October, 2010
two bangladeshi ports open for bhutanese importers
till now the only port bhutanese importers used was at kolkata. Regional trade is set to gain momentum as two sea ports in Bangladesh will be soon open for the Bhutanese private sector. Till now the only port Bhutanese importers used was at Kolkata. The economic affairs advisor of the Bangladesh ... [more]
tiger countries to finalize major conservation measures in russia next month
The upcoming tiger summit in Russia is seen as a crucial meet which may determine the future of the big cats from total extinction Copy of tiger captured by hidden camera in Thrumshingla National Park Finally, after two years of consultation among the Tiger Range Countries (TRC), Bhutan and 12 ... [more]
The commonality of climate change
Lyonchhoen urges a united as opposed to divisive approach in keynote address Come Together: The PM delivers the keynote address at the fourth Asian ministerial conference on disaster risk reduction 4th Asian Ministerial Conference 28 October, 2010 - Addressing an audience of 900 participants that included ministers for disaster management from more ... [more]
Humphrey Fellows – People, who are partners in progress
Building Bridges: US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, welcomes the 2010-11 Humphrey fellows at a reception in Washington D.C Humphrey Fellows 28 October, 2010 - “As I travel the world now and meet leaders, who are currently serving, I know many of them had an opportunity to come to the ... [more]
The Dragon’s Gift – 111 artifacts back in one piece
The Dragon’s Gift 28 October, 2010 - Almost three years after touring countries abroad, the 111 religious artifacts returned home yesterday - safe and sound. The artifacts, comprising 46 religious objects, including statues, and 65 thangkas, travelled to the United States, France, Germany and Switzerland. Titled ‘The Dragon’s Gift’, the artifacts were ... [more]
Guwahati: The latest stopover
First Stop: Druk Air made its inaugural flight from Paro to Guwahati on October 26 Drukair 28 October, 2010 - Businessmen in the east can bring in goods from Bangkok like their counterparts in the west. Similarly, government officials have the option of flying abroad from Guwahati, instead of having to ... [more]
Bhutan does much better
The country’s rank of 36 is a 13-place leap 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index 28 October, 2010 - While three-quarters of the 178 nations across the world weighed heavier on the highly corrupt end of the spectrum in the 2010 corruption perceptions index, Bhutan showed a marked improvement. It appeared 36 on ... [more]
His Majesty speaks of the joy of youth
In an age when competition is king, students should not miss out on the simple pleasures of being young Doon School Platinum Jubilee 27 October, 2010 - Unlike in the past, children today are reeling under pressures to perform better in studies, sports and whatever secures their future, characterised by bigger ... [more]
Only for the best
Despite the demand for more graduates, high standards are being maintained ANALYSIS: Bhutan Civil Service Examination 27 October, 2010 - Registration for the Bhutan civil service examination, to be held in November, opened two days ago. About 650 university graduates, who made it through the preliminary examination last month, are eligible to ... [more]
Closer cooperation on the cards
National chambers of commerce will soon sign MoU on heels of Lyonchhoen’s visit BCCI president and Suwon CCI chairman sign a MoU as Lyochhoen looks on Bhutan-Korea Business 27 October, 2010 - Bhutanese and Korean businesses could see increased interaction and cooperation in the future, with the chambers of commerce of ... [more]