Bhutan Daily News 30-10-23

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆

The National Assembly dissolved, today, after completing its five-year tenure. A term-end sitting in accordance with Article 10 of the Constitution convened this afternoon. However, Cabinet ministers will remain in office until His Majesty The King appoints the Interim Government.

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𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗷𝗶 𝗟𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗰𝗵𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗮

The Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body presided over a three-day Chenrezig Drubchhen at the Darla Rinchentse Lhakhang in Chhukha. Hundreds of devotees attended the Drubchhen that concluded today.

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𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝘂 𝗖𝗥𝗥𝗛

The Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital has started receiving an increasing number of patients suffering from stroke. The hospital has recorded 45 cases since October last year till date. Doctors say people are not aware of the disease and visit the hospital late. To further create awareness on the prevention of stroke and living a healthy lifestyle, the World Stroke Day was celebrated at the regional referral hospital, yesterday.

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𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗸 𝗣𝗵𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗽𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa declared its final candidate for the upcoming National Assembly elections in the capital, today. Tshedrup Dorji will represent the party from the Shompangkha constituency in Sarpang. He is from Dekiling village. The 31-year-old holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the Royal Thimphu College. Before joining the party, he founded the Youth Advocacy Network and also worked in various capacities in the civil society for three years. The DPT has declared 36 new candidates. According to the party, the remaining 11 will be the existing Members of Parliament, who end their term today. Opposition MPs from the Kanglung_Samkhar_Udzorong and Wamrong constituencies in Trashigang, and Boomdeling_Jamkhar constituency in Trashi Yangtse will not re-contest.

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𝟯𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱

The Embassy of Japan organized the annual Japan Week in Bhutan from October 27 to 31 to mark 35 years of Japanese Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) in Bhutan.

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𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆

The Cabinet will discuss the revision of the wage for the national workforce in its final meeting today, Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering announced in the 51st Meet-the-Press session on October 27.

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𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟴

Delegates from Bhutan to the Conference of the Parties (COP28) will host the Bhutan pavilion themed “Sustaining Carbon Neutrality,” as concluded at the two-day symposium titled Road to Dubai: The Bhutan Story at COP28.

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𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

As registration for Gyalsung, the National Service Programme designed to commence in September 2024, has begun, the Chairperson of National Service Core Working Group (NSCWG), Dasho Karma Tshiteem talks to Kuensel Reporter Yam Kumar Poudel. Excerpts.

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𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝

Pawo Choyning Dorji, in his pursuit of cinematic excellence, has added yet another prestigious feather to his cap. His latest creation, "The Monk and The Gun" was recently bestowed with the Special Jury Prize at the Rome Film Festival, Italy.

In a conversation with Business Bhutan from Taiwan, Pawo Choyning Dorji expressed his immense gratitude for this esteemed recognition. He acknowledged that this honor was not only unexpected but also especially meaningful, given the stiff competition from a plethora of outstanding films.

When asked about the significance of this award, Pawo conveyed how the endorsement and appreciation from a panel of seasoned filmmakers have invigorated his confidence and served as a wellspring of inspiration for everyone involved in the making of the film.

Furthermore, "The Monk and The Gun" is now poised to grace theaters around the world, transcending the confines of the festival circuit. The film's distribution rights have been secured by renowned entities such as Pyramide Distribution (France), September Films (Benelux), Rialto Distribution (Australia), Future Films (Scandinavia), A Contracorriente (Spain), Lev Films (Israel), Aurora Films (Poland), Trigon (Switzerland), Alambique Films (Portugal), and Impact Films (India and the Indian Subcontinent).

In a significant development, it was also acquired by Roadside Attraction for the United States, a company with a rich portfolio that includes the distribution of acclaimed films like Hunger Games, Judy and Fools Paradise.

Reflecting on this achievement, Pawo emphasized the essence of filmmaking, asserting that films are created to be watched. "The Monk and the Gun" will now grace the silver screens of theaters, reaching a wider audience. “As a filmmaker, I am happy to know that more of the world will learn about Bhutan and the quality of innocence, which is needed in our world,” he added.

In addition to the Special Jury Prize in Rome, the film has also garnered the coveted Audience Choice Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Moreover, it is currently competing at various other film festivals across the globe, further solidifying its place as a cinematic masterpiece with global resonance.

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𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Thorthomi lake outburst was reported in Lunana, Gasa, at around 7:30 pm today. The rising water level has raised concerns among locals and authorities.

Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties, and the situation is currently not considered alarming, according to the Gasa Dzongda.

The National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology is closely monitoring the situation from their control room, and a team is on its way to investigate the incident.