RBA soldiers attacked

Two soldiers from the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) were injured in an explosion suspected to be carried out by Maoists militants from the camps in Nepal.

The explosion took place around 6:40 am in Gaden village under Umling geog in Sarpang. The improvised explosive device was planted in a bunker which is manned only during the day by the RBA outpost personnel at Umling.

The militants who planted the device had also taken away two rifles.

The injured soldiers are currently being treated at the Gelephu hospital.

Source: Bhutan Times, October 12

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RBA bunker attacked

12 October 2009

On October 12 2009 at 6:40 am two RBA soldiers were injuried when and improvised explosive device planted in a bunker ezploded at Gaden village under Umling gewog in Sarpang Dzongkhag. the militants also took tow rifles carried by the RBA soldiers.

The bukker is manned only during the day from the RBA outpost at Umling. tyhe militants had planted the explosive device at Night. the villagers saw some men running towards the border after explosion. the tow injuried RBA soldiers are being tr4eatd in Gelephu Hospital.

A Spokesman of the Royal Bhutan Army said that the attack on the RBA soldiers is suspected to be carried out by the Maiost militants from, the camps in Nepal

On October 12 2009 at 6:40 am two RBA soldiers were injuried when an improvised explosive device planted in a bunker exploded at Gaden village under Umling gewog in Sarpang Dzongkhag. The militants also took two rifles carried by the RBA soldiers.

The bukker is manned only during the day from the RBA outpost at Umling.

The militants had planted the explosive device at Night.

The villagers saw some men running towards the border after explosion.

The two injuried RBA soldiers are being treated in Gelephu Hospital.

A Spokesman of the Royal Bhutan Army said that the attack on the RBA soldiers is suspected to be carried out by the Maoist militants from the camps in Nepal.

Source: Bhutan Observer

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Two RBA soldiers injured in an explosion in Sarpang

October 12: (BREAKING NEWS) Early this morning, two Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) soldiers were injured in an explosion at Gaden village under Umling Geog in Sarpang.

According to a news release from the RBA, the improvised explosive device which was planted in a bunker went off at around 6.40 am.

The bunker is manned only during the day by personnel from the RBA outpost at Umling. The militants had planted the explosive device at night.

The militants who planted the device have taken away two rifles.

Villagers had seen some men running away towards the border after the explosion. The two injured RBA soldiers are being treated in the Gelephu hospital.

A spokesman from the Royal Bhutan Army said the attack is suspected to be carried out by Maoist militants from the camps in Nepal.

Source: BBS

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Two RBA soldiers injured in Sarpang blast

home Breaking News: 12 October, 2009 - Two Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) soldiers were injured after an improvised explosive device planted in a bunker in Gaden village, Umling, Sarpang, exploded around 6:40 am today.

The bunker is manned only during the day from the RBA outpost at Umling said a RBA spokesperson. He said the explosive device could have been planted at night.

Villagers saw some men running towards the border after the explosion. The militants took away two rifles carried by the soldiers according to the RBA spokesperson.

“The attack is suspected to be carried out by Maoist militants from the camps in Nepal,” said the spokesperson.

The two injured RBA soldiers are receiving treatment at the Gelephu hospital.

Source: Kuensel

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Bhutanese Australians show their culture

the bhutanese resettled in melbourne, albury and woodanga celebrated their anniversary of being australian bhutan coinciding with dashain festival. here are some of the selected photos that my dereast brother (Mamako Choro) dinesh acharya sent me. please ennjoy them.
the larger face of the entire team at the show
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brother gets accompany of his dancer-cum-partner

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my dear brother does his MC role
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the organiser gang
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the dancer troupe





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Armed robbery again

6 October 2009

On October 5 at around 10:30 pm 10 miscrents armed with pistol, Khukuri and Khaduwa robbed a camp belonging to the Indian boat men on the banks of Moa Khola in Gelephu.

During the robbery the miscreants assaulted the boats men. Six boats men escaped, with minor injuries, leaving their valuables while one was injured with bullet wound on his thigh.

The injured person was evacuated to the hospital by the police and a bullet was removed.

On the morning of October 6 three empty cartridges of pistol were recovered from the scene. The condition of the injured person is normal and he is under observation. The miscreants took Nu 5000 from the boats men.

This is the sixth armed robbery in Sarpang dzongkag this year.

Source: Bhutan Observer

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Building on fire

7 October 2009

On October 7, Gelephu Police got information of a fire accident near Gyeltshen Furniture House over the phone.

The RBP team went to the spot and found that the attic of Ani Yeshi Choden’s building was on fire. With the help of lacals, the RBP managed to bring the fire under control.

Two units of the attic of the building were destroyed including personal belongings of the occupants. The occupants of the units were out of station during the time of the incident. Police is still investigating the cause of the fire.

Source: Bhutan Observer

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Boatmen robbed by cross-border bandits

7 October, 2009 - An Indian boatman is recovering at the Gelephu hospital after he was shot on the thigh, when armed men robbed the camp in Moa Khola, where he and his six friends were residing.

According to police, the men armed with pistol, khukri, and home-made rifles assaulted the boatmen and robbed them of Nu 5,000 around 11:30 pm on October 5.

This is the sixth such incident of armed robbery in Sarpang.

Six of the seven boatmen escaped with minor injuries, leaving behind their valuables, while one was shot on the thigh, said police. Gelephu police recovered 3 empty pistol cartridges.

By Kinga Dema

Source: Kuensel

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Ferryman shot and injured by armed men

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October 6: In Gelephu, one of the ferrymen who operate the ferry across the Mao River has been shot several times by a group of armed men. The incident occurred at around 11 pm last night.

The man has been admitted in the Gelehpu Hospital. His condition has been described as stable.

According to a doctor at the Gelephu hospital, he has been shot seven times on the lower part of the abdomen. Six of the bullets have now been removed.

The armed men also assaulted the ferrymen and robbed them of Nu. 5,000.

The ferrymen live in a camp on the banks of the Mao River. There were seven ferrymen when the group of men armed with pistol, Khukuri, and Khaduwa or handmade gun appeared out of nowhere and attacked them. Six of the ferrymen managed to escape leaving their belongings behind.

The ferrymen are from neighbouring Kokrojhar in Assam, India. They reside near the Moa River and ferry people from Chuzergang, Umling, Tarathang and part of Shershong Geogs to and from Gelephu.

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Efforts to control malaria in Gelephu receive lukewarm response

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October 4: There has been a drastic increase in malaria infections in Gelephu this year. To combat the problem, the national vector-borne disease control programme has intensified control measures but officials say cooperation from the public is not forthcoming.

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As part of their efforts, officials go door to door spraying insecticide inside the house. But to their disappointment, they find some of the houses locked. Many are open but the occupants are reluctant to allow them inside.

"Some of the houses are locked. Others do not allow us to come inside their house. They say the insecticide is making the walls dirty." said Pema Dorji.

The problem is faced mainly in the town area. Officials are worried that the control measures they have initiated will not be effective, if they spray insecticide in some houses and leave out the others.

The national vector-borne disease control programme also provides insecticide treated mosquito nets and organize awareness campaigns to educate the public on the importance of keeping their surrounding clean.

Source: BBS


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Land pooling prevents some Gelephu landowners from starting construction

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October 4: In Gelephu, some land owners are complaining that they have not been allowed to start construction while others have been allowed to do so. Construction in the new town planning zone has been suspended since 2000.

Ap Sangay, a Gelephu resident said he was given permission to construct a house as far back as 2006. So he procured the required materials and prepared to begin construction. But then he was told he cannot go ahead. Now his construction material has all but disappeared.

Ap Sangay owns a 13 decimal land.

Municipal officials said only those who own about an acre of land have been granted permission.

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Dema Tshering, another resident has also not been given permission to begin construction. His land also measures only 13 decimals.

"I have been seeking permission since 2003. The timber has started rotting and stones have been stolen." Dema Tshering said.

Chophel Dorji, a municipal official in Gelephu said approval were given to only land owners who own more than an acre of land because it will not hamper the land pooling scheme.

The land pooling is carried out for constructing access roads, drains, and other utilities.

Source: BBS

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Minor raped in Chuzergang, Sarpang

October 1: A six-year-old girl has been raped in Chaskhar village in Chuzergang Geog under Sarpang Dzongkhag. The rapist could not be identified. The incident occurred on September 26 at around 8:30 pm.
The minor is a student of Norbuling Middle Secondary school. She was raped while she was on her way to the toilet.

She was treated at the Gelephu hospital and has now been discharged.
Gelephu police and village leaders are on the lookout for the culprit.

Source: BBS

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