The Trashigang National Council elect, Dasho Dr. Sonam Kinga, has been elected as the Chairperson of the National Council this morning. He secured 15 votes out of the 25 votes cast. The other two aspirants were Gasa elect, Sangay Khandu, and Pema Gatshel elect, Jigmi Rinzin. They secured 8 votes and 2 votes respectively. The [...]
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This is the first time that an Interim Government has been set up following the enactment of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The interim government, after extensive deliberations and careful examination of Constitutional provisions and the Royal Kasho, has decided to function on the same principles as the government. The Cabinet Secretariat will [...]
3rd May, 2013
Bhutan Celebrates Olympic Day
Coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Third Druk Gyalpo, today, the Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) observed its Olympic Day. This year, the event was organized at Gedu, Chhukha. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, the President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee graced the event. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck was received [...]
30th Apr, 2013
Bhutan Rhododendron Festival
DAY 1 (Saturday 11th May 2013) Morning Arrival of guests (welcoming of Guests) (Meto Peri Tshogpa) Opening Ceremony Cultural Show (Meto Peri Tshogpa to make the programs and timing) - Zhungdra/Boedra (Renakha Community, Toeb Geog) - Taa dang Dhom gei chaam and Zhanag chaam (Toeb and Chang) - Kongtha/Baa jaa lee/lium/ (Toeb Geog) - Rigsar [...]
His Majesty the King summoned the Chief Justice and the Chief Election Commissioner and granted Kashos for the formation of the interim government, and the NA election dates at the Tashichhodzong, today. The Chief Justice along with six others were summoned to the throne room and granted a Royal Kasho to form the interim government. [...]
26th Apr, 2013
Two new species of Rhododendron have been found in Bhutan
Two new species of Rhododendron have been found in the country. These species- now named the Khochii-var album and Princenamgiae- were discovered by forest officials at Dochula while collecting rhododendron flower specimens for the upcoming Rhododendron Festival, says the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests. Khochii-var album has white flowers while Princenamgiae has [...]
26th Apr, 2013
The Ambassador of Afghanistan and Serbia presented their credentials to His Majesty the King
The Ambassador designates of Afghanistan and Serbia presented their credentials to His Majesty the King today. The Ambassador of Afghanistan, Shaida Mohammed Abdali, served as the Deputy National Security Advisor and Special Assistant to the President of Afghanistan prior to his current appointment. He had also worked with a number of international humanitarian relief organizations [...]
24th Apr, 2013
20 National Council of Bhutan 2013
While less than 50 percent voters made it, the result was not in favour of most former council members and women candidates About 45.17 percent of the Bhutanese electorate went to polls yesterday to vote in 20 representatives that will be a part of the country’s second National Council members. This means about 171,564 [...]
18th Apr, 2013
Prime Minister, National Assembly Speaker and Cabinet Ministers received a farewell audience with His Holiness the Je Khenpo
Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley, National Assembly Speaker, Jigme Tshultim, and Cabinet Ministers received a farewell audience with His Holiness the Je Khenpo in Punakha Dzong, today. Source: BBS
16th Apr, 2013
Bhutan living standard survey 2012
The most common asset owned by Bhutanese households is cellular ‘phone according to the Bhutan living standard survey (BLSS) 2012 with 93 percent of households surveyed owning the gadget. It was only 39 percent five years ago when the 2007 BLSS was carried out, four years after cellular services were launched. As of December 2012, [...]
