March, 2011
Archives of the earth
Understanding a science that disinters buried history A portion of the Drapham dzong Drapham Dzong 28 March, 2010 - It was a cold November morning in Bumthang, where construction work was on to build a renewable natural resources (RNR) centre. It was 1998. “The first day on excavating the foundation, the contractor ... [more]
40th Anniversary of Independence of Bangladesh
28 March, 2010 - His Majesty the King onboard of the Bangladesh Navy ship LCT Shakti Sanchar on a tour of the Buriganga river. His Majesty was the Guest of Honour at the 40th Anniversary of Independence of Bangladesh. Source: kuenselonline [more]
First commercial plantation in Bhutan
Undertaken by the Samdhen group, the project is expected to boost the local economy In Sipsoo : The plantation will grow out of this nursery this year Sipsoo, Samtse 28 March, 2010 - Having completed most of the major paperwork, the nation’s first commercial coffee plantation at Sipsoo in Samtse that ... [more]
What else do Buddhism and GNH share in common?
The author argues that both the life and development philosophies have suffered debasement Perspective 27 March, 2011 - Buddhism was so pure when it was born and first delivered to the world. Since then the great vehicle of compassion has been through an evolutionary process of constant ... [more]
Forest Wealth
Ringshu in exchange for training in weaving Forest Wealth 27 March, 2011 - Villagers of remote Re-mung village in Orong gewog under Samdrupjongkhar are exchanging ringshu, raw material to weave cane products, such as bangchungs, for the training provided by the Kangpara weavers. This initiative of the Samdrupjongkhar ... [more]
Media Council
Establishing a body more acceptable than the bureaucratic BICMA Media Council 27 March, 2011 - In an effort to ensure ethical and responsible behaviour by all local media, the government will establish a media council by September this year. The forming of the media council is also expected to ... [more]
Next Generation Network – For a service at the speed of thought!
The Next Generation network is expected to bring about tremendous internet speed Bhutan Telecom 27 March, 2011 - Bhutan Telecom is laying out a new system in the country’s telecommunication network that will increase internet speed to 10 giga bits per second (10gbps) from the present 626mbps. Called the ... [more]
The biogas capital of Bhutan
91 households are the beneficiaries of a UNDP GEF small grants programme Bovine intervention: A digester in Hangay and (inset) its gas in use Hangay, Sipsu 25 March, 2011 - Gauri Shankar’s six cows not only provide him butter, cheese and milk, but also the energy to heat and ... [more]
Participatory Management Planning
Participatory Management Planning 25 March, 2011 - Local leaders of four western dzongkhags are meeting with forest officials and park rangers to discuss management issues of the Jigme Dorji National Park. In the participatory management planning workshop that began yesterday in Thimphu, agriculture minister, (Dr) Pema Gyamtsho, said, “We see the ... [more]
King of Bhutan in Bangladesh
His Majesty is welcomed to Dhaka, Bangladesh, with a Guard of Honour yesterday. His Majesty is on a four-day state visit. Source: kuenselonline [more]