Test tube cordyceps - Artificial cultivation a real possibilityHighlanders in Bhutan need not set out on wild cordyceps expeditions if the research on domesticating Cordyceps sinensis, locally known as Yartsa Goenbub, proves successful, say researchers.
Researchers at the renewable natural resources research centre (RNR-RC) in Bumthang are trying to see if cordyceps can be cultivated in […]
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19th Jul, 2008
Bhutan test tube cordycep research
18th Jul, 2008
The signing of the Constitution of Bhutan
The Draft Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan will be signed on Friday, July 18. A news release from the office of the Prime Minister, says the Constitution will be signed by His Majesty the King and other designated representatives of the people in the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong.
The four Lopens of the Zhung Dratshang […]
17th Jul, 2008
Bhutan Tourism Policy and Bill
A tourism bill and tourism policy, both awaiting some minor changes and final approvals, will bring some radical, fresh and far-reaching changes to how tourism has been conducted in Bhutan so far. The bill and policy will be complementary with the bill providing a legal basis for any tourism policy for Bhutan.
The bill so far […]
17th Jul, 2008
The Two Prime Ministers
The Prime Minister Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley met with his Indian counterpart Dr. Manmohan Singh yesterday.
Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley was accorded a ceremonial reception in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan where he was also presented a guard of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinely said it is […]
17th Jul, 2008
The state visit by Bhutan’s Prime Minister to India
The minister for power, Mr S K Shinde, calls on Lyonchhen Jigmi Y ThinleyThe state visit by Bhutan’s prime minister, Lyonchhen Jigmi Thinley, to India is his first foreign visit as the elected prime minister. It follows the historic visit by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to Bhutan in May, his first bilateral visit to […]
For spectators who watch both football and archery, yesterday’s final of the coronation shield archery tournament at Changlimithang archery range reminded of the Turkey-Czechoslovakia match during the EURO 2008 quarterfinals.
Like the Turks who came behind from two goals to beat the Czechs, team Dr Tobgay came back strong after losing the first game to Talo-Nobgang, […]
The state visit by Bhutan’s prime minister, Lyonchhen Jigmi Thinley, to India is his first foreign visit as the elected prime minister. It follows the historic visit by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to Bhutan in May, his first bilateral visit to a SAARC nation, and the first foreign leader to visit Bhutan after […]
16th Jul, 2008
His Holiness the Je Khenpo appoints Lams
His Holiness the Je Khenpo awarded Tashi Khadar to the former Tango Dubdey Principal, Lopen Kinzang Wangdi, the former Vice Principal of Talo Shedra, Lopen Damcho Gyeltshen and the former Kangjub of Toeb Thinleygang lhakhang at the Tachichhodzong yesterday morning.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo awarded Tashi khadhar to the former Tango Dzongkha Dubdey Principal, […]
15th Jul, 2008
HRH Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck arrived Bhutan
His Royal Highness Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck arrived in the Kingdom yesterday from the US where he led the Bhutanese delegation to the 42nd Smithsonian folklife festival in Washington DC.
Upon arrival at the Paro airport, His Royal Highness Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck was received by the Home and Cultural Affairs Minister Lyonpo Minjur Dorji, […]
15th Jul, 2008
The Mother and Child Health handbook
Common cold, skin infections, diarrhoea and skin disorders were the main cause of health problems for children under five years old in Bhutan, according to the annual health bulletin 2008.
Last year 54,781 cases of common cold, 22,472 cases of diarrhoea, and 23,817 cases of skin infections were recorded across the country.
Of the 13,851 children born […]
