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Transport
Paro taxi drivers
against BBIN
They have submitted a petition
against the recently passed agree-
ment to the NC
Kinga Dema
Expressing dissatisfaction over the Bang-
ladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN)
transport agreement that the National
Assembly recently passed, taxi drivers in
Paro have filed a petition to the National
Council (NC) chairperson.
The Assembly passed the agreement
amid stiff resistance from the opposition.
Of the total 41 members present, 28 voted
in favour of the agreement, while 10 voted
against and three abstained.
However, for the agreement to be en-
dorsed, the National Council will have to
ratify it too. The Council will discuss the
agreement in the winter session this year.
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Assembly
Minister fields
questions on
thromde issues
... such as water shortage and
accessibility for the disabled
Tempa Wangdi
There is no specific policy on making
public infrastructure, private buildings
and public spaces disabled-friendly said
the works and human settlement min-
ister Dorji Choden during the National
Assemblys question hour yesterday.
Lyonpo was responding to Drukjeyg-
ang-Tseza representative Karma Dorji
who asked how the ministry is working
on making such infrastructures disabled-
friendly. He pointed out that in order to
reduce poverty, providing right and equal
access to public spaces, infrastructures
and creating a conducive environment
for the disabled are important.
The minister said that though disa-
bled-friendly designs were specified in
the Bhutan Building Rules 2002, it has not
been followed by both government and
private builders because of additional
expenses it would involve.
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THAT THE PEOPLE SHALL BE INFORMED
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck launches Lomba, a novel by 19-year old
Pema Euden at the Tarayana Centre in Thimphu yesterday. Lomba is Pema Eudens second book.
Education
Hostel facilities allowed in
all Govt. and private schools
with effect from the 2017 academic session in rural as
well as urban areas
Kinga Dema
All government and private schools
will be allowed to start boarding fa-
cilities in rural as well as urban areas
with effect from the next academic
session.
The education ministry issued
an executive order in this regard on
June 27, revoking the boarding policy
of 1995. The circular states that all
public and private schools as well as
private hostels will be allowed to start
boarding facilities in rural as well as
urban areas with effect from the 2017
academic year.
Education minister Norbu Wang-
chuk said that the boarding policy
of 1995 was instituted with certain
objectives in mind with one of them
being to halt rural-urban migration.
However, Lyonpo said as the pol-
icy has not been able to achieve its
objective, it had to be reviewed. It
has been more than 20 years since the
policy was framed and the situation
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has changed, he said. Today there
are many young boys and girls living
in rented apartments and others liv-
ing as dependents with their relatives
not getting adequate pastoral care.
Given such concerns, Lyonpo said
many private schools have also ex-
pressed their desire to start boarding
facilities, which was why the policy Weather
was reviewed. After a school is over,
Thimphu
students are left on their own, he
said. While most do live with their Max Min
parents there are also a large number 28 17
who live on their own, unsupervised.
Lyonpo added that boarding fa- Kanglung
cilities will provide pastoral care after Max Min
school to such students. Boarding
facilities would support such chil- 30 18
dren to be immersed in better care
and learning environment, he said.
Im sure many parents would want
to avail hostel facilities.
The ministry is also optimistic
that boarding facilities will work in
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Hostel facilities allowed...

From Pg. 1
The ministry urged all
interested schools wishing
to offer boarding facilities
as well as private hostel op-
erators to take note of the
criterion to ensure physical,
emotional and psycho-social
safety, proper care and full
engagement of the students
in the hostels.
Criteria for boarding
facilities include different
quarters for boys and girls
following the requirement
of physical infrastructure as
reflected in the guidelines for
the establishment of private
schools in Bhutan. Schools/
private hostels would also re-
quire qualified wardens and
matrons who will reside in
the hostels to ensure proper
care and guidance to the
boarders. School principals
or hostel managers shall also
reside in the same campus to
provide over all guidance and
directions to the wardens and
matrons and also to ensure
safety of the boarders.
The criteria also man-
dates schools/private hos-
tels to have an infirmary as
reflected in the guidelines for
the establishment of private
schools in Bhutan with basic
health supplies. A warden or
matron shall be the first point
of reference for any health is-
sues amongst boarders. The
more serious cases shall be
referred to the hospital or
the nearest basic health unit.
Teachers, wardens and ma-
trons shall educate students
on the importance of proper
health and hygiene practic-
es, it states.
To ensure food safety,
all schools/private hostels
are required to abide by the
Bhutan Agriculture and Food
Regulatory Authority regu-
lations and guidelines for
boarding meals. The schools
shall offer a balanced diet
as prescribed in the Bhutan
dietary guidelines for school
children 2015. School cooks
shall undergo the necessary
training so that students are
provided with healthy meals,
it states.
All schools/private hos-
tels will also have scheduled
timing for morning, evening
and night studies besides
co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities such as
reflection, journaling, and
sharing circles that shall give
boarders a safe space for ex-
pressing emotional concerns,
feelings or issues.

Minister fields questions on thromde issues

From Pg. 1
For instance, there are
specifications in the rules on
how to build disabled-friend-
ly steps in buildings. In the
rules, it also specifies the need
to build railings to make the
building safe for the disabled,
Lyonpo said.
The rules also include the
need to build disabled-friend-
ly toilets.
The ministry however is
reviewing the Bhutan Building
Rules 2002. The ministry is
planning to initially start with
pilot projects instead of di-
rectly starting as policy. We are
also working on what needs
to be done for the disabled,
Lyonpo said.
Nganglam representative
Choida Jamtsho asked about
reports of drinking water
shortage in the thromdes of
Mongar, Pemagatshel, Tsirang,
Samdrup Jongkhar, Zhem-
gang and Paro. He asked what
is being done to address the
water shortage.
Lyonpo said the ministry is
working on ensuring safe and
equitable drinking water as
per directives from the Cabi-
net. The minister also said that
access to drinking water is bet-
ter in other dzonkhags when
compared to Thimphu.
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In Thimphu, because of
steady rise in the population
the problem of insufficiency
continues despite the on-
going works to improve water
supply, Lyonpo said.
But the minister added that
no reports of major shortages
have been reported though the
problem does exist along with
quality and safety issues. The
minister also pointed out that
the shortage is also because of
poor management.
Even when there is
enough water at the source
there are shortages because
of leakages which wastes
about 32 percent of the water,
Lyonpo said.
This wastage was attrib-
uted to carelessness of both
service providers and users
who do not replace broken
water taps.
Drying up of sources or re-
duced volume at the source in
the lean season is another fac-
tor contributing to the water
shortage. There are records
of the water volume at source
falling by 50 percent in lean
seasons, Lyonpo said.
The minister added that
the existing perennial short-
age in Thimphu should be
addressed with a water sup-
ply project of 15 million litres
from Dodenma on the way. 9,000 doubles. This project by the suspension of the
With this additional water sup- will be completed by next year. works. Should the ministry or
ply, there should be enough New projects are also Anti-Corruption Commission
water to support a population lined up for Tsirang, Mongar, be held accountable, he said.
of 200,000. Phuentsholing and Paro. To this, the minister said
As of now Thimphus pro- Responding to Dramedtse that the ministry also tried to
jected population is 124,000. representative Ugyen Wang- hold people accountable for
Currently, the city faces water dis concern on the overrun the overrun costs as per the
shortage of 2.9 million litres costs caused by the delay and commissions recommenda-
every day, which should be suspension of works of the tions. But because it was an
resolved by the Dodenma Dalbari-Lhamoizingkha road, international tender, lack of
project but only with improved the minister said that the es- clear rules has limited the
management. timate from the ministry has ministry from taking actions
It is important for both indicated no significant rise in against anyone, Lyonpo said.
users and service providers to cost and work will resume. Of Since the problem was
improve water use manage- the contracts, one has been from lack of proper system
ment, Lyonpo said. tendered out with plans to and procedure pertaining to
Similarly, Samdrup- resume the works from Octo- international contracts, the
jongkhar will also get a new ber, Lyonpo said. commission could not hold
scheme of 250 million litres, Ugyen Wangdi also asked anyone accountable nor
which should be enough even who should be held accounta- could the ministry, Lyonpo
if its existing population of ble for overrun costs incurred said.
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Assembly

Health minister quizzed

on health services
MB Subba
Health minister Tandin Wang-
chuk has called upon the peo-
ple to report to the government
any negligence and lapses on
part of health professionals.
He was responding to a
question yesterday in the Na-
tional Assembly from Nanong-
Shumar MP Dechen Zangmo,
who said patients are not get-
ting adequate post-operation
care. We heard from people
that patients dont get proper
post-operation care, she said.
Acknowledging the short-
age of manpower faced by
hospitals, the MP questioned
the minister on how the gov-
ernment is going to improve
health services.
Report to us if patients
are facing such problems. We
should provide good services,
the health minister said.
He said if health profes-
sionals have failed to add a
human touch to their serv-
ices, they are doing their best
to cope with the increasing
number of patients. Although
we may not have in our hospi-
tals the kind of love and care
patients receive in private
hospitals outside the country,
we have a very small number
of post-operation infection
cases, he said.
He added that operations
are performed as per the
World Health Organisation
(WHO) guidelines and stand-
ards to ensure the patients
safety.
He said the number of
post-operation infection
cases as per the WHO stand-
ard should be kept below 15
for every 100 patients. Ours
is below 1 percent, he said.
He said hospitals follow
the standard operating proce-
dure (SOP) and protocols for
performing operations.
From January last year
to May this year, Jigme Dorji
Wangchuck National Refer-
ral Hospital (JDWNRH) per-
formed 10,384 operations.
Out of these total operations,
only 58 patients saw post-
operation complications like
infection.
Similarly, only six of the
total 3,582 patients operated
in Mongar Regional Hospital
suffered infections. A total of
1,398 operations were per-
formed in Gelephu Regional
Hospital, out of which only
eight patients suffered post-
operation infection.
We are facing a shortage
of doctors, and the shortage
of specialised doctors is even
more severe, he said.
The minister said that
health services in Bhutan are
not as good as private health
services offered abroad.
However, he said public
health service is much better
in Bhutan in comparison to
countries in the region.

Medical

Research centre to improve medical services

The centre is also expected to reduce referral costs

Dechen Tshomo
With the establishment of the
Centre for Research in Respi-
ratory and Neuroscience, the
Khesar Gyalpo University of
Medical Sciences of Bhutan
(KGUMBS) is going a step
beyond medical education
and patient care, the faculty
of postgraduate medicines
dean, Dr Tashi Tenzin said
during the launch of the cen-
tre yesterday.
The first of it kind, the
centre is expected to im-
prove both basic science and
clinical research, to cater to
patients in coordination with
the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
National Referral Hospital
(JDWNRH), to act as the cen-
tre for research generating
evidence to improve services
and to reduce referral costs
in terms of both government
and private expenses, among
others.
The president of the uni-
versity, Dr Kinzang P Tsher-
ing, said that the main man-
date of the university is to
promote medical education,
research and improve patient
clinical care. The centre will
benefit and facilitate in pro-
viding the three mandates of
the university.
Lecturer Dr Karma Tenzin
said that it took the university
about two years of planning
to have the centre in place.
Of the three different lab-
oratories the centre houses,
an electroencephalogram
(EEG) lab is in the pipeline
while a respiratory lab to
test lung functions and neu-
roscience lab facilities are
available.
The neuroscience lab has
three different components:
nerve conduction studies,
electromyography (muscle
studies) and autonomic func-
tion testing (nerve studies).
Dr Karma Tenzin said that
the university will have an
EEG lab ready in a few years,
which will later function as a
sleep medicine centre in the
country.
Besides using the centre
to conduct research by both
faculty and trainees, and for
academic purposes, the cen-
tre will be used to provide
clinical services to patients.
Patients with lung disor-
ders will be assessed for fit-
ness for any major surgery be used to monitor epilepsy ical college starts because
and, diagnose and moni- and seizure disorders. physiology is the basis of the
tor responses to treatment Dr Kinzang P Tshering disease process, Dr Kinzang
in lung diseases including explained that the centre is P Tshering added.
occupational lung disease small but a new big step. We The university will be
through lung function tests. will progress gradually and able to produce interna-
Patients with muscle and build up the department of tional standard researchers
nerve disorders will be as- physiology to enable us in in due course of time, which
sessed for trauma cases af- our future endeavor to start will improve clinical care,
fecting nerves and muscles. the medical college. diagnosis of diseases par-
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MY COUNTRY, MY TOWN
Farewell chief. Thank
you for your service

H
e knew the way, he
went the way, and he
showed the way. He
had not only the vi-
sion but strived to be
a yardstick of quality. He would not
settle for anything less than excellence.
He set the standards for himself and the
institution, and inspired his colleagues
to dream more and to do more. He was,
all in all, a good chief.
As Brigadier Kipchu Namgyel left
his office Monday, he did so with grace
and dignity. It was a solemn moment
for the Royal Bhutan Police to see their
visionary leader retire to a quiet life A solution to e-waste: In
after more than 35 years of service to case youre wondering what
the nation. to do with an old washing
machine, fridge or TV, heres
Brigadier Kipchu Namgyel received an eco-friendly idea
two consecutive extensions for leading
the force in the most commendable Photo Sonam Dorji
way. He is widely credited as the one
man who gave the police force a new
face, so to speak. He saw that modern-
ising the force was critically necessary
to increase police responsiveness and MY SAY
efficiency. He also saw that police-pub-
lic partnership could be more effective
in dealing with rising crime.
The teacher profession is as
Today, I am both happy and sad,
he said in his valedictory speech. He
noble as before
was happy because he could achieve so Sir, most reputed and respected often standing up when I ap-
much in little more than eight years as This refers to the letter Under- teachers who over the period of proach their office for services.
the chief of police. He was sad because standing teachers published time have produced countless He already agrees that there is
under My Say in your paper intellects. gratitude and integrity in place
he had bigger dreams to accomplish for
dated on June 28. I hope the Therefore, I write this to re- though it confusingly contra-
the force and the nation. As a final word views expressed were those of assure that teaching profession dicts his opening lines which
before he bowed out, he reminded the the author and do not represent is as noble as before. Nobody say teachers are considered
police that as the servant of the people the entire teaching profession. can deny the fact that teach- no better than just teaching
it is important that they render their While one can feel sorry ing is a noble profession. The machines.
service well and urged the people to for any undue/harsh treat- importance of teachers in the I respect and regard Lopen
ment as purportedly felt by country has been emphasised as a Master of Knowledg. They
continue supporting the police.
the author, it is worrisome that noticeably by our visionary have better wisdom to judge
Brigadier Kipchu Namgyel has left such a misplaced notion (of not Kings; not to forget the position and I know our Lopens and Lo-
behind a much more efficient and re- appreciating the teachers con- of teachers development in penmas including the aspiring
sponsive policing system that whoever tribution and/or our purported the priority list of our govern- teachers will remain firm to the
comes in as the next chief can build on disrespect to the teachers) may ment and the respect we have profession.
to make Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) a discourage enthusiastic youth towards our teachers.
to take up teaching as a profes- When the author mentions Jambay Dorji
more professional and strong law en-
sion. in his letter The best moments Thimphu
forcement body. Most importantly, it con- I come across is seeing my past
Brigadier, you served the nation well veys the wrong image of our students in different offices, and
and you will be fondly remembered. We
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Infrastructure

Bridge closed less than a

month after opening
Questions raised by public on quality, inspections

Yangchen C Rinzin | tion prior to the bridge being

Samdrupjongkhar
Not even a month after a
Nu 3 million pedestrian
bridge was inaugurated
in Samdrupjongkhar
thromde, it has been
closed to traffic.
The bridge that con-
nects the National Hous-
ing Development Corpo-
ration colony with the
main town was found to
have tilted on June 24.
The Samdrupjongkhar
thromde administration
closed the bridge to re-
strict pedestrian move-
ment until further notice.
The pedestrian bridge
constructed over the Dung-
samchhu was inaugurated
on June 2. The bridge was
expected to benefit more
than 500 people.
After the bridge was
closed, many residents are
questioning the quality of
the bridge. The Dungsam-
chhu which flows behind the
main town is prone to floods
and swells every monsoon.
People are also question-
ing the feasibility study and
location of the bridge as it
was constructed right next
to the check dam. Questions
have also been raised on the
thoroughness of the inspec-
NN NC
opened.
Remedial measures are
being taken. The founda-
tion of one the bridges pil-
lars is being reinforced with
boulders to prevent erosion,
thromde executive secretary
Minjur Dorji said. However,
he pointed out that the issue
has nothing to do with the
quality of the structure as
the pillars are intact and that
it was found that no struc-
tural failures had occurred.
The river has also been
diverted from hitting the
middle pillar by blocking
the flow near the check dam.
Minjur Dorji said the
bridge is slightly tilted
mainly because of scouring
on the middle pillar given
continuous rainfall for the
past few days. The bridge has been closed to pedestrian traffic following its tilting
He added that other ma-
terials washed by the river
had also settled near the has advised the contractor fied that the present location was not feasible given lack of
pillar. to first straighten the bridge was the only suitable area space and that a cantilever
Weve directed the con- again. If not possible, the where the bridge could be bridge would have entailed
tractor to check what can be bridge may have to be de- built based on the drawings huge costs.
done to rectify the bridge as assembled rather than wait and survey carried out by However, residents ac-
soon as possible before the for it to collapse. the works and human set- knowledged that the bridge
bridge is damaged further, This is just an option tlement ministry. had benefitted them greatly.
he said. But well definitely and we are working on the Executive engineer Yes- Without the bridge people
try to rectify and open the rectification, the executive hey Dorji said they had to had to risk crossing the
bridge to the public soon. secretary said. build a steel truss bridge river to go to town or take a
How the bridge will be A thromde official clari- because a suspension bridge 10-minute walk.
rectified has not yet been de-
termined, but the thromde
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State visit

Bangladesh President to arrive tomorrow

Staff reporter
At the invitation of His Maj-
esty The King, President of the
People's Republic of Bangla-
desh, Abdul Hamid, will arrive
in the country tomorrow on
Agreement
a four-day state visit, accord-
ing to a foreign affairs press
release.
This is the first visit to
Bhutan by the President of
Bangladesh.
During the visit, the Presi-
dent will receive an audience
with His Majesty The King and
His Majesty The Fourth Druk
Gyalpo.
Prime Minister Tshering
Tobgay and foreign minister
Damcho Dorji will call on the
President of Bangladesh to
exchange views on bilateral,
regional and international is-
sues of mutual interest. While
in Bhutan, the President will
also address a joint session of
Parliament.
The National Assembly
Speaker Jigme Zangpo, and
National Council Chairper-
son Sonam Kinga, will also
Bhutan and Bangladesh
have traditionally enjoyed
very close and friendly rela-
tions.
The first visit to Bhutan by
President Abdul Hamid will
contribute towards strength-
ening the friendship, coop-
eration and understanding
between the leaders and the
peoples of the two countries,

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Livestock
A thriving milk business
Nima Wangdi | Chamkhar
It is a usual sight to see empty
and milk-filled jerry cans left
on wooden benches along the
Chamkhar-Chokhortoe road
in Bumthang every morning
and evening.
This is because many
Bumthaps rear cattle and sell
milk to milk processing units.
Jerry cans are left on wooden
benches that are built at vari-
ous points on the road starting
from Dekiling.
A milk van collects the
milk-filled jerry cans and
leaves empty ones in their
place. With each jerry can
numbered and identifying
which farmer it belongs to, the
containers are not mixed.
People say rearing cattle is
a lucrative business.
Karma, 67, from Chakhar
has five cross Jersey cows, four
of which are milking. He sells
Paro taxi drivers against BBIN
From Pg. 1
The petition, on behalf of
some 220 taxi drivers in Paro
drafted last week, states that
they were not consulted on
the agreement although the
government reported in Par-
liament that they did so. Such
untrue statement by the gov-
ernment in Parliament to the
nation is upsetting, the peti-
tion states.
The letter further states
that taxi operators in Bhutan
are from the low-income group
who mainly make a living out of
taxis. Therefore, if vehicles from
the neighboring countries are
allowed to ply in Bhutan, they
fear that it would further affect
the already small market.
Currently Indian tourists
visiting Bhutan travel in Indian
registered vehicles affecting our
businesses, the petition states.
If vehicles from the neighbor-
ing countries are allowed, it will
only lead to more issues.
Given such issues, taxi
drivers requested the Council
to disapprove the agreement
and to look into the benefits of
30 litres of milk every day. He Wangdila from Jampalha-
milks his cows twice a day in khang has four milking cross
the morning and evening. Jerseys. He sells 20 litres of
Each of his cows produce some milk every day. He earns about
15 litres of milk a day during Nu 20,000 every month.
the peak-milking season. He said rearing cattle was
Chokhor Gonor Gongphel lucrative but there are prob-
Chithuen Tshogpa at Tamzh- lems. Wangdila said people
ing pays Nu. 36 a litre while with more fodder land can
the milk processing unit at do better business. The
Batpalathang buys at Nu 33 other problem is we cant get
per litre. Karma earns about enough poles to fence our fod-
Nu 40,000 by selling milk every der lands, he said, adding that
month. His earnings do not go the poles had to be replaced
below Nu 25,000 even during every three years.
the winter. The people of Thangbi vil-
Karma said cultivating lage supply the milk process-
crops like wheat, buckwheat ing committee at Zhabjethang
and barley lead to loss but in Chokhortoe.
rearing cattle was profitable. The sight of the jerry cans
If people reared good breed has become a familiar sight
cattle, it will be profitable, he Jerry cans of milk are left for the milk van to collect for those who jog. Some jog-
said. gers said they feel they have
Rinchen Lhamo, 33, from a more successful day if they
Norgang village sells about a month and runs a profitable ing. come across filled jerry cans.
50 litres of milk everyday. business. Rinchen owns 13 Rinchen said rearing cows Not all are happy when they
She earns around Nu 54,000 cows of which seven are milk- is not easy but it is worth it. come across empty ones.
the low-income groups. tant for enhancing cooperation munications minister DN carried out three rounds of
The petition also stated with neighbours, he also said Dhungyel had said that the four stakeholder meetings to con-
that during the 2013 election that the agreement presents an countries signed the agree- vey the benefits of the agree-
campaigning period, Lyonch- opportunity to regulate move- ment because of the failure of ment.
oen Tshering Tobgay as the ment of vehicles between Bhu- all SAARC member countries Despite the argument,
party president then, during a tan and India. to sign a similar agreement. transporters across the country
meeting with taxi drivers at the Information and com- He said the government are not convinced.
taxi parking in Paro pledged
that local taxi drivers business
would be protected. In doing
so, Lyonchoen then said that FLIGHTS
they would not allow Indian
taxi drivers to operate in Bhu- DrukAir
tan. Date Route Flight No. Departure Arrival
Besides, even as the June 30 Bangkok to Paro via Guwahati KB 141 09:05 am 12:35 am
Leader of the Opposition June 30 Paro to Delhi via Kathmandu KB 204 11:30 am 01:20 pm
then, Lyonchoen stressed in June 30 Delhi to Paro via Kathmandu KB 205 02:20 pm 05:10 pm
Parliament that the govern- June 30 Paro to Bangkok via Bagdogra KB 130 01:35 pm 06:45 pm
June 30 Paro to Kolkata KB 220 07:00 am 08:00 am
ment must stop vehicles from
June 30 Kolkata to Paro KB 221 08:40 am 10:40 am
outside to operate in Bhutan,
June 30 Singapore to Paro via Kolkatta KB 501 06:30 am 10:50 am
the petition states, adding that
June 30 Paro to Kathmandu KB 400 11:40 am 12:55 am
such a statement and act was June 30 Kathmandu to Paro KB 401 01:25 pm 02:40 pm
contradictory.
While deliberating the Domestic
BBIN agreement at Parliament, June 30 Paro to Bumthang KB 1002 11:20 am 11:55 am
Lyonchoen assured that the June 30 Bumthang to Paro KB 1003 12:20 pm 12:55 pm
agreement would not allow free Note : All timings in local. Timings are subject to change. Call Drukair toll free No. 1300 for latest flight information.
flow of foreign vehicles into the
country but regulate the cross- Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air)
border movement of vehicles June 30 Paro to Bangkok via Kolkata B3700 10:35 am 04:05 pm
June 30 Bangkok to Paro via Kolkata B3701 06:30 am 09:55 am
in the sub-region. Emphasising
Note : All timings in local. Timings are subject to change. Call Bhutan Airlines toll free No. 1234 for latest flight information.
that the agreement was impor-
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RITH, Motithang, Thimphu, July 1 - 3, 2016

OPEN TO PUBLIC
Organised by Central Monastic Body and Centre for Bhutan Studies
DAY 1: FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016
TIME PRESENTER TITLE
8:15 Participants/guests to be seated by 8:30 AM
Chipdrel procession for the arrival of VVIP (To Be Confirmed) and His Eminence Dorji Lopn Kinley
8:30
(Vajra Acharya), Head, Meditation Centres, Central Monastic Body
8:40 Arrival of VVIP (TBC) and His Eminence Dorji Lopn (Vajra Acharya)
8:45 Zhingzhig Pem by monks, Central Monastic Body
8:55 Tashi Tsegpa recitation by monks, Central Monastic Body
9:05 MC:
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9:10
Body, Bhutan
9:20 VVIP (To Be Confirmed) Inaugural Address
His Eminence Dorji Lopn Kinley (Vajra Acharya), Head, Meditation Centres, Central Monastic Body.
9:30 Empowerment, Oral Transmission, and Verbal Instruction in Vajrayna Buddhism
(Translator: Venerable Khenpo Sonam Bumden)
His Eminence Reverend Khamba Lam Gabju, Supreme Head, Centre of Mongolian Buddhism, and
9:50 Thematic Address
Abbot, Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, Mongolia
10:10 Venerable Lama Lobzang, Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation, India Thematic Address
10:20 TEA
Chair: Jamie Cresswell, Vice President, International Buddhist Confederation & President, European Theme: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on
10:35
Buddhist Union, UK VajraynaBuddhism
Dr. Geoffrey Samuel, Professor and Honorary Associate, Department of Indian & Sub-Continental
10:40 What is Vajrayna; Where did it come from; and Where is it Going?
Studies, University of Sydney, Australia
Ngakma M-tsal Wangmo & Naljorpa Jagyr Dorje, Teaching couple within Aro gTr, Tibetan
10:55 Syncretism in Vajrayna and Western Thought
Buddhism and IT Project Management, Education, and Chinese Medicine, UK
Eli Jellenc, Student of Dzogchen, Independent Anthropological Researcher & International Security
11:10
Advisor, London
11:25 DISCUSSION
11:45 Chair: Mr. Craig Lewis, Associate Editor, Buddhistdoor, UK Theme:VajraynaBuddhismandMind-BodyPractices
Mind-Body Practices in Vajrayna Buddhism, as revealed in Pema Lingpas
11:50 Ian Baker, Anthropologist, Author, and Buddhist Scholar, USA
Secret Key to the Winds and Channels
Reflections on Pema Lingpas Key to the Eight Principal Tantric Medicines, and
12:05 Dr. Cathy Cantwell, Research Officer, Buddhist Studies, Oriental Institute, UK
its relevancy today
12:20 David Verdesi, Founder, Human Potential Research and Development (HPRD), Italy Embodying the Vision: Vajrayna Buddhism in Theory and Practice
12:35 Charlie Morley, Kagyu Samye Dzong Buddhist Centre, London, UK Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep: A Bridge towards Dream Yoga?
12:50 DISCUSSION
13:05 LUNCH
14:05 Chair: Dr. Ponchai Pinyapong, President, The World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth, Thailand Theme:VajraynaBuddhismandMind-BodyPractices
The Five Elements in Everyday Life: Foundation of Vajrayna Buddhist Thought
14:10 Dr. Asa Hersh (Lama Jinpa), Naturopathic Physician, Homeopath, and Author, USA
and Practice
The Neurobiology of Awakening: Neurophenomenological Perspectives on
14:25 Dr. Elena Antonova, Neuroscientist and Lecturer in Psychology, Kings College, London, UK
Meditation and Dzogchen
Dr. James Wang, Master of Ancient Buddhist Practices, Movement Therapist & Teacher of Mind- Secrets of the Kung-Fu Masters: Neuroscientific Perspectives on Esoteric
14:40
Body Disciplines, Taiwan Buddhist Mind-Body practices
Elizabeth (Liz) Lee, Vajrayana Buddhist Practitioner, Holistic Health Consultant, and Reiki Master,
14:55 The Alchemical Body: Nutritional Perspectives on Tantric Buddhist Practice
Hong Kong
15:10 DISCUSSION
15:25 TEA
Chair: Dr. Paola Di Maio, Resident Scholar, Palpung Sherabling Institue of Higher Buddhist Studies,
15:40 Theme:VajraynaBuddhismandMind-BodyPractices
Italy
15:45 Venerable Khenpo Karma Lhendup, Research Division, Central Monastic Body Vajrayna Practice during Three Year Retreats
Dr. Jeanne Lim, Chief Marketing Officer, Hanson Robotics, Marketing Director for Dell, Cisco and Decoding the Serpent Power: An Exploration of Kundalini and Tummo from the
16:00
3Com, Certified Yoga Instructor, USA Frontiers of Science
Dr. Omanand Guruji, Chief Disciple of HH Yugpurush Mahamandleshwar Swami Shree Paramanand The Power of Kundalini: Awakening Buddha Nature through Hidden Resources
16:15
Giriji Maharaj, India within the Body
16:30 Phurba Sherpa, Advisor and Youth Representative, Buddhist Community Centre, UK Is Mindfulness Meditation an Effective Strategy for Reducing Stress?
Dr. Tamara Ditrich, Head, Nan Tien Institute, Applied Buddhist Studies and Researcher, University
16:45 Meditation and Mindfulness in Modern Education
of Sydney, Australia
17:00 DISCUSSION
Pema Gellek, Director, Guna Foundation and Prajna Light Foundation and Faculty Member at
17:15 Movie: The Great Transmission
Dharma College, Berkeley, USA
18:15 Dinner,culturalprogrambyRoyalAcademyofPerformingArts
DAY 2 SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016
9:00 Chair: Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammanada, Abbess, Wat Songkhammakalayani, Thailand Theme:VajraynaBuddhismandtheRoleofWomen
His Eminence Lopn Samten Dorji, Tsulak Lopn, Master of Monastic Education, Central Monastic From to Monks to Yogis: Historical Transformations within the Vajrayna
9:05
Body (Translator: Venerable Khenpo Karma Lhendup) Buddhist Sangha
Elizabeth McDougal (Ani Chozom), Nunnerys English Secretary and Translator, Gebchak Gonpa,
9:25 Yogins of Fire and Light: Gebchak Gonpa in Tibet
Eastern Tibet, Canada
9:40 Ani Namgyel Lhamo, Buddhist Nun, Bhutan Nuns Foundation Nuns in the Dragon Kingdom
9:55 Dr. Kuenga Wangmo, Archeologist / Nat Geo Explorer, Kuengachholing, Thimphu Dakini Script: Textuality, Transcendence, & the Role of Women in Vajrayna Buddhism
10:10 Dr. Tashi Zangmo, Executive Director, Bhutan Nuns Foundation, Bhutan Feminine Wisdom in Vajrayna Buddhism
10:25 To Be Confirmed
10:40 DISCUSSION
11:00 TEA
Chair: Dr. Tamara Ditrich, Head, Nan Tien Institute, Applied Buddhist Studies and Researcher, Theme:GreatHistoricalandContemporaryFiguresof
11:15
University of Sydney, Australia VajraynaBuddhism
11:20 Ven. Kunzang Thinley, Uzin ( Head Abbot), Tango Buddhist University. (Translator: Khenpo Karma Lhendup) The Legacy of the Je Khenpos: Bhutans Supreme Religious Authorities
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Radim Brixi, Czech Mahajana - Student of Guru Josef Studeny, Disciple of Kvetoslav Minarik, Czech Kvetoslav Minarik and the White Dynasty of Gurus: A Living Vajrayna Buddhist
11:40
Republic Tradition in the Czech Republic
11:50 Prof. Punya Prasad Parajuli, Professor, Sowa Rigpa International College, Kathmandu, Nepal Contribution of Vanaratna (Dubthob Nagkyi Rinchen) in Himalayan Region
Dr. Barbara S. Morrison, Associate Professor, International Department, Utsunomiya University in Meditation, Mantra, and Marathon Monks in Japan [Kukais (774-835)
12:00
Tochigi Prefecture, Japan Innovations and Efforts in Introducing Vajrayna Buddhism in Japan]
Dr. Khin Zaw, Medical Doctor, Pathologist, and Educator, International Medical School, Management Vajraynas Impact on Ancient Myanmar: Vajrayna Buddhism and the Ari
12:10
and Science University, Malaysia Monks in the late Bagan Empire (1044 C.E.)
Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyel, Yogini Monmo Tashi Chidren and the Sacred
12:20 Dasho Karma Ura, President, Centre for Bhutan Studies & GNH Research, Bhutan
Geography of Bhutan
12:35 DISCUSSION
12:55 LUNCH
Chair: Dr. Geoffrey Samuel, Professor and Honorary Associate, Department of Indian & Sub-
13:55 Theme:VajraynaBuddhismanditsSocialApplication
Continental Studies, University of Sydney, Australia
Venerable Uzin Tshering Dorji, Uzin (Abbot), Simtokha Shedra, Thimphu. (Translator: Khenpo Phuntsho
14:00 Vajrayna Buddhism and Society
Gyaltshen)
14:20 Dr. Paola Di Maio, Resident Scholar, Palpung Sherabling Institue of Higher Buddhist Studies Vajraynas Relevance to Contemporary Complex Systems Science and Engineering
Buddhism in Practice: Transforming Education and Agriculture and Preserving
14:30 Venerable Dr. Dhammapiya, Founder Chairman, Dhamma Dipa Foundation, Tripura, India
the Environment
Venerable Uzin Ugyenla, Uzin (Abbot), Pangri Zampa Institute of Astrology, Thimphu, Bhutan.
14:40 The Role of Astrology in Vajrayna Buddhism
(Translator: Khenpo Phuntsho Gyaltshen)
Adele Naidan Hu, Law Student, Major in International Studies & Economics, Bryn Mawr and
15:00 Buddhism and Environmental Ethics
Haverford College, USA
15:10 Dr. Tashi Gyeltshen, Senior Lecturer, Samtse College of Education, Bhutan Bodhisattva Leadership in the Modern World
15:20 Palak Sharma, Researcher, Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India Pragmatic Applications of Buddhist Economics
15:30 DISCUSSION
15:50 TEA
Chair: Maling Gombu, Tawang Foundation & National Secretary (Minorities), BJP & Tawang,
16:05 Theme:FunctionsofVajraynaCentresaroundtheWorld
Arunachal Pradesh
Venerable Khenpo Kinley Tenzin, Abbot, Dodeydra Shedra, Thimphu, Bhutan. (Translator: Khenpo
16:10 The Form and Function of Meditation Centers in Bhutan
Phuntsho Gyaltshen)
Venerable Khenpo Karma, Uzin Wongma (Deputy Abbot), Tango University, Bhutan (Translator:
16:30 The Core Curriculum at Tango University of Buddhist Studies, Thimphu
Khenpo Karma Lhendup)
Buddhism in the United Kingdom: A Case Study of the Buddhist Community
16:50 Captain Kaji Sherpa, Founder and President, Buddhist Community Centre, UK
Centre in England
Dr. Christie Chang & Frank Tien, President, Sakyadhita Taiwan, Deputy Director, Institute of Sounds
17:00 Innovation & Collaboration: Vajrayana Tradition & Taiwan To-Go
& Acoustics, Taiwan
17:10 DISCUSSION
17:25 Chan Buddhist Tea Ceremony, Delegates led by Venerable Miao Haiyan, Secretary, Zhengjue Temple
17:40 Zuri Rinpoche, Karma Thegsum Dechenling Monastery, Eastern Bhutan Movie: Terma; A Prophecy
19:10 Dinnerwithculturalprogram
DAY 3 SUNDAY JULY 3, 2016
9:00 Chair: Dr. Gregory Kruglak, President, The Conservancy for Trans-Himalayan Arts and Culture Theme:IconographyandArtsinVajraynaBuddhism
His Eminence Lopn Sangay Dorji, Leytshog Lopn, Master of Development Activities of Sangha
9:05 The Flourishing of Vajrayna Buddhism in Bhutan and its Way Forward
Community, Central Monastic Body. (Translator: Venereable Khenpo Ugyen Namgyel)
9:30 Nilima Sikhrakar, Visual Artist, Nepal The Five Dhyani Mudras in the Visual Arts of Vajrayna Buddhism
Venerable Khenpo Nima, Research Division, Tango Buddhist University, Bhutan. (Translator:
9:40 The Iconographical Arts of Tantric Buddhism
Khenpo Phuntsho Gyaltshen)
10:00 Dr. Nalini Rao, Professor of Art History with Specialization in Indian Art, India Mandala Symbolism in Vajrayna Buddhism
10:10 Dr. Ariana Maki, Art Historian, Buddhist Art and Lecturer, Art History, University of Colorado, USA Visual Transmission: Bhutanese Art and Artists from the 17th to 19th centuries
10:20 Venerable Khenpo Tenzin Chodra, Rinchenling Uzin. (Translator: Khenpo Karma Lhendup) Ritual Arts and Performance in the Bhutanese Monastic Tradition
10:40 Tshering Tashi, Writer and Festival Director, Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, Bhutan Tashi Gomang: Portable Bhutanese Shrines
10:50 DISCUSSION
11:20 TEA
11:35 Chair: Reverend Prof. Naresh Man Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor, Lumbini Buddhist University, Lumbini, Nepal Theme:EnactmentofVajraynaBuddhisminthe21stCentury
11:40 Venerable Choten Dorji, Lekshed Jungney Shedra, Punakha, Bhutan Empowerment, Oral Transmission, and Instruction in Highest Yoga Tantra
Venerable Master Shih Lien-Hai, President/Chairman, Worldwide Buddhist Development Association
11:55 Exploring and Understanding the Mystery of Human Life
& Taipei Buddhist Sangha Sponsor Association, Taiwan (Translator:)
12:15 Dr. Karma Phuntsho, President, Loden Foundation & Founding Director, Shejun Agency Coalescing Creativity and Conservatism in Vajrayna Buddhism
12:30 Sanoj Sakya, Researcher, Arts of Vajrayna Buddhism, Nepal Transcending Monasticism: Tantric Buddhist Culture in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
12:45 DISCUSSION
13:05 LUNCH
14:05 Chair: Venerable Sobita, Director, International Buddhist Education Centre, Sagaing, Myanmar Theme:ConcludingOverview
Venerable Khenpo Rinchen Choezang, Uzin (Abbot), Dechen Phodrang Monastic School, Thimphu,
14:10 Buddhist Communities (Sangha) in Bhutan
Bhutan. (Translator: Khenpo Phuntsho Gyaltshen)
14:30 Venereable Khenpo Khandu, Central Monastic Body. (Translator: Khenpo Phuntsho Gyaltshen) Bardo: The Intermediate State
14:50 Laurence Brahm, Global Activist, International Lawyer, Political-economist and Author Searching for Shangri-La
15:05 Venerable Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey, Spritual Director, Sakya Centre, Dehradun, India Maintaining Vajraynas Purity in an Era of Rapid Social Change
15:20 Venereable Khenpo Sonam Bumden, His Holinesss Office, Central Monastic Body, Bhutan What is Happiness?: A Vajrayna Perspective
15:35 Dr. Hemant Kumar Jha, Associate Professor, Amity University, Haryana, India Vajrayna Buddhism in the 21st century
15:50 Dr. Maria Kozhevnikov, Associate Professor of Psychology, National University of Singapore, USA Neurocognitive Correlates of Vajrayna Buddhist Practices
16:05 DISCUSSION
16:25 TEA
ClosingCeremony
Chipdrel procession for the arrival of His Excellency Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State in the Ministry
of Home Affairs, India (TBC), His Eminence Lopn Tandin Tsewang, Yonton Lopn, Master of
16:40
Knowledge, Central Monastic Body, and His Excellency Lyonpo Tshering Wangchuk, Chief Justice,
Royal Court of Justice, Bhutan
16:50 His Excellency Lyonpo Tshering Wangchuk, Chief Justice, Royal Court of Justice, Bhutan
His Eminence Lopn Tandin Tsewang, Yonton Lopn, Master of Knowledge, Central Monastic Body. The Vajrayna Arts of Sacred Dance, Mandala Design, and Chanting (gar thik
17:00
(Translator: Khenpo Karma Lhendup) yang sum)
17:20 His Excellency Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, India (To Be Confirmed). Distinguished Address
17:40 Vote of thanks

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Basketball
Bhutanese U-18 youth team defeats St. Joseph school
Tshering Dorji | Intern
An under-18 Bhutanese youth
team defeated St. Joseph
higher secondary school of
Bangladesh 80-51 in a friend-
ly basketball match held at
the Swimming Pool Complex
in Thimphu yesterday.
The visitors displayed
strong game play in the first
quarter, but it was the Bhuta-
nese team which closed the
quarter with a seven point
lead.
The second quarter went
in favour of the Bhutanese
team again. Although the St.
Joseph team had the physical
edge, the team struggled to
match the agility of the Bhu-
tanese team on their home
court.
Tempa Tshering of team
Bhutan said that it was in
the final quarter of the game
that they were more focused.
The team reorganised their
Accident
One missing, three injured in accident
Rescuers at the site of the accident
Staff reporter
A Santro car that was return-
ing to Paro from Thimphu
veered off the road and into
the river about 2km from
Chuzom towards Paro. Of the
four occupants, three of them
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defense and took a giant lead
of 29 points.
This was our best quar-
ter in the whole game, said
Tempa Tshering who scored
29 points.
However, the highlight
of the match came from St.
Josephs Pranto Kundu, who
made an impression with a
dunk. Pranto Kundu also
scored the highest for his
team and grabbed the maxi-
mum rebounds.
One of the participants,
Abdullah said that they were
sure of winning the game.
Despite a good defensive
play from the Bhutanese
team, I think we played our
best game, he said.
Bangladeshs coach, MD
St. Joseph had the physical edge but failed to match the agility of the Bhutanese team
Tareq Aziz said that they
came here mainly to play
friendly games with young The Bhutanese team said. Federation.
Bhutanese to improve their is good. They are very agile The team is on a five-day- They will play against
team and gain experience at and can dribble well with the tour to Bhutan at the invita- another under-18 Bhutanese
different levels. pace of the game, Tareq Aziz tion of the Bhutan Basketball team today.
ZAKAR
Tomorrows
Good day
to perform daily rituals
Bad day
to consecrate
to roof house
to marry
to enter in a new house
to shift house
to start new business
to venture on a long journey
A good day for rituals (laza) for those born in the sheep,
snake and rooster years.
Generally a good day (sogza) for those born in the snake
and horse years.
A bad day (shedza) for those born in the tiger and rabbit
years.
June 29 SUNRISE : 5:09 am
2016 SUNSET : 7:01 pm
Phuentsholing
Max Min
Gasa 23 11
including the driver were im- According to sources, the
mediately rushed to the Paro three passengers are now in Trongsa 2 17
hospital by a group of people stable condition with only
Bumthang 24 1
who were at the scene during
the incident.
A woman in her late 50s is
some minor injuries.
The incident occurred at
around 1:50pm yesterday.
33 Sarpang 29 24
still missing. The search will The cause of the accident is 22 Source: Meteorology Division, DHMS, MOEA
For any weather information: Call hotline 339673
continue today. not known.