November, 2009
Bhutan wins best immunisation award
Meanwhile, labs to test pentavalent vaccine are yet to be identified 24 November, 2009 - After three decades of aggressively promoting and achieving 95 percent immunisation coverage, Bhutan’s effort received international recognition on November 19, in Hanoi, Vietnam, when it received the best immunisation performance award. For six different categories, the awards ... [more]
10 chapters for 400 devotees – Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Dzongsar Khentse Rinpoche completed a 4-year series of lessons on November 22 24 November, 2009 - His Eminence Dzongsar Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche gave teachings in English on ‘wisdom’ to about 400 Bhutanese devotees in Thimphu from November 20-22. Wisdom is the 9th chapter of the Mahayana Buddhist text, Jangchub Sempai Chenjug (Guide ... [more]
“Nothing holy, just human interest” – Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
His Eminence Dzongsar Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche 23 November, 2009 - His Eminence Dzongsar Jamyang Khentse Rinpoche, who has made two internationally acclaimed films, The Cup and Travellers and Magicians, spent some time yesterday afternoon answering questions on making films. Did it bother you how your films (The Cup and Travellers and ... [more]
Brazil GNH conference
Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley is interviewed by Brazilian actress and television personality, Maite Pronca, after arriving at Iguacu, Brazil, on November 19, for the fifth International conference on Gross National Happiness. 23 November, 2009 - Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Fifth International ... [more]
women dominate farming sector
Bhutanese women have always been engaged in agricultural, forestry and mining works while men were interested in more administrative and table works, reveals a recent labor ministry survey. According to the Labor Force Survey 2009, some 65% of the Bhutanese population is engaged in agricultural and forestry activities, of which some ... [more]
UN and allied Agencies in Bhutan meet the national media people.
Perhaps for the 1st time, since the establishment of UN and other International offices in Thimphu, a get-to-know gathering over a lunch was hosted by UN Resident Representative at UNDP Complex. The different Agencies gave brief overview of their activities to the gathered Bhutanese print, radio and TV media people. ... [more]
The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan and the policy of secularism
The Central Monastic Body left its summer residence Thimphu on 16th November morning for Punakha where it will reside for the next six months. His Holiness the Jhe Khenpo and around 30 monks with the Relics halted for the might at Thinleygang monastery (half way between Thimphu and Punakha) in ... [more]
Population of Black Necked Cranes on the rise in Phobjikha
November 22: One of the world’s endangered species of birds - the Black Necked Cranes have started flying to their winter habitats in the country. Phobjikha, one of the biggest feeding wetlands has accommodated more than 150 birds already this winter. According to villager elders, the population of Black Necked ... [more]
Population of Black Necked Cranes on the rise in Phobjikha
November 22: One of the world’s endangered species of birds - the Black Necked Cranes have started flying to their winter habitats in the country. Phobjikha, one of the biggest feeding wetlands has accommodated more than 150 birds already this winter. According to villager elders, the population of Black Necked Cranes ... [more]
PM addresses GNH Conference in Brazil
November 22: Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Fifth International Conference on Gross National Happiness (GNH) in Brazil yesterday. Addressing about a thousand participants including senior officials and prominent academicians, the Prime Minister explained the evolution and the concept of GNH, its ... [more]