His Majesty the King said that the close ties of friendship and India’s unstinted support have been central to Bhutan’s socio-economic achievements and prosperity. Most recently India had provided important financial and technical assistance in Bhutan’s preparations for democratic elections.
His Majesty granted an audience to the prime minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, who […]
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17th May, 2008
Eco-tourism in the Bhutan’s major parks and sanctuaries
In a major initiative, the department of forests (DoF) is looking into promoting eco-tourism in the country’s major parks and sanctuaries.
This means opening up more routes to tourists and Bhutanese to explore Bhutan’s wildlife like never before. “We have protected our natural resources and will continue to do so but the only difference is making […]
Bhutanese archers who participated in the South Asian Archery Championship brought home 26 medals, 19 silver and seven bronze. The championship was held in Jamshedpur in India from March 5 to March 10.
The Chairman of the Bhutan Olympic Committee, the former Works and Human Settlement Minister Kunzang Dorji awarded cash prizes to the archers who […]
Ruth Dreifuss, 68, became the first woman in history to hold the office of president of the Swiss Confederation when she was elected in 1999. She has had a varied professional career working as a secretary in a hotel, an editor of a weekly paper and a junior lecturer in national accounts until she […]
16th May, 2008
PM Dr Manmohan Singh of India arrived in Paro, Bhutan Today
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh of India arrived in Paro at 11:30 am today on a two-day state visit during which he is expected to address the first joint session of the Bhutanese parliament tomorrow.
Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley, flanked by several cabinet ministers and senior government officials, personally received Dr Manmohan Singh at the […]
The export of Matsutake mushroom, locally known as Sangay Shamu, has fallen drastically.
In the 1990s, Bhutan exported about 10 tons of Matsutake mushroom every year. In 2007, figure fell to three tons.
Export of mushroom especially Matsutake began in the early nineties.
According to records maintained by the National Mushroom Centre in Simtokha in Thimphu the export […]
14th May, 2008
Bhutan facing drugs with young youth problems
At a glance Ugyen Tenzin, 23, looks normal. He’s a tall, well dressed, good looking young man. But he is perpetually in a warped state of mind.
He’s been that way since his college days in India when he first tried two spasmo proxyvon tablets that made him feel hyperactive. Now, five years later, he takes […]
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, the governing party is in the process of establishing eight bureaus which will help ensure transparency, accountability and efficiency.
The eight bureaus are Bureau of Policy and Planning, Bureau of Organization and Management, Bureau of Programmme Monitoring and Evaluation, Bureau of Youth and Employment, Bureau of Women Affairs, Bureau of Fund Raising, Bureau […]
The Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh will visit Bhutan from May 16 to May 17.
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by the National Security Advisor Mr. M.K Narayanan, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. T.K Nair, Foreign Secretary Mr. Shivshankar Menon, Joint Secretary North Ms. Preeti Saran, and other senior officials.
A news […]
Residents of Changbangdu in Thimphu are still waiting for the road which the Thimphu City Corporation has promised them few years ago.
Changbangdu village is situated on a hill overlooking the Thimphu valley. With 50 households, the village is home to hundreds of people.
In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the main town, Changbangdu is […]
