April, 2008
Bhutan bags 21 new birds
Brahminy starling 29 April, 2008 - Besides being home to some of the world's endangered bird species, Bhutan has recorded 21 new additional species, adding to its high floral and faunal diversity, according to officials of the nature conservation division. With the additional species, the country has now recorded a total of ... [more]
To serve without fear or favour
Oath or Affirmation of Office "I, ...... do solemnly swear/affirm that I shall uphold the sovereignty and integrity of Bhutan faithfully, conscientiously discharge my duties in the service of the Tsa-wa-sum and perform the duties of my office without fear or favour to the best of my ability, ... [more]
1st joint sitting to endorse draft Constitution
>> The cabinet poses for the media after its first meeting on Monday April 18, 2008 - Thimphu: The draft Constitution of Bhutan is expected to be tabled for endorsement at the first joint sitting of the parliament expected sometime in the beginning of May. This was discussed among a host of ... [more]
Dragon Kingdom’s Date with Democracy
Bhutan's Historic Transition from Absolute Monarchy to Absolute Majority17 April, 2008 - From the bombshell His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo dropped on his unsuspecting subjects on 9 December 2006 to the electoral rout meted out by Druk Phuensum Tshogpa on 27 March 2008, Bhutan's roller-coaster ride from monarchy to democracy ... [more]
Drukair Chief Stands Down
April 13, 2008-Thimphu: Druk Air Managing Director Sangay Tenzin stood down from the post citing moral responsibility after two of the airline's pilots left for better opportunity abroad. Sangay Tenzin handed over his resignation to the Board of Directors on March 28 during an emergency meeting held to discuss about the ... [more]
Professinalism is exceptional
Bhutan is a beautiful country, un-spoilt, lush and still to somewhat innocent. Apart from the sites and activities - the warmth of our tour guide and driver has been exceptional as their professionalism is exceptional. - Alan Arab, Canberra, AUSTRALIA [more]
Remaining constant through change
9 April, 2008 - What is democracy going to bring us? How is it going to be different from the past? A straight answer to this would be that, looking back at an era of incredible development, we will be extremely lucky if can achieve nearly as much as we ... [more]
The DPT government’s cabinet ministers
Prime Minister Works and Human Settlements Economic Affairs Finance Foreign Affairs Health Home and Cultural Affairs Education Agriculture Information and Communications Labour and human Resources Source: Kuenselonline [more]
His Majesty to confer Dakyen on PM today
9 April, 2008 - His Majesty the King will confer Dakyen on the Prime Minister of Bhutan's first democratically elected government, Jigmi Yoezer Thinley, at the Throne Room in Tashichhodzong today. According to the cabinet secretariat, after receiving the ceremonial scarf from His Majesty, formerly endorsing him as the first Prime ... [more]
Gelephu + Airport = “Hub of Hubs”
7 April, 2008 - Of the numerous development strategies outlined in the draft 10th plan, building an international airport in Gelephu seems to have caught the attention of many people. The possibility of an airport in Gelephu was talked about even before the plan was drafted and people residing in urban ... [more]