‘Refugee children are at risk’
Roz Evans completed an MSc in Forced Migration at the Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre in 2005 and is currently doing her PhD in Development Studies at Oxford University. She is researching the impact of child-focused participatory projects on Bhutanese refugee children living in camps in Nepal. Roz has...
‘Vulture population declining alarmingly’
Four out of eight species of vulture found in Nepal are included in endangered list of the IUCN- the world conservation union. They are White Rumped (Gyps beldgalensis), Slender Billed (Gyps tenuirostris), Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopteros) and Red headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Additionally, the first two are termed ‘critically...
Essence of democracy
Some time ago, the election commission had published a list of national graduates. The list came to public after complaints from the contesting NC members who were declared disqualified by the commission. Enthusiastically, I went through the list but could not find the name of Mr Kinzang Wangdi himself....
Election: Is it historical?
On December 31, I was consciously waiting the performance of a new drama in Bhutan and maintain the best updates to my capacity. I had told some friends in Thimphu to let me update the latest happening, before they appear at the national media. One of them sent one...
Susta has become India’s colony: Thakur Gaire
The news reports of encroachment of Nepali territory in Susta region of Nawalparasi district by the Indian side have triggered debates within Nepal. The encroachment is said to have begun in Susta some 40 years ago and it still continues in the southern part of Narayani river where the...
The quiet cries of a helpless lot
The Labor Act might be in place, but minors continue to work forced by dire domestic circumstances Dremitse, Trashigang: They break 10 big boulders a day and are paid less than Nu 100 for the work. They stay away from home and live in tents by the roadside. Their...