December, 2007
U.S. visas for Bhutanese upgraded
22 December, 2007 - Bhutanese students, exchange visitors, and their spouses and children travelling to the U.S. will now get a two-year visa from U.S. embassies and consulates anywhere in the world, says a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two-year visas of the two categories have also ... [more]
Professionalizing Taxi Service
>> With destination signboards on display drivers need not shout anymore Dec 20, 2007 -Thimphu: The Taxi Service Centre that has begun operations from December 3 will not only benefit the cab drivers but also the general public. Comprising of a five member committee at present, the basic objective of the Taxi ... [more]
From vision to reality
19 December, 2007 - It was a moment that carried the weight of Bhutanese history. On the morning of December 17, 2007, exactly 100 years after Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck began the reign of the Wangchuck dynasty, the fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and His Majesty the ... [more]
His Majesty’s National Day address
19 December, 2007 - On this historic day, when the nation is gathered as one, I offer, on behalf of the People and King, our love and gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, whose 34 years of service have brought about a strong, prosperous nation ... [more]
Bhutan celebrates the past, anticipates the future
NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 19 December, 2007 - It was with deep appreciation that the people of Bhutan looked back at the past 100 years as the kingdom celebrated the 100th National Day on December 17, 2007. People around the country were moved when His Majesty King Jigme Khesar offered a ... [more]
1907-2007: a century of success
Bhutan: The birth of monarchy in Bhutan was the country's tryst with unprecedented socioeconomic development. It marked the journey of Bhutan from the old to the new, from internal strife and power struggle to peace and stability.< The hundred years of reign by the successive monarchs tells the story of a ... [more]
Bhutan through 100 years
Dec 17, 2007 -Thimphu: Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck's (1862-1926) reputation as statesman swelled amongst the people of Bhutan when he took over the helm of affairs of eastern Bhutan as Trongsa Penlop in 1882. This, however, injected fear into his adopted brothers Thimphu Dzongpon Alo Dorji and Punakha Dzongpon Phuntsho Dorji. ... [more]
Oberoi Group to invest in Bhutan
Chairman Mr Prithvi R S Oberoi 13 December, 2007 - After a six-year delay, the Oberoi Group of hotels, a luxury hotel chain, has finally decided to come to Bhutan. The plan is to build two luxury hotels in a joint venture with local partners Chhundu Enterprises at an estimated cost of about ... [more]
UMA Paro gets top billing
13 December, 2007 - Condé Nast Traveller has branded UMA Resort in Paro as Asia's top hotel for 2008, according to an American magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. The magazine, which started in 1987, specialises in luxury travel, reviewing high priced hotels, products and services.Besides writing about various exotic locales, ... [more]
GNH and human rights pursue the same goal
>>Mr. Nicholas Rosellini Q. What exactly do we celebrate on the International Human Rights Day? A. Well, we celebrate the day on which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN member states. This happened on December 10, 1948. This year December 10 marks the beginning of the ... [more]