review commission, the poor quality and dearth of textbooks are also … [read more]
Register » - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Comment on stories on this website and on all other Johnston Press newspaper websites. See a list of our websites here. Set up a personalised homepage featuring content from any Johnston Press newspaper website or from any site with a RSS feed … [read more]
The political realities of âdemocraticâ Georgia - World Socialist Web Site
One of the constant themes in the US government and media presentation of the conflict in the Caucasus is the depiction of Georgia as a bastion of democracy. The Bush administration has increasingly invoked the terminology of the Cold War by … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
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18 August, 2008 - With an aim to refine their personality, a month long grooming and personality development programme for aspiring Miss Bhutans kicked off on August 14 at the youth development complex. [read more]
|
18 August, 2008 - One of the main chemicals released in the uterus during menstruation is called prostaglandin, which causes contraction of the uterus and pain during menstruation. [read more]
|
18 August, 2008 - Norbu is 46 years old and very much a part of the family. The oldest running car in the country, Norbu arrived in Bhutan with Turi Christian (Tenzin) , of Swiss bakery fame, who drove it from Kolkata. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - Bal Badhur, 48, from Goseling, Tsirang, is a retired RBA wireless operator. Hear him share his views on alcoholism and hangovers.
1. Do you drink?
Yes, I do, about three times a week. [read more]
|
| The model of the secretariat building at its initial stage |
18 August, 2008 - The plan for a government secretariat building, which many thought was shelved, is right on track, according to department of urban development and engineering services (DUDES) officials.
[read more]
A complete turnaround from last yearÂs record low
|
| Rosy outlook - More apples this year of better size and quality |
18 August, 2008 - Paro farmers are all smiles these days and with excellent reasons. [read more]
New trade route in renewed Bangla-Bhutan agreement
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| Balancing trade  Bhutan and Bangladesh in a give and take relationship |
18 August, 2008 - Eastern Bhutan exporters will no longer have to come all the way from Samdrupjongkhar to Burimari near Siliguri in India, covering some 200 km, to sell their goods. [read more]
Fragile terrain not road widening to blame for
spate of accidents
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| DOUBLE JEOPARDY - Danger both to men at work and vehicular traffic |
18 August, 2008 - With more than a score people killed in accidents at the ongoing Phuentsholing-Thimphu road broadening project sites, Dantak officials said that it was not fair to blame their work.
[read more]
18 August, 2008 - Less than a month after the new Gaeddug college of business opened, the instituteÂs discipline committee has terminated two students and suspended four others for breaking college rules on August 11. [read more]
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18 August, 2008 - The agriculture minister, lyonpo (Dr) Pema Gyamtsho inaugurated the Ugyen Wangchuck environmental and forestry institute (UWEFI) at Lamigonpa in Bumthang on August 13. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Biodisc, the latest trend in Pemagatsel
One of the latest trends to hit the imagination of those living in Pemagatsel town is the supposed
heath benefits of Biodisc therapy. This glass disc, which is a little bigger than our palm, is supposed
to do wonders not just for humans but even cars. Gyembo Namgyal reports.
No wonder then, that this could be one universal […] [read more]
The Dancing Monks of Bhutan
The (chams) sacred dances of Bhutan are spiritual energies manifested through the skill of the monks who perform them. The endurance, acrobatic skills, mindfulness and dedication of these dancing monks makes these dances a form of meditation. But, as one young disciple commented, âIf you donât use your mind to imagine and your heart to […] [read more]
Why Size Does Not Matter
As Indians, you can label us as the most dishonest and the laziest race of people, but you cannot take away from us that we are also one of the most creative. After all, it takes more than ether and ideology to produce a billion off springs. While browsing through the wikitravel website (see, we […] [read more]
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GeoNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
International Sources
Older Bhutanese Remember Abominable Snowman - FOX News
SIGNYAR, Bhutan â He remembers the darkness of the pine forest, and the footprints, and his terror when the creature began to howl. He remembers the stories of his childhood, of a beast that stalked the upper reaches of the mountains, and how fear … [read more]
TJC holds Women Entrepreneurs meeting - Longview News-Journal
Tyler Junior College’s 11th Women Entrepreneurs Networking Luncheon and Exhibit is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 S. Rose Park Drive. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women’s Achievements and … [read more]
China vence 59-55 a Alemania y le apunta a cuartos - Houston Chronicle
Yao Ming encestó 25 puntos al comandar el sábado a China a un dramático triunfo 59-55 contra la Alemania de Dirk Nowitzki, con lo que el equipo local mantuvo con vida sus esperanzas de avanzar a los cuartos de final. El centro marcó los primeros … [read more]
Booked for decline in education - Kuensel Online
16 August, 2008 - Thereâs more to the decline in the nationâs educational standards than just a deficiency of teachers. According to a 2007 study by the education sector review commission, the poor quality and dearth of textbooks are also … [read more]
US Ambassador urges better relations with Pakistan - Pakistan News Service
ISLAMABAD: American Ambassador to Pakistan Anne .W Patterson reiterated that her country was a staunch supporter of democratic rule in Pakistan and desires to expand its support in almost all departments for Pakistan. While she paid a visit to the … [read more]
ICC fails to convince Kiwis to go to Pak - Pakistan News Service
Auckland(cricketnext): Despite a detailed security briefing by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday, the New Zealand cricketers have not changed their views on participating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan from September 12. In all … [read more]
Be happy and thrive - Star
“Happiness does not heal, but happiness protects against falling ill,” says Ruut Veenhoven of Rotterdam’s Erasmus University in a study to be published next month. After reviewing 30 studies carried out worldwide over periods ranging from one to 60 … [read more]
Register » - yorkshirepost
Comment on stories on this website and on all other Johnston Press newspaper websites. See a list of our websites here. Set up a personalised homepage featuring content from any Johnston Press newspaper website or from any site with a RSS feed … [read more]
FACTBOX: Geography of China - Xinhua News Agency
BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) — The 29th Summer Olympic Games are in full swing in China, the third largest country in the world in terms of territory size with 1.3 billion inhabitants. Here are basic figures and facts about China’s geography: LOCATION … [read more]
PM warns Pakistan over terror, lauds democracy - Hindustan Times
Underlining India’s quest for “a peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday reminded Pakistan that if support to terrorists did not halt, the peace initiatives between the two countries will suffer. “Our … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Hangovers mean being hung out to dry
 |
16 August, 2008 - You get up feeling like a zombie, with a splitting headache and a desire to throw up. But you canÂt expect to be yourself when you drink like a fish out of water and hope for no consequences. DidnÂt Newton say, ÂEvery action has an equal and opposite reactionÂ? [read more]
Finger of blame points to poor quality and dearth of textbooks as well
 |
ONE 4 TWO Â Tandin Passang sharing science text book |
16 August, 2008 - ThereÂs more to the decline in the nationÂs educational standards than just a deficiency of teachers. [read more]
16 August, 2008 - The discussion on the taxes to be placed on cars and, to some extent, the anticipated civil service salary raise, is an indication of the trends that we will see in the relationship between the government and the media. It is new for us but an established norm everywhere else. [read more]
 |
| Their Majesties the Queens, Her Royal Highness, the Prime Minister, and Ambassador Vyas cutting the cake presented by His Majesty the King on the occasion of the 62nd Independence Day of India |
16 August, 2008 - ÂIÂm touched by the thoughtful gesture of His Majesty the King, said the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Mr Sudhir Vyas, as members of the Royal Family, Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley and the ambassador cut the cake presented by His Majesty on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of IndiaÂs Independence Day yesterday. [read more]
16 August, 2008 - A loanee requesting the prime minister to be his guarantor and a Paro woman asking for a Nu 41,000 telephone bill write-off were among the 324 cases that reached the Prime MinisterÂs Grievance Cell as of yesterday evening. [read more]
16 August, 2008 - An inter-ministerial investigation carried out at the Bjemina quarry site pointed out that quarries in and around the area could be negatively affecting the local communities health and crops. [read more]
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| Down the drain - Police and custom officials dumping confiscated ara |
16 August, 2008 - Trade, customs and police officials raided shops in Mongar town this week imposing fines on three shop-owners for selling ara (locally brewed alcohol) and tobacco products. [read more]
Tackling teaching shortage via an incentive package
14 August, 2008 - The governmentÂs recent proposal to revise civil service salaries and the efforts to recruit and retain teachers has reenergised the debate over the old compensation and allowance packages. [read more]
Township allotment
knot finally untied
 |
| ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Â Constructions to begin at last and be completed within three years |
14 August, 2008 - The dispute over the Bajothang town plot allotment has finally been settled with 131 business people getting plots in the new town of Wangduephodrang. [read more]
Authority meets to discusss
Hydro power projects
14 August, 2008 - The proposal to shift the 1,095 mega watt (MG) Punatsangchu-I project, to a new dam location was approved by authorities comprising Bhutanese and Indian officials at the Punatsangchu hydropower authority (PHPA) meeting on August 8, at the capital. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Why Size Does Not Matter
As Indians, you can label us as the most dishonest and the laziest race of people, but you cannot take away from us that we are also one of the most creative. After all, it takes more than ether and ideology to produce a billion off springs. While browsing through the wikitravel website (see, we […] [read more]
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GenNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
Fragile terrain cause of deaths
The casualties, 11 in four weeks, along a stretch of the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway could not solely be attributed to the broadening work of the highway, said the Chief Engineer of DANTAK, Brigadier Rajesh Tyagi, during a press conference held on August 13.
âThere have been casualties at Sorchen and Jumja before but it is not because […] [read more]
New route to boost Bhutan-Bangladesh trade
The renewal of the 2003 trade agreement between Bhutan and Bangladesh sometime in November during the visit of the Minister of Economic Affairs, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, is likely to see the inclusion of 17 new items.
The agreement has two schedules that include exports from Bhutan to Bangladesh and Bangladesh to Bhutan. âBoth the countries have […] [read more]
International Sources
Older Bhutanese Remember Abominable Snowman - FOX News
SIGNYAR, Bhutan â He remembers the darkness of the pine forest, and the footprints, and his terror when the creature began to howl. He remembers the stories of his childhood, of a beast that stalked the upper reaches of the mountains, and how fear … [read more]
Booked for decline in education - Kuensel Online
16 August, 2008 - Thereâs more to the decline in the nationâs educational standards than just a deficiency of teachers. According to a 2007 study by the education sector review commission, the poor quality and dearth of textbooks are also … [read more]
Over 3,000 Bhutanese in Nepal resettled - Xinhua News Agency
KATHMANDU, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Over 3,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal has been resettled in western countries, The Kathmandu Post reported on Thursday. The refugees have been resettled in the United States, Denmark, Australia and other countries … [read more]
A grandmother’s struggle, a granddaughter’s love - Daily Sentinel
Losing her hair was not one of the things Eva Nell “Grandma” Hentges was concerned with as she grew older … until now. She has several new concerns for which she had not planned. Grandma, as she is known by most, was recently diagnosed with ovarian … [read more]
India community celebrates 62nd birthday - Kuensel Online
16 August, 2008 - âIâm touched by the thoughtful gesture of His Majesty the King,â said the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Mr Sudhir Vyas, as members of the Royal Family, Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley and the ambassador cut the cake … [read more]
Register » - yorkshirepost
Comment on stories on this website and on all other Johnston Press newspaper websites. See a list of our websites here. Set up a personalised homepage featuring content from any Johnston Press newspaper website or from any site with a RSS feed … [read more]
PM warns Pakistan over terror, lauds democracy - Hindustan Times
Underlining India’s quest for “a peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday reminded Pakistan that if support to terrorists did not halt, the peace initiatives between the two countries will suffer. “Our … [read more]
Bhutan: traditional water-sharing system ‘feudal and unfair’ - IRC
As water-related problems accumulate in Bhutan, policy-makers call for legislation to regulate water-sharing. A draft Water Act was prepared in 2002, but has been in hibernation ever since. The Act would make water resources government property, to … [read more]
Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
Roberts pictures various people from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and China as they go about their lives selling water or herding camels. Simultaneously, this exhibition illuminates the quiet corners that often donât have witnesses … [read more]
Geographic folly - Guardian Unlimited
Policy Exchange, a Tory-friendly thinktank, has had David Cameron hissing at it to keep quiet about its new report on urban regeneration. Cities Unlimited states bluntly that schemes to revive northern towns whose economies have suffered from the … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Hangovers mean being hung out to dry
|
16 August, 2008 - You get up feeling like a zombie, with a splitting headache and a desire to throw up. But you canÂt expect to be yourself when you drink like a fish out of water and hope for no consequences. DidnÂt Newton say, ÂEvery action has an equal and opposite reactionÂ? [read more]
Finger of blame points to poor quality and dearth of textbooks as well
|
ONE 4 TWO Â Tandin Passang sharing science text book |
16 August, 2008 - ThereÂs more to the decline in the nationÂs educational standards than just a deficiency of teachers. [read more]
16 August, 2008 - The discussion on the taxes to be placed on cars and, to some extent, the anticipated civil service salary raise, is an indication of the trends that we will see in the relationship between the government and the media. It is new for us but an established norm everywhere else. [read more]
|
| Their Majesties the Queens, Her Royal Highness, the Prime Minister, and Ambassador Vyas cutting the cake presented by His Majesty the King on the occasion of the 62nd Independence Day of India |
16 August, 2008 - ÂIÂm touched by the thoughtful gesture of His Majesty the King, said the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Mr Sudhir Vyas, as members of the Royal Family, Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley and the ambassador cut the cake presented by His Majesty on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of IndiaÂs Independence Day yesterday. [read more]
16 August, 2008 - A loanee requesting the prime minister to be his guarantor and a Paro woman asking for a Nu 41,000 telephone bill write-off were among the 324 cases that reached the Prime MinisterÂs Grievance Cell as of yesterday evening. [read more]
16 August, 2008 - An inter-ministerial investigation carried out at the Bjemina quarry site pointed out that quarries in and around the area could be negatively affecting the local communities health and crops. [read more]
|
| Down the drain - Police and custom officials dumping confiscated ara |
16 August, 2008 - Trade, customs and police officials raided shops in Mongar town this week imposing fines on three shop-owners for selling ara (locally brewed alcohol) and tobacco products. [read more]
Tackling teaching shortage via an incentive package
14 August, 2008 - The governmentÂs recent proposal to revise civil service salaries and the efforts to recruit and retain teachers has reenergised the debate over the old compensation and allowance packages. [read more]
Township allotment
knot finally untied
|
| ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Â Constructions to begin at last and be completed within three years |
14 August, 2008 - The dispute over the Bajothang town plot allotment has finally been settled with 131 business people getting plots in the new town of Wangduephodrang. [read more]
Authority meets to discusss
Hydro power projects
14 August, 2008 - The proposal to shift the 1,095 mega watt (MG) Punatsangchu-I project, to a new dam location was approved by authorities comprising Bhutanese and Indian officials at the Punatsangchu hydropower authority (PHPA) meeting on August 8, at the capital. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Why Size Does Not Matter
As Indians, you can label us as the most dishonest and the laziest race of people, but you cannot take away from us that we are also one of the most creative. After all, it takes more than ether and ideology to produce a billion off springs. While browsing through the wikitravel website (see, we […] [read more]
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GenNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
Fragile terrain cause of deaths
The casualties, 11 in four weeks, along a stretch of the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway could not solely be attributed to the broadening work of the highway, said the Chief Engineer of DANTAK, Brigadier Rajesh Tyagi, during a press conference held on August 13.
âThere have been casualties at Sorchen and Jumja before but it is not because […] [read more]
New route to boost Bhutan-Bangladesh trade
The renewal of the 2003 trade agreement between Bhutan and Bangladesh sometime in November during the visit of the Minister of Economic Affairs, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, is likely to see the inclusion of 17 new items.
The agreement has two schedules that include exports from Bhutan to Bangladesh and Bangladesh to Bhutan. âBoth the countries have […] [read more]
International Sources
Older Bhutanese Remember Abominable Snowman - FOX News
SIGNYAR, Bhutan â He remembers the darkness of the pine forest, and the footprints, and his terror when the creature began to howl. He remembers the stories of his childhood, of a beast that stalked the upper reaches of the mountains, and how fear … [read more]
Over 3,000 Bhutanese in Nepal resettled - Xinhua News Agency
KATHMANDU, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Over 3,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal has been resettled in western countries, The Kathmandu Post reported on Thursday. The refugees have been resettled in the United States, Denmark, Australia and other countries … [read more]
PM warns Pakistan over terror, lauds democracy - Hindustan Times
Underlining India’s quest for “a peaceful, stable and prosperous neighbourhood”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday reminded Pakistan that if support to terrorists did not halt, the peace initiatives between the two countries will suffer. “Our … [read more]
Is Bhutan ready for foreign banks? - Kuensel Online
9 August, 2008 - The news that joint venture banks may enter the Bhutanese market next year has thrown the local financial companies into fits of anxiety. It has unsettled its master, the Druk Holding Investment (DHI), which is urgently engaging the … [read more]
Premier League referee: The impossible job - Daily Telegraph
My arm is nice and straight, the flag is happily unfurled, and Iâm pretty sure I got the offside right, but Iâve broken protocol by giving the decision with my carrying hand, so obstructing my view of the majority of the pitch. Forget the absurd … [read more]
A few home truths - Kuensel Online
13 August, 2008 - âDead flies on table, smell of rotten meat and poor cleanlinessâ is how an Austrian tourist described a top-notch hotel in Punakha. âGarbage and dogs in Paroâ was a UK touristâs complaint. âToo expensive â we got taken … [read more]
Cassidy: Dancing Matt Harding stumbles on the true meaning of the Web - Silicon Valley
Admit it: You want to be Matt Harding. I want to be Matt Harding. Hell, everybody wants to be Matt Harding. The guy is an international Internet sensation who almost literally stumbled into his dream job. The makers of Stride gum paid him to travel … [read more]
Study says happiness is the key to longer life - Turkish Daily News
Keep humming “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” The 1980s New Age-inspired hit got it right. New research shows being happy can add several years to life. “Happiness does not heal, but happiness protects against falling ill,” said Ruut Veenhoven of Rotterdam’s … [read more]
Fighting terrorism a challenge, dialogue required to fight it: PM - Thaindian.com
New Delhi, Aug.15 (ANI): Delivering his fifth consecutive Independence Day speech on the occasion of Indias 62nd Independence Day on Friday, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh said that fighting terrorism was a major challenge before the country … [read more]
Final part of text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s address - Newstrack India
New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Following is the final part of the text of Prime inister Manmohan Singh’s address from the Red Fort on the occasion of the nation’s 62nd Independence Day: Brothers and Sisters, Our ancient Himalayas are under environmental … [read more]
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Tackling teaching shortage via an incentive package
14 August, 2008 - The governmentÂs recent proposal to revise civil service salaries and the efforts to recruit and retain teachers has reenergised the debate over the old compensation and allowance packages. [read more]
Township allotment
knot finally untied
|
| ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Â Constructions to begin at last and be completed within three years |
14 August, 2008 - The dispute over the Bajothang town plot allotment has finally been settled with 131 business people getting plots in the new town of Wangduephodrang. [read more]
Authority meets to discusss
Hydro power projects
14 August, 2008 - The proposal to shift the 1,095 mega watt (MG) Punatsangchu-I project, to a new dam location was approved by authorities comprising Bhutanese and Indian officials at the Punatsangchu hydropower authority (PHPA) meeting on August 8, at the capital. [read more]
Opening of business college curtails rental business
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| Free accommodation! Â Empty and under lock and key |
14 August, 2008 - While Trashigang faces an acute shortage of houses, Kanglung has to cope with a paucity of tenants.
Things were always not like this. [read more]
14 August, 2008 - If youÂre hanging around late in town, alone or with friends, be sure to carry your ID card because you just might get asked for it by a Thimphu policeman. [read more]
Highway detour gives Zhemgang hoteliers a miss
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| Redirected traffic  The under construction Wangdidang-tingtibi road. |
14 August, 2008 - The ongoing construction of the Wangdigang-Tingtibi bypass, which will shorten the Trongsa-Gelephu highway by 26 km, has got Zhemgang town worried. [read more]
14 August, 2008 - Bhutanese youth are responsible for about 45 percent of the crime in the country, according to police. [read more]
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14 August, 2008 - Garbage intended for Memelakha seems to have been dumped en route on the
hillside opposite Semtokha dzong. [read more]
13 August, 2008 - As the Bhutanese system, and society, keeps changing more of us are beginning to ask: ÂWhere do the specific responsibilities of the government begin and end? This is pertinent in the context of a diversifying society where the private sector is expected to expand and we will soon see a number of NGOs and non-profits filling in the gap between the government and private sector. [read more]
The tourism industry  The bottom line
to the top dollar
13 August, 2008 - ÂDead flies on table, smell of rotten meat and poor cleanliness is how an Austrian tourist described a top-notch hotel in Punakha. ÂGarbage and dogs in Paro was a UK touristÂs complaint. ÂToo expensive  we got taken advantage off was from a couple from the United States. [read more]
Bhutan Observer
Football at the fringe
After nine days of soccer bonanza, the school team of Nangkor Higher Secondary School emerged as this yearâs Pemagatsel League Champions defeating the Veteran’s Team comprising of school teachers of the dzongkhag with a score margin of 3-2 on a wet day on August 10. Played over a period of nine days, this year 13 […] [read more]
Promoting Geo-Technology using Information Technology
If the information and techno savvy officials could convince their bosses, loads of information on
Bhutan will be accessible from any part of the world. Rabi C. Dahal reports.
As per the policy of the concerned organizations, the data could be uploaded for viewing or for sale.
Using a software called GenNetwork, information of spatial data could be […] [read more]
Bara gewog âs 600 households make their demands
Sir,
Bara gewog is in need of the following development programmes. Motorable roads: Bara gewog is isolated. A motorable road could link the gewog with Tendu gewog which shall enhance betterment of the concerned community.
Electricity: Electrification of the gewog is one of the most important development programmes that we long for. School: Our children have to […] [read more]
An Invocation in Time
This is an invocation and not a short broadside to being Bhutanese in the spinning wheel of time. When rapid changes keeps churning out a state of constant flux, how does entrenched thinking reinforced by time, balance itself? Our clergy â the Dratsang is actually lighting the way ahead here. The ban on meat/alcohol consumption […] [read more]
Construction boon
Boy! are we ahead of the deadline
[read more]
Bhutanese archers eliminated
Both Bhutanese archers have been eliminated in the first elimination round at the Beijing Olympics. Dorji Dema was eliminated after securing 10 points less than Georgiaâs Khatuna Narima-nizay. Dorji Dema scored 97 points as opposed to the Georgian archerâs 107. In the menâs elimination round, Tashi Peljor fell behind Chinese Taipeiâs Cheng Pang Wang. Tashi […] [read more]
Juley Tso:popular campsite for trekkers
The mountains of Lunana are reflected on a sunny day in the waters of Juley Tso. The poppy laden meadows in the background is a popular campsite for trekkers (Photo: Lhendup)
[read more]
Fragile terrain cause of deaths
The casualties, 11 in four weeks, along a stretch of the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway could not solely be attributed to the broadening work of the highway, said the Chief Engineer of DANTAK, Brigadier Rajesh Tyagi, during a press conference held on August 13.
âThere have been casualties at Sorchen and Jumja before but it is not because […] [read more]
New route to boost Bhutan-Bangladesh trade
The renewal of the 2003 trade agreement between Bhutan and Bangladesh sometime in November during the visit of the Minister of Economic Affairs, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, is likely to see the inclusion of 17 new items.
The agreement has two schedules that include exports from Bhutan to Bangladesh and Bangladesh to Bhutan. âBoth the countries have […] [read more]
Coping with a 1,000-hour strike
A 1,000-hour economic blockade, which began at 5 pm on July 20 in Assam, has been posing major problems to the daily lives of Gelephu residents.
Frequent blockades in Assam limit the supply of goods from India and Phuentsholing seriously hampering the economic climate of Gelephu. Many shops and stores in town are running out of […] [read more]
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Over 3,000 Bhutanese in Nepal resettled - Xinhua News Agency
KATHMANDU, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — Over 3,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal has been resettled in western countries, The Kathmandu Post reported on Thursday. The refugees have been resettled in the United States, Denmark, Australia and other countries …
Older Bhutanese Remember Abominable Snowman - FOX News
SIGNYAR, Bhutan â He remembers the darkness of the pine forest, and the footprints, and his terror when the creature began to howl. He remembers the stories of his childhood, of a beast that stalked the upper reaches of the mountains, and how fear …
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You are invited to our Vegas wedding… - The Independent
When Peaches Geldof decided to spring a surprise wedding on her family, there was only one place to go. So what are the odds on her marriage lasting? Tim Walker and Chris Green study the form The King was 32 when he married Priscilla, just 21. The …
Green signal for Punatsangchu-I - Kuensel Online
14 August, 2008 - The proposal to shift the 1,095 mega watt (MG) Punatsangchu-I project, to a new dam location was approved by authorities comprising Bhutanese and Indian officials at the Punatsangchu hydropower authority (PHPA) meeting on August 8 …
A trek up the mountains to the Tigerâs Nest Monastery in Bhutan. - Frontline
BRILLIANT sunlight, filtering through drifting cotton-white clouds across a clear blue sky, gave us ample warmth that early winter morning as we got ready to trek to the Taktshang Goemba (Tigerâs Nest) Monastery located above Paro Valley in the …
Hundred of Tibetans arrested in Nepal - ninemsn
Stick-wielding police in Nepal’s capital arrested at least 500 Tibetan exiles as they protested outside a Chinese embassy building, police and witnesses said. The protesters said they wanted to use the ongoing Beijing Olympics to highlight abuses in …
Geographic folly - Guardian Unlimited
Policy Exchange, a Tory-friendly thinktank, has had David Cameron hissing at it to keep quiet about its new report on urban regeneration. Cities Unlimited states bluntly that schemes to revive northern towns whose economies have suffered from the …
Business Intelligence: Getting in Sync with Real-Time Data - ManagingAutomation.com
Abstract: With a real-time snapshot of business performance, manufacturers can take corrective action to not only boost efficiencies, but also create revenue opportunities and drive growth. Deep in the recession of the early 2000s, HallStar Co., a …
Is Bhutan ready for foreign banks? - Kuensel Online
9 August, 2008 - The news that joint venture banks may enter the Bhutanese market next year has thrown the local financial companies into fits of anxiety. It has unsettled its master, the Druk Holding Investment (DHI), which is urgently engaging the …
Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper
Tackling teaching shortage via an incentive package
14 August, 2008 - The governmentÂs recent proposal to revise civil service salaries and the efforts to recruit and retain teachers has reenergised the debate over the old compensation and allowance packages.
Township allotment
knot finally untied
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| ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Â Constructions to begin at last and be completed within three years |
14 August, 2008 - The dispute over the Bajothang town plot allotment has finally been settled with 131 business people getting plots in the new town of Wangduephodrang.
Authority meets to discusss
Hydro power projects
14 August, 2008 - The proposal to shift the 1,095 mega watt (MG) Punatsangchu-I project, to a new dam location was approved by authorities comprising Bhutanese and Indian officials at the Punatsangchu hydropower authority (PHPA) meeting on August 8, at the capital.
Opening of business college curtails rental business
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| Free accommodation! Â Empty and under lock and key |
14 August, 2008 - While Trashigang faces an acute shortage of houses, Kanglung has to cope with a paucity of tenants.
Things were always not like this.
14 August, 2008 - If youÂre hanging around late in town, alone or with friends, be sure to carry your ID card because you just might get asked for it by a Thimphu policeman.