24 July 2009
To ban or not to ban, that’s the question
24 July 2009
It made news when Bhutan banned tobacco sale some years ago. It will make more news when Bhutan repeals the ban. Anyway, news is transient; life must go on. I am sure our NC members rocked their brains well when it comes to lifting the ban. Bhutan has become part of the global livelihood. We cannot make a shopkeeper renounce selling the contraband. Sellers know that tobacco, betel nuts and alcohol... Read the story »
Bars and fights
24 July 2009
Last Saturday, a foreigner was beaten up by a group of people in a bar in Thimphu. He reported the case to the police. When the 35-year-old Dutch was leaving Om Bar, he tapped a girl, who he thought was his brother-in-law’s girlfriend, on her back to say good bye. That was all that led to a nasty fight. The girl shouted that he touched her. Then a group of men came charging towards him. He was cornered... Read the story »
Farmers learn bookkeeping
24 July 2009
Eighteen people comprising key officials like chairpersons, accountants and secretaries of different farmers’ groups completed a five-day training programme on commercial bookkeeping on July 19. Organized by the Regional Agriculture Marketing Services (RAMS) based in Mongar, the training in Pemagatshel was conducted by an SNV consultant. The participants included key management people from the Integrated... Read the story »
Farming training in Khaling
24 July 2009
Farmers of Bjeri and Leza villages of Khaling Gewog in Trashigang received training on improved production of vegetables, paddy and orchard from the dzongkhag to encourage large-scale production. According to the dzongkhag, the villagers have not been able to cultivate crops like paddy, vegetables and mandarin despite favourable conditions. Only few farmers from the villages market their produce due... Read the story »
Traditional vets get modern
24 July 2009
Bartsham EVPs operating a dog Trashigang Dzongkhag has improved the skills of ethno veterinary practitioners (EVPs) or traditional veterinarians by equipping them with modern veterinary kits, drugs and knowledge to promote future private veterinary clinics in rural areas. After a ten-day intensive training on animal management, 48 villagers have been appointed across the dzongkhag to help enhance... Read the story »
Art or vandalism?
24 July 2009
The artist comes out only by the night. The meaning of his art borders on vandalism. Our intern Phub Dorji reports. Do not be scared if you see a shadowy figure discreetly writing or drawing on the walls of Thimphu buildings by the night. On closer observation, you will notice that he is a graffiti artist at work. Graffiti is an image or a piece of writing with political or social messages scratched,... Read the story »
On a rollercoaster journey
24 July 2009
A journey on a public transport bus from Phuentsholing to Thimphu is scary and insightful at once. Rabi C Dahal shares his personal account of such a journey. The Taktikothi stretch of the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway To go or not to go was the question. The condition of the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway was at its worst. The authority concerned had cautioned travellers and drivers to be extra careful... Read the story »
Disinfectant pond discomfort
24 July 2009
Disinfectant at the Phuentsholing gate forms a deep pond The potholes created by a pool of bird flu disinfectant at the Phuentsholing border gate have created a veritable nightmare for motorists with vehicles stumbling hard on the road or getting bogged down in the muddy pool. Beginning this year, the government started disinfecting vehicles and people to prevent the bird flu virus from being carried... Read the story »
Housing crunch in Pemagatshel
24 July 2009
A few years ago, when Mindu Wangdi came to join his service as the DYT Secretary in Pemagatshel, he managed to find a hut for accommodation. It took him several months to find a decent place to live in. A few months later, without any forewarning, his house owner served an ultimatum to vacate the place. He had no choice but to vacate the place. He was aware of the Tenancy Act but, when it failed even... Read the story »
Loading ...Zakar for Friday March 12 2010
27th Day of the 01st Month - Iron Male Tiger Year
Auspicious for: Propitiating gods and deities, conducting chagu-yanglen, entering new houses, handing and taking over anything, holding discussions, starting construction of houses, sowing seeds and planting flowers. But it is she-zha (unfavourable day) for people who are born in the year of Mouse and Pig.
Inauspicious for: Arranging marriage, paying grain debts and conducting lue-cho.
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