Important teachers’ responsibility on the wane
31 October 2009
The scenario is quite familiar. It is time of festivity and tshechu. The school principal has granted a three-day holiday to the children. Tenzin rushes home, smile on his face. But his joy doesn’t get far. “Study first, tshechu later,” it is his mother’s authoritative tone. “Remember, you still need to work your way to the top.” Crestfallen and helpless, the child relents. Years roll by... Read the story »
Walking out clean
31 October 2009
Twenty-two-year-old Dorji would begin his day waking up at somebody’s doorstep. Hungry and emaciated, he would fall back on Nitrosun and Relipen followed by a joint of hash. Hunger numbed and drowsy vigour restored, he would forget all his ordeal. For six years, this was the life he knew. With his qualification of class X, work was hard to come by. “I wanted to die on drugs,” said Dorji, who... Read the story »
When will the small grow big?
31 October 2009
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country express their disappointment with inadequate government support. They say that the government, especially in the form of financial institutions, looks after big and well-established companies and neglects small businesses. Heavy mortgages and guarantees for loans, which small businesses cannot afford, keep them out of the fray and threaten their sustainability,... Read the story »
254-km cycling expedition
30 October 2009
A team of 21 members from Royal Bhutan Army, Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and a battalion of Indian Army are on a 254-km cycling expedition to strengthen the Indo-Bhutan friendship . The expedition started on October 25. Before reaching their destination, Binaguri in West Bengal, on November 2, they are expected to raft through the Teesta River. The expedition is also aimed at instilling... Read the story »
Open tennis final tomorrow
30 October 2009
The women’s final and semi-finals of Thimphu Open Tennis Championship will be played today and tomorrow at the Changlingmithang tennis court. Sponsored by Cosco India Limited, the nine-day tournament saw more than 60 adult and youth participants. The tournament comprised seven different events including men’s singles, women’s singles, senior singles (above 45 years), gentlemen singles (above... Read the story »
Grim Reaper for independent journalism in Bhutan
30 October 2009
Meeting urban challenges
30 October 2009
Ten years from now, by 2020, more than 50 percent of Bhutan’s population is expected to live in towns. We are fast catching up with the global trend. By 2030, at least 60 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in towns and cities. What is different for Bhutan, however, is, more than half of its population is going to live in towns barely five decades after urban planning began. Today,... Read the story »
Japanese assistance to quake victims
30 October 2009
Yesterday, Mr Keizo Takewaka, Minister, Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, handed over to Foreign Minister Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering relief materials worth Yen 10 million for the people affected by the September 21 earthquake in eastern Bhutan Read More →
Bigger chunk for pvt. sector
30 October 2009
The Department of Human Resource yesterday released the second edition of ‘guidelines for HRD support to private and corporate sector’, which reflects policy objectives and strategies for human resource development in private and corporate sectors apart from formalities, procedures and obligations of trainees. According to the guidelines, 70 percent of the support will be extended to the private... Read the story »
India reassures 10th plan funds
30 October 2009
The Indian government’s response to the requests and proposals from Bhutan government regarding the implementation of the 10th five-year plan was positive. Bhutan put up proposals in the areas of fund releases, energy sector, roads, total solutions projects and small development projects. Some senior government officials met with an Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary (North) of India, Satish... Read the story »
Loading ...Zakar for Thursday March 11 2010
26th Day of the 01st Month - Iron Male Tiger Year Year
Auspicious for: Construction of new ten-sung, conducting consecration and blessing ceremonies, propitiating gods and deities, sowing seeds, planting flowers, starting business, learning rig-nye and astrology, entering new houses, calling upon superiors and holding discussions. But it is she-zha (unfavourable day) for people who are born in the year of Tiger and Rabbit.
Inauspicious for: Starting construction of houses and conducting lue-cho.
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