July, 2009
Third session ends on high note
Special session to be held in August to deal with unfinished business First Parliament 31 July, 2009 - His Majesty the King commended the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, the Opposition party and the National Council for their contribution to the successful democratic process, while addressing the concluding ceremony of the third ... [more]
A new kind of bakery in Thimphu
July 30: Located in Kawanjangsa in Thimphu, Big Bakery was formally opened today. It is a special bakery. A special bakery, because, the bread, cookies and the cakes sold here are baked by physically disadvantaged children. It was established by Draktsho Vocational Training Institute. Speaking at the opening, Jigme Wangmo from ... [more]
Foreign Minister meets with US Law makers in Washington DC
July 30: The Foreign Minister Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering met with Senator John McCain, Senator Joseph Lieberman, and other prominent representatives in Washington DC this week. Among others, they discussed the desirability of increasing scholarships for Bhutanese students to study in the US. Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering informed them that under the leadership of ... [more]
Royal Address at the Concluding Ceremony of the 3rd Session of Parliament
On the occasion of the concluding ceremony of the 3rd session of Parliament, I congratulate the elected government of the Druk Phuensum Tshokpa on the completion of one year and four months in office. In these early days of a new political system while bearing great responsibilities you have, despite ... [more]
Special session for stalled bills
The local govt. and civil service bills failed to pass thanks to some difference of opinion and much confusion 30 July, 2009 - The parliament late last night resolved that it would request His Majesty the King for a special session starting August 17 after the two “urgent” bills, the ... [more]
His Majesty grants audience to former External Affairs Secretary
July 28: His Majesty the King granted audience to the Special Envoy of the Indian Prime Minister for Climate Change and the former External Affairs Secretary, Mr. Shyam Saran, at the Tashichhodzong today. Mr. Shyam Saran was appointed as special envoy of Prime Minister on Nuclear issue and also as special ... [more]