Bhutan Observer
Bhutan Observer
Guiding Principles - That all things exist in interdependence is an age-old wisdom, and we at Bhutan Observer have taken this principle to heart. We recognize that we are an integral part of this society and have a role to play in reporting the news in a fair and balanced way. Our sole objective is to uphold and strengthen the values and principles that bind this small, but great kingdom. We are a voice with a conscience, and our efforts are honed at enriching peopleÌs lives through unbiased content intended to inform, educate and entertain.
The world is in constant flux, often changing at a confusing pace, and only through recognizing our relationship with our surroundings and by active participation in events that shape our lives can we create conditions for a positive future. As a media outlet, we are in an honoured position to provide opportunity for such reflection and interaction, and so in addition to our regular features we have introduced online ÎLetters to the EditorÌ column, ÎReaderÌs VoiceÌ page, CitzensÌ News and ÎOn-line ForumÌ. Through these outlets,
our readers are encouraged to freely express their opinions about events that touch them personally as well those that affect the nation as whole.
Origins - Democracy was a daunting prospect for many of the kingdomÌs citizens, and to assist in the transition and ensured that a vibrant and healthy parliamentary system ensued, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo envisioned establishing a private print media. Bhutan Observer humbly accepted the challenge, and on 2 June, 2006 the nationÌs first ever private bilingual newspaper hit the stands.
Dzongkha Edition - Druk Nelug is the Dzongkha edition of Bhutan Observer. Financially, this wing of our organization is a liability. Yet, we feel it is our social obligation to promote our national language and provide news to citizens who can read Dzongkha, especially those in rural areas. Druk Nelug is circulated in all corners of the kingdom, and we continue to publish it with renewed vigour and commitment.
Operations - Bhutan Observer is a private limited company operating with 50 staff in editorial, commercial, administration, and management sections. Much has been accomplished since our inauguration, but we are not complacent. Instead, we continuously and vigorously strive to improve and up-grade the quality of our paper, and to achieve this end we have not shied away from enlisting some of the best professionals in the print media field. Providing the public with unbiased and objective news is our passion and our goal. To this, we remain steadfast.
We are staunchly independent and not accountable to shareholders or aligned with any group, whether political, commercial, social, cultural, religious, linguistic, regional, communal, and ethnic or gender based. In this way, we are able to remain true to our founding principles and provide unbiased news and act as a social watchdog. A free and unbiased press is crucial to a thriving democracy. We pride ourselves at being at the heart of such a process.
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Do you think that the existing punishment for rapists is enough?
No (84%, 278 Votes)
Yes (17%, 56 Votes)
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Zakar for Tuesday October 21 2008
22nd Day of the 8th Month - Earth Rat Year
Auspicious for: Morning till 8 am the day is auspicious, thus it is good only to do daily chores and offerings.
Inauspicious for: Construction of new ten-sung, conducting consecration and blessing ceremonies, arranging marriage, doing jin-seg, shifting houses, starting construction of houses, taking death body out of the houses, commencing business, making and taking medicines, calling upon superiors and holding discussions.
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