The Talking Mountain

Theme : Weather, Climate and Climate change education Background A school-based action to support the government's plastic ban. With the plastic ban  reinforcement from 1st April 2019, schools across the country stand to support this green  move. Although, most of the schools already have a waste management pledge and actions  in place, this "No Plastic Initiative" will further instill the good values of more sustainable  lifestyles in the schools. Objectives i.    Create awareness on climate change through plastic ban pledges ii.   Instill the value of proper waste management iii.  Encourage staff and students to minimize the use of plastic bottles by       bringing their own reusable drinking cups Target group : Whole school. Program details : 1. Present scientific facts on effects of plastic pollution Here we see that in 2010: global primary production of plastic was 270 million tonnes; global plastic waste was 275 million tonnes...

Theme : Responsible Citizenship ASPnet School Name : Zhemgang Central School Background One of the biggest challenges in Bhutan are the toilets in schools and public. If we think back to our school days, I think we can all remember a time when we were afraid to visit our own toilet, and nearby toilets. School toilets can be extremely daunting particularly for young children if the toilet is dirty, and unfriendly. According to some unofficial records children have frequently reported smelly, dirty or unpleasant toilets in their home, schools, and public places. Therefore, with this activity in place, we create toilets children want to use it. Objectives : 1. understand and realize the importance of hygiene and its impact on daily life 2. actively consult and involve the pupils in managing the toilets 3. implement and maintain an effective toilet cleaning, supervision and inspection system to ensure proper standards throughout the school day Program deta...

Agriculture is now more likely a failed policy hanging over a longer period of time now. Let us keep in mind this loose phrase –If agriculture fails, nothing will succeed. So far, no political agenda is solving this long-standing problem of ours. However, now it is likely becoming a sketchy equation to solve with an ever growing population. Some scholars claimed that ancient hunter-gatherer societies as peaceful paradises, and argue that war and violence began only with the  Agricultural Revolution , when people started to accumulate private property too much than the other.” Over the years, the onion has become a very essential, and unavoidable ingredient in the kitchen in most cuisines. It became a very important staple food for all kinds of people. However, the current price is something very upsetting, and unkind. The price ranges from place to place Nu. 100.00 per kg to Nu.170.00 per kg across the markets which have affected large sections of society including farmers, traders...

Dasho Neten Zangmo (Former Chair of ACC) As a little boy, I heard many good things about this motherly lady –a woman of very different, and unique personality, and smartness. To my best knowledge, she is not as curled as her hair style, for which people regard her as an "Iron Lady." During her tenure she had served in different government offices in various capacities. However, her position in the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was more significant, and visible. During her tenure as ACC boss, she became so famous for her level of personal integrity, and dedicated service above self in serving TSA-WA-SUM with loyalty, and sincerity.   She is still known for her Anti-Corruption personality today in all her footsteps. It was during her time that ACC acts of Bhutan became so tight, rigid, and narrow. However, during the 2018 election period, she came into the big picture, and was the main highlight of BKP as party president. Furthermore, the party was also better kno...

The two pie charts compare the different modes of transportation people used to commute to one university for work, and study percentagewise in the year 2004, and 2009. In general, buses overtook cars to be commuters’ top choice for transport medium.  Overall, the bus, and the cars services were availed the most in 2004, and 2009. However, the choice for both train and bicycle were not very popular, and common.  In 2009, over a half of people (51%) travelling to the university used cars as their main mode of transport, making automobiles the most ideal one, followed by bus with 33%. However, the figure for users experienced a nearly two-fold decrease to 28% in 2004.  The trend of preferring buses to cars could be owing to installation of a new bus stop in 2006 onward.  On the other hand, both bicycle and walking modes of transport seemed the least popular amongst all the people going to university. In 2004, train service availed was just 3%, while it increase...

Writing practice: Bar Chart The bar chart shows/illustrates the sales of 5 different fiction novels namely young adult, classics, mystery, romance, and sci-fic, & fantasy in each year between 2006 to 2010. Y-axis (vertical column) shows the gross income, while x-axis (horizontal) indicates the sold years (2006 to 2010). Overall, the gross earnings show the romance books were sold significantly higher than the rest of the novels throughout the period. However, sci-fic & and fantasy gave the least gross income in each year between 2006, and 2010. The sales of the romance books in the year 2007 was the highest with the gross earnings of little over $110,000.00, and the least sale was in the following year with gross earnings of around $70,000.00. However, the sales of mystery novels in each year was the second highest between 2006 and 2010. In the year 2007 the book earned a gross earnings of little over $80,000.00 but in the rest of the years the sales of the books wer...

Part I: Introduction 1.        Tell me something about your home town or village, what kind of place is it? It's quite a small village, about 60 km away from Damphu town. Indeed, it is a very quiet and beautiful village. We have just a few shops nearby because most of the people are very oriented towards farming culture.  2.        What is the most interesting part of your home town or village? Well, my village doesn't have any holy places, yet people are very religious, kind, and helpful.  3.        What kind of jobs do people in your home town or village do? Most of the people are engage in farming, social works, local government officials, business, and community services. However, we also have some health officers, engineers, and doctors who work in government offices.  4.        Would you say it’s a good place to live? Definitely yes, because people...

Saturday wasn't that great. Champions City fell 11 points behind the top rival Liverpool in EPL fixtures after nervy 14 games down already. Therefore, the hope of winning a third consecutive EPL crown for City is becoming slimmer and daunting. Anyway, I am hoping the best to happen on the City side in the coming days.  However, Sunday was full of different experiences as I could visit recently revived  Dangkhar Menchu  to soak myself despite a hectic schedule. The Menchu is located 8 kms (app. 4.9 miles) away from Zhemgang town towards Trongsa. It was face-lifted jointly by Zhemgang Forest Division, and the people of Dangkhar village for the preparation of recently (Nov. 11 - 13) held "Bhutan Bird Festival" at  Tingtibi .  Perhaps, it was a gift for all of us.  However, as of now, the Menchu is managed by the Dangkhar Community, and is open to all ages, and kinds.  Time : Anytime of the day. However, the best is during weekends and other holidays...

Our Thimphu Valley is teeming with populations of all kinds. It is not only one of the most loved places, but also one of the highly visited cities in Bhutan. All works of people make their visit officially or unofficially at least in their lifetime. It was not long ago, one granny whom I know very closely has visited our Capital City only to find carelessly built buildings, poorly framed drainage systems, and pitiful roads. However, we never give up talking big about "High Tourist Destination, and Carbon Negative Country." Therefore, I write to your reputed self to express my concern over Planting of Trees (greening of urban) in and around our Thimphu city. Although, I have seen you working extremely very hard for the people of the whole 20 Dzongkhags. Over the years, Thimphu has seemingly become one of the crowded places, and there is nothing much we can do now. We need to do something urgently, when the population is still manageable, and grounded, because it seems eve...

Recently I had a trip to Trongsa. The ongoing DNC Bridge construction project between Zhemgang and Trongsa National Highway, which is a few kilometers away from Trongsa Town, had immensely surprised me. It feels good to see Japanese people working absolutely very hard in the land of  Drukpas  (in GNH land). Like no other people, they have a very pure heart to serve our people. Honestly, not even our professionals do this in any field.   Every time I pass across their Bridge it gives me different feelings, the massive satisfaction. Of course, I didn't know the exact number of DNC (Japanese) bridges in Bhutan, but I know most of them are fully serving its purpose. It seems we are absolutely not getting their mission, and the core motives of such grand, and aids of Japanese and the government of Japan. When shall we understand their mission, and the motives? Their Work Ethics. Their testament of quality. Their safety control at the site. Their systematic wo...

Born and brought up in far South of the country, Mr. Bovey Daju has long-standing story of both success and failure. Not everyone is born with Silver Spoon in the mouth. Thus, endurance is what it takes to complete one's short life. Owing to some family obstacles, he didn’t get chance to go to school for any formal education. Since, education during those time was not as easy as today. Unfortunate in many ways. However, he did not stop to keep working hard for his family. As he sits down with his favourite Doma Khamto , he narrates his rich life experiences – "Being the eldest son in a family is not easy. From an early age, he looked after many family matters which in fact, have taught him endless endurance of life. As he helped his parents raise their siblings, he knew he has to be the role model. Back home he not only looks after his younger siblings, but also looks after whole house hold activities. In fact, there are many times where he acted more than a fa...

Every time I come across these heartwarming lines from His Majesty the King, it gives me unparallel hope for living a life. I wish every human leader possessed such greatness and humanness nature, and not their selfish ego. Leadership is in fact, missing here in some context from our leaders/simply boss. With such a caring Royal Words, I shall take a self-promise of serving this nation in my best ability and dedication.                                    LONG LIVE YOUR MAJESTY! “Throughout my reign I will never rule you as a King. I will protect you as a parent, care for you as a brother and serve you as a son. I shall give you everything and keep nothing; I shall live such a life as a good human being that you may find it worthy to serve as an example for your children; I have no personal goals other than to fulfill your hopes and aspirations. I shall always serve you, day a...