Stories about Bhutan from August, 2009
Bhutan: Starting Over in America
At Dal Bhat Tarkari photographer and documentary film maker Anya Vaverko writes about her recent documentary about the Bhutanese refugees of cultural repression and their new life in USA as a part of their resettlement efforts. The Documentary is titled “Big Buildings: Starting Over in America” and you can watch...
Bhutan: Boost For The Media
Tshering Tobgay, the leader of the opposition in Bhutanese parliament and a blogger, informs about two good news for the Bhutanese journalists: 1) The King has ordered to “strengthen media agencies so that they may carry out their duties, without fear or favour, in the interest of democracy” and 2)...
Bhutan: The Influence Of Mobile Phones
Bhutan entered into the era of mobile phones only in 2003. HBO at Kuzu Bhutan Weblog informs that in past six years mobile phones have become an integral part of the Bhutanese society.
Bhutan: Cows As Garbage Collectors
Penstar posts pictures of the new volunteers, who are helping to dispose off the garbage from some overflowing dustbins of the Bhutanese capital.
Bhutan: Burglary on the Rise In Thimphu
Passu Diary is concerned about the increase of burglary incidents in Bhutanese capital Thimphu and the inaction of police.
Bhutan: Ban on Meat Sales, Again
The Bhutanese Parliament voted to uphold the ban on sale of meat during auspicious months after a few months of lifting the previous ban. Tongyal opines that: “the public cannot gain much from this decision. Those who want to eat will find a way to get hold of it, no...
