The  Oriental Bay Owl spotted in Nangkhor gewog, Zhemgang (Photo courtesy: Tashi Dhendup, Forest ranger, Zhemgang forest division) Oriental Bay Owl Bhutanese ornithologists recently confirmed the presence of a new species of bird in the southeastern part of Zhemgang, the oriental bay owl, scientifically known as Phodilus badius.Forest ranger Tashi Dhendup, 32, first saw the bird

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An equipment measuring thickness of a CGI sheet Hardware Goods: To stem import and use of spurious hardware goods, starting January next year, construction materials will have to be bought from Bhutanese dealers, instead of those across the border in Indian towns.Department of trade will be implementing the rule.Over 5,000 hardware items are imported from

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A Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, actress, and a committed environmentalist, Tokiko Kato, will perform live  Japanese and Bhutanese music tomorrow afternoon at clock tower square in Thimphu. Kato will perform 16 Japanese ‘Rigsar’ songs and one Dzongkha. Veteran Bhutanese Singer Jigme Drukpa will sing along with her and perform three Japanese numbers. People should relate

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The United Nations General Assembly yesterday voted for the Republic of Korea with 149 votes over Bhutan and Cambodia for the Asia Pacific seat to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2013. Along with South Korea, the 193-member Assembly in a secret ballot at the UN Headquarters

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