November, 2008
Bhutan mourn for Mumbai victims
His Majesty the King, His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, the Prime Minister, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, senoir government officials, representatives from international organisations in Thimphu offered prayers and lit butterlamp for the victims of Mumbai terror and the Kuenra of Tashichhoedzong on Noveber 29. [more]
For youth of Bhutan
29 November, 2008 - The long-awaited recreation complex built by the Youth Development Fund was formally opened yesterday by Her Majesty Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck. It is an extremely valuable facility and could have a very positive impact on our social trends. The first priority is that the complex has to ... [more]
Bhutan condoles Mumbai victims of terrorism
29 November, 2008 - His Majesty the King will offer prayers and butter lamps this morning at the kuenra of the Tashichhodzong for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. His Majesty will be joined by the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the prime minister, cabinet ministers, representatives of the zhung dratshang, ... [more]
Gross National Happiness: Heavier than a mountain
COMMENTARY29 November, 2008 - GNH is the expression of a system of values that defined the Bhutanese system over centuries. Today, Bhutan articulates the need to preserve such traditions and values on the premise that what we have is good and should be preserved through change. Having opened up to so-called ... [more]
IT giants look at Bhutan for investment
Infosys head N R Narayana Murthy (left) and Nasscom chairman Dr Ganesh Natarajan present Lyonchen with a token of appreciation from Indian IT leaders 29 November, 2008 - Around 30 leading Information Technology giants from the global IT capital of Bangalore who are in Thimphu to hold their annual strategy meeting ... [more]
Zero tolerance – Empty claim?
Appointment of Bhutan Post CEO endorsed but board of directors replaced 29 November, 2008 - Are we serious about fighting corruption? The chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Neten Zangmo, asked Kuensel, after the cabinet passed its final ruling on November 25 on the controversial appointment of Bhutan Post corporation ltd's chief ... [more]
Nazhoen Pelri – A cool place for youngsters to hang out
29 November, 2008 - It is just what youth today need. Spread across two and half acres, Nazhoen Pelri (youth paradise), the youth development centre (YDF), offers facilities like sports complex, cafeteria, Internet and skill development programs, all under one roof. It comes at a time when schools are closing for ... [more]
Foreign ministry appointments
29 November, 2008 - Major General V Namgyel, Principal ADC to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, was appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of India. Maj. General Namgyel will replace former minister, Dago Tshering. The foreign secretary, Yeshey Dorji was appointed as the permanent representative to ... [more]
Bhutan’s Monk Body moves to winter residence
29 November, 2008 - WAND OF WELL BEING - HH the Je khenpo blesses devotees as the central monastic body moves to its winter residence in Punakha. Source: Kuenselonline [more]
Buddhist answers to common questions
28 November, 2008 - Lam Shenphen Zangpo answers basic questions that every Bhutanese man, woman, and child on the street wants to know. What is the difference between Buddha and god? A god by very definition is a creator. In the same way that you cannot be an artist if you ... [more]