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Bhutan's 1st BPO on brink of shutdown
THIMPHU: The government may have plans to create a high tech habitat in Bhutan by promoting the establishment of, among others, business processes outsourcing companies , but the countrya s first such company may not even make it that far. Comment?
Speculation on who should be CJ
... eminent jurists.a The definition of eminent jurists differs from a country to country, but legal professionals in Bhutan say that an eminent jurist is a distinguished person, who has the knowledge of the theoretical aspects of law or a professional, ... Comment?
... ions. Dago's son Passang said his father was admitted to Jingme Dorji Wanchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan, before being shifted to Ruby General Hospital. Comment?
... ent which began on November 21 at the Changlimithang archery range in Thimphu. Organised by the Archery Federation of Bhutan, final match is on December 17, coinciding with the National Day. Sorry, Comments are not available for this article. Comment?
10 chapters for 400 devotees
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... 22. At the conclusion, Rinpoche said his dedication was for the wellbeing of the earth, its beings and the leaders of Bhutan and the Bhutanese. By Tenzin Namgyel Comment?
First Braille workshop at Kanglung
... the focal person, Pema Chogay, a visually impaired teacher with the national institute for the disabled (NID). a oeIn Bhutan, so far, there was no standardised use of Braille codes and science in Bhutan, so we couldna t use it in the correct form,a ... Comment?
One in 4 households undernourished
THIMPHU: One in four Bhutanese households is undernourished in terms of daily calorie intake, according to a 2008 study on the right to food assessment in Bhutan. Comment?
Initial insurance assessment completed
Haa Fire Update 22 November, 2009 - A team from the royal insurance corporation of Bhutan limited , Haa dzongkhag officials and local leaders has begun to assess the damage caused by the November 18 fire that gutted three houses and partially burnt another in upper Haa town. Comment?
The cost of meeting rupee requirements
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A once a year affair RMA Annual Meeting 22 November, 2009 - Bhutan has paid an estimated Nu 110 million as interest so far this year on rupees five billion borrowed from India to meet the economy's rupee requirements. Comment?
Temporary shelter for homeless
... moved in with friends and relatives as of yesterday evening. The 34 people were temporarily sheltered in the royal Bhutan armya s officersa mess, after the fire gutted three houses and partially burnt another on the afternoon of November 18. The ... Comment?
More hydropower projects in offing
... conservationists. a oeDams in these rivers could block their migratory route and prevent the mahseer from coming to Bhutan,a said a nature conservationist. Mahseer is mostly found in big rivers like Mangdechu, Kurichu, Dangmechu and Punatshangchu. a ... Comment?
Bhutan celebrates child rights
THIMPHU: Bhutan, along with the rest of the world, will today celebrate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations convention on the rights of the child . Comment?
Court might be left with a single judge
... be formed unless therea s a supreme court, because two of its four commission members should be the Chief Justice of Bhutan and the seniormost drangpon of the Supreme Court.a Sources say that there will, however, be no dearth of judges to fill the ... Comment?
Affected families find shelter
... moved in with friends and relatives as of yesterday evening. The 34 people were temporarily sheltered in the royal Bhutan armya s officersa mess, after the fire gutted three houses and partially burnt another on the afternoon of November 18. The ... Comment?
Affected families find interim shelter
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... moved in with friends and relatives as of yesterday evening. The 34 people were temporarily sheltered in the royal Bhutan army's officers' mess, after the fire gutted three houses and partially burnt another on the afternoon of November 18. The fire ... Comment?
Good hygiene can halve bad health
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... diseases and using toilets can prevent these diseases was once again stressed by health officials yesterday, as Bhutan, for the first time observed the World Toilet Day in Paro. The theme for this year is, 'The health of your child begins in the ... Comment?
The book is by and about Tek Nath Rizal, the prominent democratic fighter of Bhutan. Comment?
... five UN staff, including two UN volunteers. a oeI heard that it was around 6:00 am,a said Lhap Tshering, who reached Bhutan on November 6. a oeThere were three of them dressed in police uniform. One of them got inside and shot the security guards ... Comment?
No live telecast of 4th Assembly session
... answer session, which is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 am to 10.30 am,, will also be broadcast live on Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) corporation, the state supported and sole TV station in the country. The decision to stop live ... Comment?
Exploring tourism tie-up with Thailand
THIMPHU: The tourism council of Bhutan and the tourism authority of Thailand are in talks to increase the flow of tourists between the two countries. Comment?