tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:15:21 +0000For human rights, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of press and publicity, freedom of organisation and assembly, freedom of travel and migration, freedom of political thought, freedom of criticism, freedom of religion, freedom from suppression and oppression, right to franchise, right to livelihoodhttp://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (democrat)Blogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-3292466376787619968Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +00002009-11-16T11:15:19.522+06:00independence dayPoliticsnational daySome historians wrote, while most countries in South Asia experienced foreign rule, the small Himalayan kingdom in this subcontinent, Bhutan, was spared. Some Nepali folk songs also mention that Nepal remained independent throughout the ages. The statements hold some truths. These are the only countries in this region not celebrating their Independence Day.India celebrates Independence Day but http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/11/bhutans-independence-day_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-8029787291286792344Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:27:00 +00002009-11-04T10:28:43.216+06:00press freedombhutan timesbhutan newspapersThe first private news paper Bhutan Times was forced to go for outsourcing to ensure its regular publication after a group of seven journalists, including its editor, resigned abruptly on October 22 afternoon saying management had undue interference on editorial issues. The problem began shortly after enthronement of Wangcha Sangey as the new executive chief of the company already reeling under http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/11/myths-and-reality-behind-bt-affairs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-7078792083731078007Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:50:00 +00002009-10-27T12:53:56.975+06:00religionfreedomBureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor United Straates of AmericaThe Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion. Buddhism is the state's “spiritual heritage,” although in the southern areas many citizens openly practice Hinduism.During the reporting period, the country completed its transition from a http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/10/religious-freedom-in-bhutan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-8666301268455774665Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:21:00 +00002009-10-10T15:25:41.924+06:00cultureresettlementBhutanese Diasporahere are some more pics. there was deusi play much ahead of tihar and another troupe of dancers at the functionhttp://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/10/from-australia-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-7948099479915102152Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:58:00 +00002009-10-10T14:58:51.405+06:00the bhutanese resettled in melbourne, albury and woodanga celebrated their anniversary of being australian bhutan coinciding with dashain festival. here are some of the selected photos that my dereast brother (Mamako Choro) dinesh acharya sent me. please ennjoy them.   the larger face of the entire team at the show ________________________________________________________________ brother getshttp://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/10/bhutanese-australians-show-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-1046134113983079699Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:15:00 +00002009-10-07T12:06:35.738+06:00natural disasterenvironmentearth quakeThe devastating earthquake of 6.3 Richter scale on September 21 and several aftershocks have not only caused a huge physical destruction but also terrorized general public and exposed the national caliber to tackle natural disaster.Even after two weeks of the disaster, the government is yet to make a full account of the loss and damages. And what government is preparing for adjusting with http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/10/quack-wake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-1391057650351994064Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:09:00 +00002009-10-03T10:10:50.451+06:00dzongkhalanguageDzongkha, which came into existence in 1960s, is at the crossroad either to collapse or get strengthened. Repeated conferences, discussions and huge investments failed to attract youngsters into this national language.In over half a century, the national language of Bhutan has developed defiance than attraction among young people who lure to learn English – thanks to their efforts that these http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/10/rough-road-ahead-for-dzongkha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-2046056425607296582Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:24:00 +00002009-10-03T10:07:41.994+06:00labor actsuppressionconstitutionhuman rightslaborbhutan lawsDisintegration of unionism and collective bargaining is one of those features that make democracy charming and adorable. Unionism not only delivers bargaining calibers to workers but helps germinate affection, friendship and joint work. Collective effort is the final decider to make things happen. The limitation of unionism bestowed by king-made constitution has been further kept right rein http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/10/notion-and-motion-of-unionism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-4780570527599383886Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:46:00 +00002009-10-03T10:08:09.896+06:00From other mediaThe plight of the over 120 thousand Bhutanese exiles in Nepal has led to the emergence of Maoist groups in refugee camps. Indian sources raise the possibility of an armed insurrection in the coming months. Meanwhile, the Bhutanese government promises by year's end better conditions for the Nepalese minority. Thimphu (AsiaNews / Agencies) - In the little kingdom on the slopes of the Himalayas, http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/risk-of-revolt-in-refugee-camps-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-8124591031148519225Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:49:00 +00002009-08-28T11:39:37.442+06:00gold mineseconomyThe lap of Himalayas may be curse for agricultural society but a boon if possibilities are searched for mineral extraction. For centuries this part of the world remained untouched from any exploitation. Fortunately and hopefully, the Himalayas could be the last resort of human search for precious metals.Being part of the Himalayas, Bhutan has championed in exploitation of water resources that http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/bhutan-shifts-from-white-gold-to-yellow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-29817169333664173Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:24:00 +00002009-08-24T17:24:15.977+06:00 Minister Gyamtsho with Dr. Limlamthong, Director General of DLD   A delegation of Department of Livestock Development, Bangkok including Dr. Yukol Limlamthong, Director General; Dr. Nirundorn Aungtragoolsuk, Director; Dr. Photchana Sakrasaer, Veterinary Officer; Dr. Cherdchai Thiratinrat, Director along with four other Senior Veterinary Officers, Dr. Wongkwan Jitnupong, Dr. Pornpen Pathanasophonhttp://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/thai-livestock-delegation-in-thimphu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-6268158572134295064Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:19:00 +00002009-08-28T11:44:44.169+06:00ugyen wangchuk academysportscricketpunakhaThe students of Ugyen Academy in Punakha take time off from books to get enriched with cricket skills. Bhutan's National Coaching Co-ordinator Damber Singh Gurung is providing them lessons on cricket.http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/cricket-fever-in-punakha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-2425531657523264398Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:44:00 +00002009-08-24T13:44:46.213+06:00Mass gathering in moral sense seems to be a challenge for Bhutanese rulers – be it for any cause. Political gathering is most dangerous. Things have not changed much though mere announcements and procedures show the country has changed from absolute monarchy to a parliamentary democracy. Yet mind set has not changed an inch. Opposition voices are merely digested. Do you remember how Prime http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/story-of-civil-disobedience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-3715457408149024632Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:12:00 +00002009-08-23T18:14:50.258+06:00bhutan securityroyal bhutan policenational assemblybhutan lawsThe parliamentary discussion on the police bill and decisions thereof left me in a state of confusion. I would like to put forward my quandary in the following areas for public opinion.Administrative controlThe parliamentary decision was to maintain it with the Ministry of Home Affairs but my own understanding of the Article 28 of the Constitution is that RBP would function under MOHA http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/rbp-defence-force-civil-department-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-8905482275702542697Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:33:00 +00002009-08-04T11:35:07.914+06:00DPTparliamentjigme khesarPoliticsnational assemblynational councilpartiesAs in the past, the parliamentary debates in the third session of the first elected parliament ended without any substance in hand in terms of making contribution to strengthening democracy.The king addressing the closing ceremony (July 30) said the Houses made good progress towards democracy and fulfilled their prescribed responsibilities well.The parliament this time passed few bills, the most http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/08/parliaments-diminishing-marginal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-2288181322193417826Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:58:00 +00002009-07-31T14:00:27.024+06:00parliamentjigme khesarroyal addressdemocracyJuly 30, 2009 - On the occasion of the concluding ceremony of the 3rd session of Parliament, I congratulate the elected government of the Druk Phuensum Tshokpa on the completion of one year and four months in office. In these early days of a new political system while bearing great responsibilities you have, despite the limited resources, successfully carried out the difficult duties of http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/royal-address-at-concluding-ceremony-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-754449760796779418Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:03:00 +00002009-07-28T19:05:36.456+06:00cultureresettlementhuman rightsBhutanese DiasporaLhotsampa grievancesWhen resettlement started in February 2008, most exiled Bhutanese had expected their life to be luxurious with clear destiny in the new homes they are flying to in the western countries. Though offer for resettlement initially brought some irksome response from the refugee community, in later days, it was whole heartedly welcomed. In a recent survey conducted by a team of repatriation advocates http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/dreams-are-not-always-true.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-149438955962239178Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:38:00 +00002009-07-27T14:40:08.452+06:00right to expressionDPTconstitutionPoliticsgovernmentdemocracyThis is how the democracy in this newest democracy is functioning – if you read the recent statement by Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley at the National Council gathering in Thimphu.According to him, no laws have mentioned that ministers have to attend question-answer hour at the upper house. This is ridiculous, I think. In a democracy, parliament has the highest authority and has the right to http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/misconception-of-democracy-in-bhutan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-6985436415973368918Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:01:00 +00002009-07-23T17:02:54.091+06:00royal bhutan armymilitaryHis Majesty on July 22 promoted to the rank of Brigadier (left to right) Chencho Dorji (RBG), Kesang Dorjee, Sangay Penjor and Singi Dorji (RBA).Brigadier Chencho Dorji was commissioned as an officer in 1975 and selected into the Royal Body Guards in 1985. He was promoted the rank of Colonel in November 2005 and is a recipient of the highest military award, Druk Yulgyel, and also the Drakpoi http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/army-officers-promoted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-2588895829974179195Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:59:00 +00002009-07-23T16:59:39.916+06:00healthswine fluThe worldwide panic Swine Flu, which has spread over 135 countries, has finally entered this tiny kingdom, as per the health officials in Thimphu. According to reports, the A H1N1 virus has been detected in four Bhutanese, who were tested positive – two of them detected within the country. The two cases detected on Monday are a three-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman, both residents of http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/bhutan-got-swine-flu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-6821634017120017132Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:26:00 +00002009-07-23T12:35:38.264+06:00personal lifeNature that individuals have differs and this nature determines what the person does. Character is contributing factor but not the final decider. In fact nature character moulds one’s character. Many of my friends said, I have an ego. I have never felt to be so. Here are few examples. It was when I was in grade V. Class top in examinations was my performance but not intention. I never wished thathttp://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/egos-and-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-6270826942654277466Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:42:00 +00002009-07-18T13:48:20.105+06:00personal lifeIt has almost been nine years that I started serving community on selfless foot, which started with the initiation of The Shangrila Sandesh monthly newspaper. Even before that as a child rights activists and HIV AIDS awareness campaign volunteers, my service to the community continued for four years. Subtracting one year of overlapping my service at TSS and HIV AIDS volunteerism, I have received http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/service-and-its-return.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-8161656896406037999Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:34:00 +00002009-07-17T16:35:35.412+06:00life in NepaltravelBandh - it’s culture now in Nepal. For one section it is best alternatives for earning, for others amusement and for a larger mass it is panic and torture. Administration and political groups care little on it, which has worsened people’s faith on them. Biratnagar was not closed on Wednesday when I landed there. But as passenger buses were less than usual, these overloaded bus conductors were http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/07/bandh-culture-as-seen-in-itahari.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-8892782696542226353Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:42:00 +00002009-04-14T12:45:44.162+06:00educationwomen rightshuman rightslibertysouthern BhutanSenior citizens and children alike suffer and sacrifice at the altar of education14 April, 2009 - A six-hour climb from Bhurchu, about 94 km away from Dagana proper, up on a hill, is Phuensumgang community primary school. Except for the Lajab gewog office, RNR centre and BHU, there is no settlement around. The nearest village is a two-hour walk away from the school.But about 20 tiny, one-storey http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/04/phuensumgang-cps-school-of-hard-knocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101365450526613023.post-4442532905960999566Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:21:00 +00002009-04-02T13:22:28.217+06:00beliefhindusreligiontraditionsnepalThe traditions live through generation, no matter who believes it or not. Beliefs sometimes are helpful for public welfare though many call it old thoughts having no substance to believe. This is science driven society, and since religious texts and traditions are not transcended without being explained, they are dominated. Few believe, you can please god for one’s interest. It happens, it http://freedombhutan.blogspot.com/2009/04/frog-marriage-believe-it-or-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (democrat)2