Stories from Quick Reads and Bhutan
Bhutan: Wangdue Dzong Fire Images
Passu Diary witnessed the recent devastating fire at the Wangdue Dzong which stood for nearly 400 years and posts some pictures.
Nepal: The Confusion With MRP
Passu writes about the inconsistent retail prices printed on the products in Bhutanese market which lead to overcharging consumers.
Bhutan: Learning About A Stone Bath
Sabrina from USA continues her adventure in Bhutan and learns about a stone bath.
Bhutan: The King's Birthday Celebration
Sabrina from USA is visiting Bhutan and she is in love with the country. She blogs about her adventures and here is one post in which she describes how the birthday of the King of Bhutan is celebrated.
Bhutan: The Criterion For Judging the best schools
Passu Diary dicusses what should be the criterion for judging the best schools in Bhutan.
Bhutan: The Indian Currency Crunch
The Indian rupee is accepted as a legal currency in Bhutan along with the ngultrum. Penstar reports that a crisis is brewing in the country as all the banks were ordered to close the accounts held by non-resident Indians to tackle the Indian currency crunch.
Bhutan: Malnutrition In Boarding Schools
Tshering Tobgay points to the recent deaths of two students of a boarding school in Bhutan due to chronic vitamin deficiency. Depriving children of essential micro-nutrients is an atrocious crime, the blogger says.
Bhutan: The Potentials Of Amateur Radios
Tshering Tobgay writes about the Dx-pedition of a ham radio operator from England to Bhutan and the challenges and potentials of the amateur radio and its enthusiasts in his country.
Bhutan: Promoting National Language
Penstar protests against the tendency of some Bhutanese newspapers to undermine Dzongkha language and suggests that the national language needs to be promoted everywhere.
Bhutan: State Funding For Political Parties
Tshering Tobgay engages in a debate whether state funding for political parties is legal in Bhutan.
Bhutan: Tobacco Act Amended!
Sonam Ongmo analyzes the latest amendment in the draconian Tobacco Act of Bhutan.
Bhutan: Enjoying Snowfall
Sogyel Tobgyel posts pictures of first snowfall of this season in Bhutan.
Bhutan: Drug Shortage
Tshering Tobgay analyzes the recent shortage of medicine in Bhutan and the lack of efficient drug procurement system.
Bhutan: A Father's Letter to His Son
Jurmi Chhowing writes a lovely, heart-warming letter to his son, on the occasion of his son's birthday
Bhutan: In Search of the Ngultrum Identity
PaSsu wonders about the the Identity of the Ngultrum, the currency of Bhutan
Bhutan: First All-girls High School
Penstar introduces us to Bhutan's first all-girls high school.
Bhutan: Thanking The Armed Forces
Tshering Tobgay, the opposition leader of Bhutan posts translation of a motion of thanks in the parliament praising the Royal Bhutan Army.
Bhutan: What Caused The Rupee Crisis?
Tshering Tobgay writes about the recent rupee crisis in Bhutan and how the government could prevent it.
Bhutan: The King Visits Japan
Dorji Wangchuk posts a photo essay on the recent state visit of the Bhutanese royal couple to Japan.
Bhutan: An Open Letter To The Minister Of Singapore
Passu writes an open letter to the National Development Minister of Singapore, Mr. Khaw Boon Wan, in response to his controversial statements about Bhutan.
Bhutan: Justifying Police Brutality
Sonam Ongmo writes about the police brutality against an innocent Bhutanese youth and the subsequent politics on this issue.
