December, 2008
Bhutan Quiz: The battle of brains and buzzers
THE WINNERS - Rigzoey celebrating their victory 17 December, 2008 - The ‘close connexion’ was cracked. The ‘close encounter’ was braved. And the best survived. No casualties, for brains and buzzers were the only weapons used. The ultimate battle of gray matters is over but not the talk. Besides questions and answers, ... [more]
Bhutan Coronation & Centenary tennis championship
17 December, 2008 - To mark the centenary and coronation celebration, the Bhutan tennis federation (BTF) has organised an open tennis championship, which started last Saturday, December 13, at the Changlimithang tennis centre. About 70 participants have registered for five different categories: senior singles, men’s open singles, women’s open singles, junior ... [more]
Bhutan records first ever win (and loss!)
17 December, 2008 - Bhutan’s U-19 women’s cricket team clinched their first international victory by 14 runs against Singapore on December 13 at the Chiangmai Gymkhana cricket ground, Thailand. After winning the toss, Bhutan elected to bat first in the 25-over match. They got off to a bad start, losing their ... [more]
The Christophers visit Bhutan four in a row
16 December, 2008 - The unique culture and tradition, pristine environment and beautiful trekking routes make Bhutan one of the best tourist destinations in the world. But, for the Christopher family from the United Kingdom, there is more than that. “Bhutan is very child-friendly,” said Christopher, 51, who has been visiting ... [more]
The 11 galleries of the Ta-dzong museum
The Raven Crown, designed by Lam Jangchub Tsendrue 15 December, 2008 - The newly consecrated Ta-dzong museum gives a glimpse of Bhutan in the last 100 years with two galleries showcasing the history of monarchy in Bhutan with many royal possessions. Starting from the ground floor the first gallery showcases the guardians ... [more]
Bhutan’s 2nd largest park inaugurated
Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley installs the Sachu Bum-ter to inaugurate the parlk 15 December, 2008 - It was a tribute to the Wangchuck dynasty for a century of visionary leadership in conservation of Bhutan’s rich natural heritage. And for once, it was the only protected area comprising of all four national ... [more]
Research centre at Sherubtse college
15 December, 2008 - Come 2009 and lecturers and students of Sherubtse College will be conducting research in population and development, facilitated by the newly established centre for population and development studies formally inaugurated on December 12. According to a college source, the centre would serve as a nucleus of research ... [more]
All’s well that ends well
13 December, 2008 - We had an issue. We solved it. This week we acknowledge that we will make mistakes and we take comfort in the fact that we can correct them. The system is coming into place. The issue was the local government elections. We are not quite ready for ... [more]
Mangdueps’ day to remember
A PRICED POSSESSION: Women of Mangdue with the gift from His Majesty 13 December, 2008 - People around the country are adding a new item to their chhoesham (altar), the spiritual heart of a Bhutanese home. This is the folder that carries the portrait of His Majesty and a commemorative Coronation ... [more]
Expanded Dechenphu lhakhang consecrated
Dechenphu lhakhang 13 December, 2008 - Archers seek his assistance to win tournaments. Children pray to him to get through exams. The sick pray to him for recovery. Officials go to him for a successful seminar. Farmers ask him for rain. If Bhutan went to war, the soldiers would pray to ... [more]