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Pg.3: MHP cost shoots up to 45
billion
Pg.5: Legal system loopholes allow
the corrupt an escape route
Pg. 8: ENT camp in east treats more
than 1, 000 patients
Pg.11: Earthquakes in Bhutan: past,
present, future
Pg.19: Strong proclamations to root
out corruption, a mere lip service:
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His Majesty the King graced the opening ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Second Parliament
yesterday. The Parliament will begin with a joint sitting on Monday
Possible breakthrough in
airport extension plans
Gyalsten K Dorji in Thimphu
and Sonam Pelden in New Delhi
AVIATION
Those wanting to join the civil service after withdrawing from a political
party need not wait for three years
to cool off. The Royal Civil Service
RCSC
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BHUTAN FOOTBALL
FEDERATION
BFF/ADM-7/2015/326
JOBS
Speaking during the meet the
press on Thursday, he said that
people have been slamming the
government that there are not
enough employment opportunities for people.
Yes, thats why we are concerned. Thats why we have
promised full employment, said
the Prime Minister.
However, he said that achieving full employment in one or two
years is simply not possible. But
unemployment rate is falling.
The idea of the government,
he said, is to achieve full employment and the government will
continue to promote employment opportunities.
The Prime Minister also said
that there are many reasons for
growing unemployment, one of
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HYDROPOWER
The cost of the project was
initially estimated at Nu 28.96
billion. The project is also delayed by six months, pushing
back its earlier commissioning
schedule of September 2017 to
March 2018.
While the revised project
cost calculated on March 31,
2015 price level was Nu 42.81
billion, it is however going to
ratchet up to Nu 45 billion by
March 2018 64 percent rise in
cost.
MHP reported 25 percent
cost escalation in June 2013.
From the initial cost of Nu 28.96,
it rose to 37 billion.
The following year, the
project reported new cost escaltion by 40 percent, taking the
cost to Nu 41 billion, which further rose to Nu 42.81 billion by
March 2015.
Managing director of MHPA
54 billion.
DGPC in its report hinted at
the likelihood of an increase in
the tariff rates of these projects
because of construction cost escalation. In its proposal, DGPC
estimated tariff of Punatsangchhu I to be around Nu 3.50 per
unit. And tariff rates for Punatsangchhu II and Mangdechhu
is expected to be Nu 3 per unit.
According to its report, but
both project costs and tariff rates
are subject to further increase,
in which case electricity could
become dearer for domestic
consumers.
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MY COUNTRY, MY TOWN
move.
Cooling period of three years was unnecessarily
long indeed. And many fell prey to the consequences, especially young graduates, who tried their luck at
the elections without understanding the repercussions if they failed to win a seat.
While as citizens failing to know the rules of the
land cannot be forgiven, rules should make sense
given the massive unemployment issue that we are
currently facing. And, still, to a large extent, civil service is the most preferred employer in the country.
Our private sector, even as we give so much importance to it for our economic growth, has not been able
to grow significantly to employ increasing number of
jobseekers.
The new requirement that all the party forms
should specifically and prominently mention the
cooling the period time will make sure that those
who decide to join political parties and contest in an
election are aware of the consequences.
What is really heartening and encouraging is that
the Chief Election Commissioner has welcomed
RCSCs decision to reduce the cooling period from
three years to one. This decision will only do us good.
RCSCs chairman, Karma Tshiteem, put it most
eloquently without losing good sense, for which, of
course, he is widely appreciated. For indeed, if civil
servants and other apolitical public servants are allowed to join political parties without any cooling
period, it really does raise the question of what implications such movements will have on the integrity
of political and apolitical institutions.
This country needs to create jobs, awful lot of
employment opportunities. Thousands of people
graduate from colleges and universities every year.
Blitheness of the situation and hopelessness of finding gainful employment is pushing many of our young
people to the fringes.
What will come as a cost to the nation will be
dreadfully expensive. We are already beginning to
witness worrying developments related to youth and
unemployment. Let not cooling period add fuel to
the fire.
The good news is senior civil servants who voluntarily resigned to join political parties in the last
elections may be recruited on contract through open
competition if their services are required. Of course
we need people with eminent skills and experience.
We must be able to harness the wealth we have within
our borders.
Losing them to senseless provisions will be a loss
too big for a young nation like ours.
Politics, if real at all, should be opportunity to serve
in the best of an individuals capacity wherever the
place, whatever the position or time.
RCSCs decision to reduce the cooling period will
only help us build a strong democratic society that we
aspire for. We sincerely commend the move.
Moving house:
Everything must go
except, perhaps, the
kitchen sink
Photo by Sonam Dorji,
HR Officer, HR Division,
MoWHS
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REPORT
According to the commissions annual report 2014
released last week, the judiciarys reasoning of regulatory
bodies having failed to perform their duties or a committee approved it has resulted in the acquittal of cases
or reduction of sentences or
restitution figures.
The absence of a succinct substantiation of judgments has got prosecutors
and investigators confused
and, more importantly, do
not provide any counsel for
greater efficacy in future
investigations and prosecution, the commissions report
stated.
The same rationale, the
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Implementation of His
Majestys command, both in
letter and spirit, will result
in dispensation of justice
without undue delays, the
report stated.
The report also stated
that when the Army Welfare
Project case was adjudicated,
His Majesty commanded, A
person guilty of corruption
must be punished without
fear or favour and without
delay. Justice must prevail always and without exception.
Judiciary officials said
that the courts normally give
preference to criminal cases
as per the civil and criminal
procedure code. They, however, said that courts around
the country adjudicate the
cases with equal opportunity
given to the litigants. We
cant separate the ACC cases
unless there was a law, which
deals with only corruption
case, a judiciary official said.
Therefore, it may take some
time to pass the judgment.
The report also highlighted the lack of the executive
taking lead to implement
court verdict, which has
emerged as a serious challenge over the years. Long
after the judgments of the
courts, restitution or recovery of proceeds of crime or
administrative action still remains undone. In the end,
an entire cycle of the criminal justice system is rendered
ineffective and investigation
and prosecution redundant,
wasting huge public resources, the report stated.
The chief justice said that
enforcement of judgment is
the responsibility of the executive. Were here to seek
the truth and render justice,
he said.
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HEALTH
Of the total, about 90 patients with cases related to ears
and nose underwent surgery
during the four-day camp. A
volunteer team of doctors from
Thailand, Canada and the USA
carried out the surgery.
Camp coordinator from
the Ministry of Health (MoH),
Rinchen Namgyel, said the
camp was organised to reach
special medical care to the rural
population.
Since the district hospitals
can only provide basic services related to ENT, the mobile
camp is expected to further the
treatment of these patients, he
said.
ENT specialist, Dr. Tika
Ram, said that people from the
REPORT 2015
The prime minister said
that Bhutan being ranked at
79 among 158 countries in the
World Happiness Report 2015
should not really be a concern.
How we are ranked will ultimately be based on the measurement, what is measured and
how it is measured.
In some areas, we may be
the happiest people, but in some
areas we cant be, especially in
this Asia globalisation, international communications and
social media, the prime minister
said.
The country has its own
challenges, like economy, unemployment, democracy and
high expectations that come
with democracy, and these are
the areas that will challenge happiness, said the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister said that
the Centre for Bhutan Studies
(CBS) is the focal point for Gross
National Happiness study in
Bhutan. CBS will consider the
report and how they measured
seriously, but most important is
CBSs own survey because this
could give baseline on earlier
surveys and see where we are
going. Then we can develop
insight into government policy,
whether it is working or not.
CBS would have no conclusion on Bhutan rank in the report. It will study the report and
the findings, and maybe then
CBS will be able to say why Bhutan is ranked 79th, two places
above Pakistan, said the Prime
Minister.
The 158 countries were
ranked based on six variables, including GDP per capita, healthy
life expectancy, social support,
and freedom to make life choices, generosity and the absence of
corruption.
The World Happiness Report 2015 was compiled by a
group of researchers drawing
on Gallup World Poll data from
the past five years.
The first World Happiness
Report was published in support of the April 2, 2012 United
Nations high level meeting on
happiness and wellbeing. That
meeting followed the July 2011
resolution of the UN General Assembly, inviting member countries to measure the happiness
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HERITAGE
Coordinated and supervised
by Sungtrul rinpoche, the head
of Drametse Gomdey dratshang,
villagers from three gewogs are
contributing labour. The renovation team also includes local
carpenters and masons.
They are currently working
on the ground floor of the monastery, where windows, roofs,
and decayed wooden structures
are being replaced in keeping
with the original structure and
design of the monastery.
Sungtrul rinpoche said the
renovation work began after the
monastery was badly hit by the
2009 earthquake. The earthquake also damaged the guesthouse, monks quarters, dining
hall and office, besides the retention wall and courtyard that were
rebuilt in 2011 and 2012.
A budget of about Nu 300M
(million) has been approved for
the renovation as of now. Renovation work had to carried out
phase-wise owing to a lack of
budget in 2011.
The head carpenter at the
renovation project, Yeshi Namgay, said that more than 50
carpenters were utilised. Since
last year, carpenters from three
gewogs have been deployed at
the site, while about 20 masons
will join the team. The carpenters and masons work together
to dismantle the stone structures
that developed many cracks during the earthquake, which has to
be done carefully, he said.
The major renovation work,
according to Gomdey Dratshangs kudrung Lhuendrup
Dorji, was necessary to preserve
the sacred Peling monument to
strengthen the roots of Buddha
dharma in the country. Drametse monastery is the biggest spiritual centre of the Peling tradition
in eastern Bhutan, he said.
The great grand daughter
of Terton Pema Lingpa, Ani
Choeten Zangmo, founded the
Drametse monastery in 1511.
The carpenters
and masons
work together
to dismantle
the stone
structures that
developed
many cracks
during the
earthquake,
which has to be
done carefully
Yeshi Namgay
Head carpenter
Renovation project
Drametse monastery
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PAGE 10
oing through
Kuensels article Is Bhutan ready for
the big one?
and other opinions expressed,
I could not help, but note some
disturbing remarks made by the
article, Disaster Departments
Director and an official from Department of Engineering Services,
about being not prepared in case
of major earthquake in Bhutan.
Since, I was heading the
Department of Disaster Management (DDM) from 2009 to 2013,
my conscience will haunt me, if
I do not clarify the issue on being
prepared or not prepared
and inform the public, who are
feeling slightly jittery, at the moment, after reading the articles in
the media.
The question of whether or,
not, we are ready for the big one
is very subjective and relative and
we need to be careful in jumping
to conclusion. I say relative, because compared to six or, seven
years ago, Bhutan now, has adequate capacity, knowledge, skills,
experience, awareness, conviction and commitment to tackle
disasters, after establishment of
the DDM in 2005 to promote,
co-ordinate, support and facilitate disaster management in the
country.
In 2009, I was transferred to
this new department and since
then, I along with my staff went
headlong with conviction in institutionalizing systems/protocols,
creating awareness on disaster
risks and their prevention/mitigation.
Much has been achieved in
preparing for any disaster and
the present DDM has adequate
capacity, as never before, under
the proper guidance of the government, the much needed
contributions (both finance &
expertise) development partners/
donors made and above all the
magnanimity and wise leadership
provided by His Majesty the King
of Bhutan.
To prove the point, here I
would like to highlight some of
the more important preparedness
works done by DDM up till 2013
end, as follows:
1. Enactment of Disaster Management Act of Bhutan -2013.
2. Finalization of Disaster Management Rules & Regulations
3. Formation of Dzongkhag
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
to institute early warning systems for various natural hazards and disaster risks.
13. Maintained a Disaster Database and Information Management System to support
risk reduction initiatives and
effective response during disasters. Master plan for Emergency Tele-Communication
Network has been prepared
for Bhutan.
14. Fostered partnerships with
both national and inter-national agencies and organizations for knowledge sharing
and obtaining support and
resources for disaster risk
management activities and
initiatives in Bhutan.
15. Developed relevant standards
and guidelines for relief and
compensation for affected
victims. Formulated recovery
and rehabilitation plans post
2009 and 2011 earthquakes
in Bhutan.
16. DDM had also developed
Bhutan Disaster Assessment
Tool and Mechanism, tailor
made to our Bhutanese conditions.
17. DDM reviewed and upgraded
the then National Influenza
Pandemic Preparedness Plan
(NIPPP), to tackle pandemic
diseases in the country.
18. Initiated the preparation of
Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Plans
(CBDRM) and conducted
the training in sixteen Dzongkhags.
19. DDM conducted Community-Based Health and First
Aid Training to train Health
Workers working in the Communities to administer basic
first aid, during disasters.
20. Safe earthquake construction
trainings were conducted in
six eastern dzongkhags for all
local engineers, carpenters &
masons to build rural houses,
with locally available materials, incorporating earthquake
resilient design and construction techniques.
21. Vulnerability atlas for Bhutan was prepared by SAARC
in close collaboration with
DDM.
The most important activity that needs to be carried out
by the department/ministry
is the immediate setting up of
National Emergency Operation Centre. This centre is vital
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Earthquakes in Bhutan:
past, present, future
The intent of this article is to provide a brief introduction to the study of earthquakes, and then summarize our understanding
of earthquakes in Bhutan; past, present and future.
Part I
Studying a planet in
motion
arthquakes
are part of
a natural
process, the
expression
of enormous forces that are
generated and released as
a mosaic of distinct rock
masses or plates float on
our planets surface and
grind against one another.
Our understanding of these
phenomena, known as plate
tectonics, was born in the
early 20th century with the
work of Alfred Wegener and
other scientists. Looking at
maps of the continents, they
observed that these shapes
seemed to fit together like
pieces in a puzzle. There
were other clues such as
similarities in geology and
fossils, signs of a shared history in plant and animal life
among these now distant
lands.
Seismology, the study of
earthquakes, has become
a world-wide endeavour
because lessons learned in
one region can help us to
understand and prepare
for earthquakes everywhere. For example, we can
compare the behaviour of
earthquakes occurring in
several locations around the
Pacific Ocean (Japan, Alaska,
Oregon, Chile, and others)
and in Sumatra. This is possible because they all have a
similar fault structure, called
a subduction zone, wherein
the oceanic plate is colliding
with and dipping beneath
the continental plate. The
Himalayas and the Alps are
another example; both are
collisional mountain belts,
so here too seismologists are
studying behaviour common
to these areas.
Seismometers are precise instruments that were
developed to measure the
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REPORT 2014
As an offshoot of such
a mindset, according to the
Anti Corruption Commission
(ACC) annual report 2014,
which will be discussed in
Parliament, misplaced compassion for corrupt people
deters authorities from taking
appropriate actions against
them.
For instance, a civil servant or an employee has committed a wrong, but he or she
has a large family to support,
is the rationale for lenient or
non-action from authorities.
The ACC report highlighted
that the money embezzled
has been restituted and no
action is necessary is another rationale used quite often
for non-action.
With this attitude, a strong
message and action against
corruption is diluted, with
a lingering sense of, maybe
corruption is not so bad
after all. It encourages other
people to take the chance to
enrich themselves, and creates opportunity for corrupt
acts through inequity in action, vis--vis compassion for
their relatives and associates
and harsh penalties for others, the report stated.
The commission observed
that some public servants,
who have failed to perform
Forging
documents and
faking travel
claims is an
accepted norm
From the ACC report
2014
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Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may apply to the CEO, BAIL, Thimphu on or before May 29, 2015 along with the following
documents:
1. Curriculum vitae
2.
Copy of degree certificates/academic transcripts
3. Copy of citizenship ID card
4.
Work experience certificate
5. Valid security clearance certificate (online screenshot)
6.
Medical fitness certificate
7. No objection certificate (if presently employed)
8.
References from at least 2 non-family related referees
For detailed Terms of Reference of the position above, please contact the Administration Division at 02-351078/351081. Only shortlisted candidates
will be notified for interview.
Management
HAPPY READING......
We join the nation to support the National Reading Year in
celebrating the 60th Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo
Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
Our bookshop offers:
1. Buy one get one free on all novels
2. For children 4 to 18 buy four books and take the 5th one free
3. 20% off on other books.
Located at YDF Youth Development Center, Thimphu.
For more info call 17140701/17366947.
NOTIFICATION
THIMPHU THROMDE
Post Box No. - 215
Thimphu- 11001: Bhutan
TT/Env-04/Announcement/2014-2015/991
CORRIGENDUM
PUNATSANGCHU-I HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
AUTHORITY
PHPA-I/SE(C)/W-20/2015/433
In the NIT for the work Construction of temporary store & building for maintenance
staff in project colony at Bjimthangkha and rehabilitation of damaged portion of
catch water drain above PHPA-I colony at Bjimthangkha floated in Kuensel dated
25/04/2015 for tender no. PHPA-I/SE (C)/W-20/T-57/2015 & PHPA-I/SE (C)/W20/T-58/2015, clause 1(a) of terms and conditions may be read as The bidder should
possess valid license and registration with Construction Development Board, RGoB
as Class Small (S)/Medium (M) Contractor for Building works instead of The
bidder should possess valid license and registration with Construction Development
Board, RGoB as Class Small (S) Contractor for Building works. Further, the sale
of bidding documents for the above mentioned tenders have been extended upto
12.05.15 and the submission & opening of the same shall be on 15.05.15.
Other terms and conditions shall remain same.
Superintending Engineer (C)
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF INDIGENOUS CRAFTS
APIC/02/2015/2011
Position
Slot
Qualification
Employment type
Qualifying criteria
Store In-charge
On contract for a
period of 3 years
Security guard
Class 8 pass
On contract for a
period of 3 years
Interested candidates may submit the applications with the following documents addressing to Chief Executive Officer, Agency for Promotion of
Indigenous Crafts (APIC), Thimphu latest by May 18, 2015.
1.
4.
7.
Detailed CV
2. Copy of citizenship ID Card
Valid Medical Certificate
5. Valid Security Clearance
Any other documents relevant to the advertised posts requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for written examinations and interview. Original documents should be produced at the time of interview
without which candidates will not be considered for the interview. Contact HRO at telephone no. 334157 for further information during office
hours or log on to www.apic.org.bt
CEO
Estimated
amount
Submission date
Opening Date
Sale of
tender
26/05/2015 at 2:30 PM
The detailed bidding documents and Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the TCB website www.tourism.gov.bt. The Bids should be
addressed to the Head, Services Division, Tourism Council of Bhutan. For further information, contact Mr. Narayan Dungana/ Ugyen Phuntsho at
323251 (Ext. 218) during office hours.
Marketing and Promotion Division
Sealed bids are invited from eligible Bhutanese suppliers/dealers having valid trade licence or registration in conformity with the provisions of the
laws of the country for the following work:
Name of work
Bid security
(Nu.)
Duration
Availability of
tender document
The bidding documents can be downloaded for entire package from the website www.moea.gov.bt for free of cost. For any clarification, contact
325315 (O)/17865778 during office hours.
Offtg. Chief
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Sealed item rate bids are hereby invited by the undersigned for and on behalf of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-I)
from experienced Bhutanese Contractors for the following work:
Tender No.
Name of work
Approx.Estimated
Cost (Nu./Rs.)
Bid Security
(Nu./Rs.)
Period of
Completion
PHPA/SE (C)/
W-16(D)/T-60
/2015
38.70 Million
0.774
Million
12
Months
Sealed item rate bids are hereby invited by the undersigned for and on behalf of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-I) from
experienced Bhutanese Contractors for the following work:
Tender No.
Name of work
Approx. Estimated
Cost (Nu./Rs.)
Bid Security
(Nu./Rs.)
Period of
Completion
PHPA-I/SE (C)/
W-64/T-59/2015
391,167.00
8,000/-
2 months
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TOURISM
The rankings measure the
competitiveness of 141 countries and economies, based on
14 pillars or criteria, like business environment, travel and
tourism policies, and readiness of communication networks, infrastructure quality,
and natural resources.
Scoring 6.02 on a 1-7 scale,
seven being safest, the country
is ranked the 26th safest out
of 141 countries assessed for
the competitiveness ranking.
Safety and security is a critical
factor determining the competitiveness of a countrys T&T
industry. Tourists are likely to
be deterred from traveling to
dangerous countries or regions, making it less attractive
to develop the T&T sector in
those places, according to the
report.
Despite many feeling that
the tourism tariff of USD 200
and USD 250 a day as expensive, the other indicator that
the country fared better was
in the price competitiveness
indicator, where it was ranked
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JUDICIARY
Chief Justice Tshering Wangchuk on May 6 awarded cash
prices and certificates to the winners and participants.
Sonam Penjor, a clerk from
the Supreme Court took Nu
20,000 and certificate for winning
the competition. Yonten Thinley,
a clerk of Jomo Tsangkha Drungkhag Court in Samdrupjongkhar
took away the second prize of
Nu 10,000. Namgay Dorji, a clerk
from dzongkhag court of Samdrupjongkhar bagged the third
prize of Nu 5,000. They also got
the certificates.
A certificate and dzongkha
dictionary each was given to
seven participants as a consolation prize.
Chief Justice said that employees of judiciary should excel
in the use of Dzongkha to be able
to conduct accurate and precise
court proceedings.
He said that a slight spelling
mistake could give a different
meaning and emphasised everyone to upgrade their written and
spoken Dzongkha.
Judiciary plans to make
essay competition an annual
Efforts, such as
this, are more
effective than
enforcing rules
to promote
the national
language
Sherub Jamtsho
A Dzongkha teacher
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND
HUMAN RESOURCES
Department of Employment
This is to inform the general public that Depaul Man
Power Serviceslocated in the building next to City
Bus Station is not a registered Bhutanese Overseas
Employment Agent with the Ministry of Labour
and Human Resources (MoLHR). Anybody who is
registered with the Depaul Man Power Services are
asked to consult the MoLHR.
Further, anyone who wishes to go for employment
overseas may kindly contact MoLHR at 333867/
Extn:2304 /2083 or registered Bhutanese Overseas
Employment Agents with the Ministry at
www.molhr.gov.bt.
Director
Department of Employment
Fuel Prices
(In Nu)
Dzongkhag
Diesel
Petrol
Kerosene
LPG
Thimphu (DPCL)
52.29
63.37
14.94
491
61.42
13.86
439
*Prices as of yesterday
FLIGHTS
DrukAir
Date
Route
Flight No.
Departure
Arrival
May 10
May 10
May 10
May 10
May 10
May 10
KB 131
KB 140
KB 204
KB 205
KB 206
KB 501
06:50 am
11:45 am
11:25 am
06:35 am
11:40 am
06:30 am
09:55 am
05:15 pm
01:15 pm
09:25 am
02:20 pm
10:45 am
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
May 11
KB 141
KB 156
KB 204
KB 205
KB 400
KB 401
KB 207
KB 300
KB 301
06:50 am
11:15 am
11:25 am
06:35 am
07:00 am
09:05 am
05:00 am
07:00 am
08:50 am
10:20 am
04:50 pm
01:15 pm
10:25 am
08:05 am
10:40 am
08:40 am
08:20 am
10:10 am
KB 1001
KB 1002
08:00 am
08:55 pm
08:35 am
09:30 am
Domestic
May 10
May 10
Paro to Bumthang
Bumthang to Paro
Note : All timings in local. Timings are subject to change. Call Drukair toll free No. 1300 for latest flight information.
B3701
B3700
06:30 am
10:15 am
10:05 am
03:55 pm
May 11
May 11
B3701
B3700
06:30 am
10:15 am
10:05 am
03:55 pm
Note : All timings in local. Timings are subject to change. Call Bhutan Airlines toll free No. 1234 for latest flight information.
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PROJECTIONS
The World Bank, in its
multi poverty outlook, published recently, projects a
growth of 5.7 percent in 2014,
after experiencing an all time
low growth of 2.05 percent in
2013. In the subsequent years
it is projected that the economy would grow by 6.9 percent,
6.8 percent and 7.6 percent.
Additional drivers of
growth in 2014, according to
the report, were the hydropower construction, which is
back on track after geological delays, the five-year plan
implementation in full swing,
a record level of tourists, promotions and public consumption boosted by an increase in
wages.
In 2015 economic activity is again expected to gain
momentum, driven by new
hydropower construction and
innovative tourism measures
like Visit Bhutan year.
If these projections turn
out as estimated, the government will not achieve its target,
despite all the hydropower activities on full swing and other
initiatives on the economic
front.
However, during the meetthe-press session on May 7,
the economic affairs minister,
Norbu Wangchuk, said the
economy was already showing
signs of a robust economy. But
to achieve growth in double
digits, he said it was important
to understand the reality.
Weve inherited a seriously troubled economy when
we took over-growth of 2.05
percent, serious rupee crisis,
Weve inherited a
seriously troubled
economy when
we took overgrowth of 2.05
percent, serious
rupee crisis,
disproportionately
skewed trade
balance
Norbu Wangchuk
Economic affairs minister
disproportionately skewed
trade balance.
As the country entered the
third phase of the Plan, he said
the government had met most
of the INR debt obligations and
that the restrictions had been
lifted which awakened some
sectors like construction.
The Economic Stimulus
Plan is beginning to take shape
and over a thousand small and
medium enterprises (SMEs)
might bear fruits, he said.
He said that all hydropower activities were now in
full swing.
But to boost growth,
local economists say that a
sizeable investment and energetic economic activities
must occur and that SMEs
ZAKAR
TOMORROWS
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lhasung
luisang
luichoe
luitor
luibumter
Bad day
laza
sogza
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Bad day
laza
sogza
shedza
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SPORTS
Tshewang Norbu always wanted to become a basketball instructor. Today the 26-year-old
from Jamkhar, Trashiyangtse,
is living his dream of coaching
youth on the basic techniques
of the game.
We are ever
ready to teach
all those who
need our help.
Moreover, its
free.
BASKETBALL
Rinzin Namgay
BYB coach
Tshewang Norbu is
a member of the Bhutan
Youth Basketball (BYB), a
programme initiated by the
Bhutan Basketball Federation
(BBF) in collaboration with the
A BYB coach (left) instructs a group of students at the BOC outdoor basketball court
He added that the main
reason for initiating the programme was to get youth
certified in refereeing and
coaching, and also to encourage other youth to be
engaged in such activities
during their holidays.
Another reason was to
conduct summer and winter
BYB camp when the School
Sports Instructors (SSI) were
on vacation, he said. BBF
organises monthly tournaments to sustain the BYB
coaches and to keep them
engaged.
Tshewang Norbu said
that coaching the youth is a
rewarding experience. Most
of the time its us who learn
more than what we teach
them, he said. When we
hear our trainees doing well
in their school basketball
tournaments we feel very
satisfied. Tshewang Norbu
is also a Federation International Basketball Association
certified referee.
Like Tshewang Norbu,
others from Pemagatshel,
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Road safety is a collective responsibility that comes from mutual respect of all road users
Jigme Wangchuk
More than a million people die
every year on the roads. This is a figure
of world roads put together. And no
less than 50 million sustain non-fatal
injuries as a result of road crashes.
Globally, about 186,300 children die
every year from road accidents.
According to World Health
Organisation (WHO), every four
minutes a child is prematurely lost
on the roads of this world. These
traumatic events cause immeasurable
suffering and grief and, at times,
economic hardship for families and
friends. In addition, they cost societies
precious resources, diverting these from
other pressing health and development
challenges.
Studies have found that road traffic
death rates are twice as high in lowincome countries as in high-income
countries. Children in low- and
middle-income countries have a road
traffic death rate that is nearly three
times as high as those in high-income
countries.
The theme of this years road
safety week, from May 4 to 10, is
SaveKidsLives. According to records
with Road Safety and Transport
It is a collective responsibility
that will bring about a desired
change in the country. If you
have respect for other road
users, safety can be achieved
easily
Karma Pemba
An RSTA official
Authority (RSTA), there were 791 road
mishap cases in 2014.
How safe are Bhutanese roads?
What system do we have in place to
reduce the number of death due to road
accidents? What plan do we have to
make roads safe, especially for children?
According to research, road traffic
injury is the leading killer among
children aged 15-17 years. Especially in
South and East Asia, road traffic death
rates are twice as high in low-income
countries as in high-income countries.
There is a need to identify gaps
in road safety at national level and to
set priority for future intervention.
On April 10, 2014, the UN General
Assembly adopted a resolution on
Improving global road safety to
encourage inclusion of road safety in
the post-2015 development agenda.
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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Tengyur
e n g y u r
literally
means the
translation
of treatises.
It is the secondary Buddhist
canon in the Himalayas. It
is made up of many books
written by Indian masters as a
commentary on the Buddhas
words.
Tengyur is composed
of some 225 volumes and
it includes subjects from
Buddhist psychology, art of
mind training, explanation
of Buddhahood, politics,
medicine, astrology, arts and
crafts, epistemology, logic and
so forth.
The Tengyur contains many
classics of the Indian tradition
especially the books written by
the great masters of Nalanda
University. These books are
all translated into Tibetan
Dr Karma Phuntsho,
Director of Shejun,
Loden Foundation
and author of The History
of Bhutan
Supplements or no?
Dear Tshering,
I see many people at the gym consume supplements of various kinds. Is it an absolute necessary? Many of them claim to have built a good physique. However, is it safe?
Jamyang
21 years old.
Hi Jamyang,
There is everything we need
in the nature.
But, food should always be
the backbone of any nutrition
approach.
Supplement is not really
necessary unless you are
competing in some sport at an
elite level.
The real question is whether
we are able to consume all of
the food we need in the correct
quantity consistently to meet the
demands of your personal health
and fitness goals.
In my experience and
knowledge, there are only a very
few who can. The rest are unable
to do so because of profession,
health condition, lifestyle, time
constraint, taste and preferences.
That's where supplements
of various kinds come into play.
So, depending on your personal
3. Glucosamine, chondroitin
and MSM:
This is the perfect
supplement to relieve joint pain
and inflammation. They also
help support and strengthen
connective tissue and joints.
I highly recommend this to
anyone experiencing joint pain.
It should also be a part of every
competitive athlete's nutrition.
Tshering Dorji
(Three times Mr Bhutan
and Health & Fitness
Expert)
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Younten Tshedup
It's 8am, Tuesday. Dawa Zam,
14, leaves her backpack in the class
room, puts on her orange waistcoat
and heads out for her regular routine
of controlling the traffic near the
school gate in Changzamtog.
Along with her are some 10 other
scout volunteers of Changzamtog
Lower Secondary School. They are
the student traffic controllers. Dawa
Zam, a class eight student has been
doing the traffic monitoring for two
years now.
I enjoy the responsibility. I like
helping the students cross the road
safely, said Dawa Zam.
Donning the orange coat and a
cap, Dawa Zam has a Stop sign in
her hand. Dawa and her friends have
to do traffic monitoring twice a day
once every morning and evening.
Dawa and her friends start at
8am. By 8:30am they are done. In the
evening they start at 3:50pm. They
are the first to report to the school and
the last to leave.
However, except for a few
individuals, most of the scout
members, including Dawa Zam,
did not get proper training on traffic
May 9, 2015
controlling.
Every day is a challenge. But we
learn a lot from it, Dawa Zam said.
Tandin Tshewang, 15, is a student
volunteer who helps control the
traffic near the school. He said that he
enjoys the job. He said that except for
a few individuals, most of the drivers
cooperate with them.
Tandin Tshewang said that
new volunteers have difficult time
learning how to hold the signals to
stop a vehicle.
The scoutmaster, Tshering
Peldon, coordinates the daily traffic
controlling along with the volunteers.
She said that the programme has
been very effective in reducing the
risk of accidents.
Last year, we had an accident
where one of our student was injured.
A student traffic controller controlling traffic near Changzamtog Lower Secondary School
The programme has become more
effective after the incident, Tshering
Peldon said.
An official from the traffic
division accompanies the student
volunteers most of the time.
Tshering Peldon said that the
programme has not only benefited
the students but also helped the
participants learn important things
COVER STORY
From Pg. 1
All member states in the
South and East Asia region
have lead agencies to address
road traffic injuries. It has been
found that road traffic injury is
a major public health problem
in the South and East regions of
Asia. Countries in the regions
have speed limit regulation or
legislation. However, only three
countries (Indonesia, Maldives
and Sri Lanka) have speed limits
around schools to protect school
going children.
Bhutan has speed limit rules
too, but only on the highways.
At peak hours, especially in
the morning when thousands
of children go to school, traffic
police are assisted by student
volunteers to control the flow
of vehicles on the roads. But
Bhutan has implemented
measures to make road travel
safe. For example, the country
has a rule that requires riders