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I know I am not an activist nor an environmentalist to be talking about things, but as a citizen of the nation, I present the following simple issue to the readers. I had the privilege to travel from Tsirang to Thimphu, a countable times and enjoy the beauty of our nation and the gigantic Punatshangchu Project. But every time I travel I am very disturbed by the scene on the road side along the Waklaytar checkpost and the PHPA site. Every time I travel, I always see the road very narrowed by the huge pine logs which lay along the highway. I just wonder why these many trees are felled when the nation is worrying about the degrading natural environment. If it is for timber, I am very sure concerned agency has a criteria to issue the permit like density of trees in the forest. Looking at the forest there, the forest doesn't look too rich with the tree. Some people said the trees were felled by the BPC as a precaution for their new electric lines running through the forest. But h...

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Source: http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21020 School lodges complaint against errant officer Police chief promises an inquiry and further action, if necessary Police 6 October, 2011 - Yangchenphug higher secondary school (YHSS) authorities have lodged a written complaint to the royal Bhutan police against the Thimphu police superintendent. The officer had beat up a Class XII student on the afternoon of October 4, while he was waiting to see Buddha’s relics (Ringsel) displayed at Tendrelthang. According to the 19-year-old commerce student, who suffered wounds on the head and bruises on the back from the beating, the incident occurred after the officer had asked the students to go home without seeing the sacred relics. The student then went up to request him that they would only go after seeing the relics, as they had waited for more than two hours. The student alleged that, before he could complete his sentenc...

Every Country in the world has its national language as their unique national identity. And Bhutan is proud to have Dzongkha as its national Language. But the Dzongkha spoken in our country has come a long way in its history. It was spoken as Pure Dzongkha when it was declared as the national language. After few decades it mixed up with English words as people got western education and thus became DzongLish- meaning Dzongkha and English. But Today Dzongkh has reached a new height; it is being blended with Hindi and Nepali thus becoming DzongNep and DzongHind. I am not a researcher or a linguist but i can sense the change in the style of talking in our national language. I would like to give some examples of DzongNep and DzongHind: 1. Ga'ri- Vehicle 2. Ga'ri lam- Motor Road 3. Bejheli- Electricity 4. Pa'ka'- Nice or Good 5. Pu'ra- All or whole 6. Baand- Close 7. Chutei- Holiday or off There are many more words that we all use in our da...

The recent job fair organized by the MoLHR was just for name sake or it was just to fulfill the promises made by the elected government that they have done their part. Though it was targeted for the fresh job seekers to find appropriate job and the organizations to find the correct person, many people doubt whether it served its objective or not.  The fair had 1,050 vacancies announced for employment for graduates, class XII candidate and class X candidate but took only 235. Most of the job seekers were not satisfied by the availability of jobs. They were rather frustrated and disappointed looking at the job market scenario of the country.  There was a great mismatch between the demand and the supply. The employers were all after "EXPERIENCE" or  in- service people while the job seekers were all fresh but ready to work. It is good that the employers are looking for these people as they will perform much better and benefit the organization, but they should be ta...

PM announced that Tashi Chho Dzong suffered a minor damage in its Utse. He quotes on Face Book... Dear friends, Phone lins rem clogged reflecting our caring and close knit society. No damage reptd from east Bht. 4 rd blks causd by fallg debris r reptd on the Chukha - P'ling road. 2 homes in Haa report damage with 3/4 people having suffered minor injury. Thim Dzong has sustained some cracks in the Utse and one of the four corner towers. Occupants have been moved out to safer parts. Please remain calm and alert. May the blessings of the triple gem protect us as always.

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The recent article by kuensel states that the children of class THREE are going to sit for board exams beginning this year. It was decided by the BBE which is now a autonomous body. The reason, they gave was, they wanted to assess the learning of the lower primary students through a common paper. It is also to assess the amount of syllabus taught in the lower primary schools by the teachers especially in the remote schools. But the question here is; Are our Kids ready to face the board exams? I know people will say "Yes", but i don't think our kids are ready to face the board exams. Till now, class three students need to be guided while writing the exam papers, but i think the new paper doesn't allow that.People may think that, students, long time ago sat for board exams at early grades, but the learners are not  same. During that time, learners were as old as 16 years old wen they got to this grade which gave them opportunity to think and analyze. Today when ch...

Can you find out what is wrong in the picture??? People take things for granted that we over look very simple things in life. 

It is a great news that the Prime Minister (PM) has officially requested the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate the land problem at Gyelposhing in Mongar. The gives ACC a chance to catch big fish as we are very sure that higher officials are involved in the issue. The big fish needs to be punished once so that the public feel what law is;- for all. Its not only the lower designated people who are corrupt, but the big bosses are too, and they indulge in planned practices. These big fish plan things in such a way that when caught, they always have a way to throw the issue to others or point finger. And this time ACC should not give them opportunity to do so. Its high time ACC show what they can do with these kind of people. It is a shame that people gamble on these issues leaving the poor and helpless ones uninformed. It is sign of great corruption taking place right under our nose, and that we are unaware of it. So hats off to PM for his great concern an...

Believe it or not..... This is a very unique sight on a Rocky cliff beside the road. The cliff is located few kilometers from Chuzom Checkpost towards  Thimphu. Few years back, it wasn't painted but now it is beautifully decorated for people to have a good view. The highway widening has to face a task of constructing a Retention wall as they could not break the cliff that the elephant stood. According to locals, it is very religious place.

Amidst the crowd of friends i stand lonely gazing at the memories As i recall them. It isn't unusual for me. Every time i recall the time when i was with my friends who shared my laughter and all my sorrows. "Friend in need is a friend in deed" i always demand their company. Without them, I am a String-less bow But I know Life isn't good always not bed of roses. I cant always be with them, Life must go on... without them...my friends which i can't think of. In dilemma, i lay As i am not sure whether I can have my own Life without them. Oh God!, Please help me, for I am Lost in my world of thoughts. (Dedicated to all my Friends whose company i always cherish)

My Mother oh! Mother, come hither for i miss you a lot. Others talk of their mother But why cant i talk about you Oh! Mother, i have missed you for last 20 years And i miss you a lot As you left me forever Oh! Mother, come back Have I a Chance to feel The warmth of your lap And the sweetness of your hug. Oh! Mother, You have left The chickens in the world- the world of sorrows In that we survive remembering you Oh! Mother, see us down from the place you live there for my heart longs to see you again..... I MISS YOU MOM...... (Dedicated to my Mom whom I never saw as she left too Early for me to remember)

Life of a Caged Being... : "life is precious and short for all. And all have the right to enjoy as prescribed by Mother Nature. But Why is this rabbit Caged in a 2 ft..."

life is precious and short for all. And all have the right to enjoy as prescribed by Mother Nature. But Why is this rabbit Caged in a 2 ft by 1 ft box?

All the components of Democratic country are now in place with the recent Local Government (LG) Election that was done on 27th June, 2011. It went as planned and expected by the government and the Election commission of Bhutan (ECB) but it is very sad to see and hear the post election happenings in the country. In the First place, ECB has failed to provide the remunerations to the election officials after their duty. The officials expected the money as soon as they returned as promised by some of the ROs. But when the officials  (most of whom were teachers and the dzongkhag Officials) returned, it was disheartening to hear that the budget from ECB has not come. Now, whose fault was it; the ECB or the dzongkhag election office? They should have informed the officials about the issue before they went for the duty.  On the other hand, the officials should have patience and wait for a while. I am sure ECB will not leave us empty handed. It is a shameful to hear the ECB announ...

This is one of the many children parks in our country. Every stake holders is aware of the lack of basic amenities in our mushrooming towns. The need of recreational facility is very important for the children and parents of a growing town were the space is becoming smaller every day with development activities. But this lacks everywhere , the few ones are underutilized or miss-utilized. Whose responsibility is it to take care? This question has been thrown to and fro between the government and the citizen. The citizens are very fast to point the fingers at the government while the government is proud to blame the people. I think the fault can be shared equally between the two parties. Firstly, the government, when coming up with such facilities, should plan regarding Where, How, When and Why of such developments. A proper place should be allocated by the government and not where the land is useless.The facility should be accessible by all the people of the town. When...

The count down is coming to an end, and everybody is nervous and curious to finish it off. With only SHORT- three days left, the Election Commission and the Dzongkhag Election offices are gearing up for yet another Hectic and Historic event in the history of our country. The Commission people are spending sleepless nights trying to make the election as smooth as the 2008 election or even a better one. The Office (ECB) has appointed Returning Officers (RO), Assistant Returning Officers (ARO) and National Observers for the 1st Local Government Election. The Dzongkhag Election offices, in their own capacity has done all the ground works for the poll to happen on 27th June, 2011. The office has done with the appointment of Presiding Officers and Polling Officers who have begun to move to their respective Polling stations latest by 26th June. The Armed forces (RBA and RBP) are assisting the country to conduct the election without any hindrance. The contestants, on the other hand, are...

With most good singer out of the competition, Druk Super Star is becoming charmless. I don't mean to say that the present singers are not good but some of the singers who were eliminated were very good singers. And when such good singers are out, the viewers and specially the voters should ask this question: Are we choosing the right person? Now with the present group of singers, I think the competition is going to become Druk Money Star and not Druk Super Star because money is going to vote. Now the viewers in the country should vote for the REAL GOOD singer and not for Money-Made Good singer,