Shingkhar GC road Construction I

Road construction is the topmost priority for the government of now and then, and it is the basic necessity for the socio-economic development to prosper. Considering the vital importance of rapid economic development, the Department of Roads (DoR) started improvement works on existing highways. The Department of Roads took over the construction of Gewog Connectivity (GC) roads from Dzongkhags (districts) in accordance with the government's fiscal policies and measures for quality road construction and the stated road development network of the country. 

Therang-Shingkhar GC road alignment

DoR, Regional Office Tingtibi, took over the GC roads on 2^nd July 2013. During the handover, the Shingkhar and Bardo GC roads in Upper Kheng were under construction under Zhemgang Dzongkhag. The road networks in Lower Kheng are well-developed.

It was my pleasure to take over the projects of Upper Kheng in the capacity of a fresh college graduate as a project engineer.

Upper Kheng is the most remote part of the nation. People had to walk days and nights to reach Dakphey, the current takeoff point of the Upper Kheng roads. Many repeated pleas in the past regarding the road construction were made to the government but in vain.  The settlements are scattered, and it would cost a huge amount. At some point people were asked to resettle in southern Bhutan, considering the difficult geographical terrain.

With major funding from the Government of India (GoI), road construction to the UK was begun in early 2000. The road was only till Buli, Nangkor Gewog. The Ministry of Agriculture constructed the road as a farm road. It is said that people with joy prostrate, considering the road as a craving gift for the Khengpas. The tears of happiness wet the eyes and relieved the hardship of mundane suffering to walk and walk.

That was the welcoming moment of happiness for the Khengpas of the UK and the beginning of economic development with road connectivity.

In 2007, Dzongkhag started the road construction from Buli until the Therang junction that benefits Bardo and Shingkhar Gewog. The road passes through Malaya, the highest peak between Shingkhar and Nangkor Gewog.

From Nimshong until Therang, DoR took up the road construction as deposit work. The roads to Bardo and Shingkhar Gewog diverge from Therang junction. The 11.34 km road to Shingkhar Gewog and the 27.1 km road to Khomshar are under construction; the work started in 2013. 

That marked the inception of road history in the UK, and I will discuss its subsequent controversy shortly. 

Fourth King’s Birthday Celebration

11^th November, the day marked the 60^th birth anniversary of His Majesty, the fourth Dragon King of Bhutan, and the undeniably legendary of our times. He was enthroned as king at the age of seventeen. His majesty abdicated the golden throne after his prosperous reign of 34 years.

The nation celebrated the joyous occasion of the 60th birth anniversary. To mark the day and to offer humble dedication and prayer, a picnic was organized at Chamkhar Chu for the construction workers under the Nimshong Subdivision Office, Upper Kheng, Zhemgang, Department of Roads. Almost around seventy individuals joined the picnic and celebrated the day in the presence of the Forest Range Officer from the Nimshong Forest Range Office and site engineers from various sites under the subdivision office.

The project engineer of the division read out the message of the honorable minister of the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement to the workers. The project engineer informed the gathering about the economic and social development benefits of the road construction, and he is conversant with the benefits that the road will provide.  He also informed the workers and thanked them for serving the nation in every possible way by working on road construction works in Bardo and Shingkhar Gewog. He also acknowledged the public of Nimshong village for rigorously helping in the maintenance of the Buli-Therang GC road.

The project engineer is reading out the honorable minister's letter

The day ends with a smile on everyone’s face with contentment to serve the best they can. Thank you, people, for making the day wonderful, and I wish happiness and prosperous welfare and public-friendly road construction. 

If I die young....

Thank you, people, for making me believe that such people do exist in this seemingly mundane world. If I die young, I wouldn’t have to face knowing all those grievances that they have to claim for.

People say life is all about experience. It is all about serving others. I am serving others, and I don’t mind getting lost in that service.

Today, people express one opinion, but tomorrow they may express a completely different one. Here in front of me they will promise, and tomorrow they are otherwise. People are unbelievable. Today the river is flowing down, and tomorrow it is the same. Here in front of me the sun rises from the east, and tomorrow it will be the same. Nature remains unchanged. It is people who change, not nature. If I die young, I won’t have to face the dishonest nature of a timid mind.

Within not even a year of my working life, from grassroots to the top, I got to climb. The journey got to deal with all about fear and challenges. Why should the root be strong? And why should the tree topple if the roots are not strong? We stand united. Divided we fall. If I die young, I won’t know the reality of united we stand.

Democracy isn’t all about shouting grievances. It comes with responsibility and accountability. I am not responsible for teaching you democracy. I am responsible to serve you as best I can. Let democracy flourish, not be blemished with autocracy. But first understand it and act. If I die young, I wouldn’t have to bear the grumble of misconstrued democracy.

Sun, as it claims, is fearless.  Through my lens...

The sunflower claims the sun for its own and is idle and firm where I am. From the mild bud to the sunny, fearless flower, I will accomplish my goals and embrace life fully.

Life is all about experiences, and if I die young, I won’t experience what it is.

Two Lines Poem

Far and beyond the legend by the name Moon,

Shine to the lost man in the jungle to be a boon.

Love intricate shalt thou felt in thy purest heart

Giggling to thou boos when my hand on thine breast

Craziest is that beast for me to dangle down thus far

Come on; worth thy life mingle in the bar

Blind I am to see the faith and fate

Else, the flower would bloom in the beautiful lawn.

Lunatic I am for writing these shitty two lines poem

Fanatic I shall ever fly with the rhythm on biome.

I love thee on that lanky mad chic

Heart shalt thou bereft if betrayed.

 

The Desktop Background

The passion and desire to be a talented photographer come with challenges and frustrations. Photographing those moving objects is much more exasperating. I was hunting for the best to capture and save it as my screen background on my laptop. Finally, I was able to capture a photo that I consider good, and I hope to add more excellent images to my collection in the future.

Zhemgang is rooted in jungles. These jungles house millions of beautiful flora, fauna, animals, birds, and creatures. Loitering and leisure in that seemingly mundane world are the best. I love to live and see those beautiful, lively aromas of nature surrounding me. Yes, I hold a deep affection for Zhemgang, and I am dedicated to serving the residents of remote villages in Upper Kheng. 

A beautiful butterfly sit on the golden flower

Never knew that time to capture

Yet blind I am to see faith and fate. 

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Started What I Love to do...

Do the call of what thy passion desires.

Struggle to reach where it might take thee.

Just start and go...

Don't wait for tomorrows to come

For tomorrow never comes!

I started to photograph. Those are a few shots that seem good! I hope I can capture the beauty of heavenly Zhemgang and its richness in the wild.  Wish me luck!!!

Blogging vacation for long

The situation left me idle, idle that was totally silent.

The fact is simple and straightforward—I was new to work.

Study and work are two entirely different things to consider and believe.

Yes, working with no guidance is tough and challenging.

More challenging is that you are someone's immediate head.

When I have to decide and give directions, that is tougher.

The toughest is when you have to deal with a larger interest, the public.

It becomes more controversial when many grievances collide.

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Yes, I am working selflessly dedicated to benefits for larger interests.  

The UK times in those seemingly mundane arenas shall prevail ever.

The good news is that the UK is developing as time gallops.

I am living a life in Upper Kheng, the UK times of my time. 

Go, Go, Gone~

In those colors of maroon and saffron robes, I see the dharma breath high and varied.

Flapping through the zigzag path to the hermit top, I flap my ears—I hear

The bounty-rich religious cymbal enticingly entangle my thoughts.’

The thoughts of a worthless lone being mystified in an arena of Nirvana beyond concept. 

At Terday nay and Nabji Lhakhang

I sing and sing until thy hear my song.

The song that was composed for the selfless.

Come, little butterfly, at your pace, you carry my message.

Well, the river shalt be fast, or else I sing to the wind, the fastest.

I am deep into the emotions; emotions unveil the laconic of my song. 

Fortunate was I to visit Terda Ney (secret place) at Nabji under Trongsa Dzongkhag. I hope I can visit more such places in the near future. 

I am frequently away to the places where it is worth being. Bloggers, I plead for mercy in failing to read your updates. 

Thank you

~Sangay

The Wonderland

Sometime, one time in lifetime,

One day that day in that time,

You and me in our time together,

It was a fun time transient well in our arena.

Good or bad the thing may be,

Sad and happy the moment be,

Hi and bye thy utter succinctly.

Life shalt worth living for tomorrows leave past.

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Among those huge rich mountains,

Dwelling for the good of people,

Leaving the self for the sake of others in hermit

Thou shall be the legendary archetype.

A fine white steed gallops steadfastly,

Esoteric taste in clothes thy fear,

Oh! That is not that to consider…

I dream my wonderland