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Dismiss case, pleads AG

Warns of danger of judicial interference in legislative affairs

Constitutional Case (2nd Hearing) 7 September, 2010 - The attorney general (AG), Phuntsho Wangdi, yesterday pleaded to the full bench of the high court to dismiss the opposition�s case against the government.

"Hold elections within set conditions"

Govt. in effect advises CEC not to question parliament

7 September, 2010 - In a letter sent yesterday to the election commission of Bhutan (ECB), the government has requested that it conduct the local government elections within the conditions set by parliament.

New network creates a nest of problems

Fixed Wireless Terminal 7 September, 2010 - Civil servants and residents in Wamrong are contemplating reinstallation of the ordinary fixed line telephone connection, as the new system proved problematic and unreliable.

Contract with consortium

Health Help Centre 7 September, 2010 - The health ministry has signed a contractual agreement with a consortium of Bhutanese and Indian technology companies to improve healthcare service delivery by setting up a health help centre (HHC).

To get our own house in order

7 September, 2010 - Mobilising funds and building public infrastructure with it are only a part of the battle in building an urban society.

Downhill hold-up

7 September, 2010 - It appears like the remote community of Merak will have to wait a bit longer before they are connected to the rest of the district.

Assam strike hits ginger prices

Due to a lack of buyers from across the border, prices halve in a week

Buyers� Market: Dawka Tshering weighs his ginger at the yard

Gelephu FCB Auction Yard 7 September, 2010 - His face is flushed, shiny with perspiration and marked with a hint of worry.

Need to standardise spellings

Public-private committee set up to address issue

Spell check: Govt. and media representatives will come up with a uniform usage of the national language

7 September, 2010 - With several print and broadcast media catering to Dzongkha news today, a need to standardise the spellings and pronunciation of the national language has emerged.

Beauty and the burning questions

Not Just Pretty Faces: Miss Bhutan contestants get to face some ugly issues

Miss Bhutan 7 September, 2010 - Of the many social issues that Miss Bhutan contestants have to be familiar with, those relating to their own kind are not to be missed.

Picture story:

Members of the Lalitpur chamber of commerce and industry interact with the Bhutan chamber officials yesterday in Thimphu