November, 2008
New dzong gains Tsirang “full dzongkhag stature”
The new Tsirang dzong inaugurated on November 19 22 November, 2008 - The dzong has always served the people, not just as a place for worship and for the government's administrative offices, but also as a structure that promotes the preservation and development of Bhutanese culture. Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley pointed ... [more]
When rice is a luxury
The Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) and the Gyalpoi Zimpoen's office have teamed up to reduce poverty from 23 to 15 percent in the next five years. A Rural Economy Advance Programme (REAP) targeting income poverty intervention has already identified 10 dzongkhags including Lhuentse, Sarpang, Samtse, Zhemgang, Chhukha, Trongsa, Samdrupjongkhar, ... [more]
Bhutan’s Tercham – The naked dance that distracted the devil
The highlight of the Jampa lhakhang tsechu kicks off at midnight 21 November, 2008 - It is almost midnight. The temperature has dropped to 2 degree Celsius. A large gathering of devotees waits in anticipation huddled near Jampa lhakhang in Bumthang, their eyes on the monastery's main door. Exactly at midnight, a ... [more]
…we fell in love with Bhutan
Tashi, I have just written your parents to thank them for their kindness and hospitality while visiting Lungtenphug Primary School. Tashi, you are a gentleman of unexpected surprises! I hope our surprise visit to your father's school did not inconvenience either of your parents. Words are inadequate to express our appreciation ... [more]
Signature campaign against drug abuse
23,330 sign the "We, the children" pledge in a 1,140-paged book TIPPER TIPPED O'ER - Past the weighing bridge but over the tipping threshold 20 November, 2008 - A 1,140-paged book, containing signatures of 23,330 people pledging to live a drug-free life, was submitted to the prime minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y ... [more]
Road to Bhutan: Vintage cars, a grand piano and many musicians
20 November, 2008 - Bhutan is in for a grand treat with two groups of special guests arriving in the country to be a part of the coronation and centenary celebrations. A group of 20 people will arrive in Gelephu today in 10 cars making "music all the way". The group, ... [more]
Keeping Bhutan clean
Her Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck launched the week-long environment campaign, "Keep Bhutan Clean" on November 19 at the Citizen's Initiative for Coronation and Centenary Celebrations (CICCC) ground in Thimphu. Her Royal Highness released two books, Bhutan Environment Outlook 2008 and the State of Environment Report of Thimphu City as ... [more]
Where have we gone wrong? Bhutan’s PM asks
A new promise >> Lyonchen Jigmi Y. Thinley receiving the 1,140-page document containing the pledge and signatures against drug Nov 19, 2008-Thimphu: In the biggest signature campaign in Bhutanese history, more than 23,000 people from across the country promised to shun drug. Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley on Monday received the ... [more]
Tsirang dzong consecration today
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF - People are hopeful of speedy sectoral service from a single administrative centre 19 November, 2008 - His Holiness the Je Khenpo will consecrate the newly constructed Tsirang dzong today. The new dzong, overlooking Kikhor village and spread over ten acres of land, will be the administrative headquarters ... [more]
Where are the plans?
19 November, 2008 - In the aftermath of the Coronation celebrations we are left with a smaller crowd in Thimphu but not necessarily with less congestion. It seems a good time to take stock of the policies, and rules and regulations, that have an impact, not just on the traffic, ... [more]