August, 2011
ADC ends with public display of sacred relics
One of the 21 images of Chenre-zig (Avalokiteshvara) which appeared on the vertebrate of Tsangpa Gyarey, the first Gyelwang Drukpa on display at the Narophodrang in Ladakh on August 27. 31 August, 2011 - On the evening of August 27, one of the 21 images of Chenray-zig (Avalokiteshvara) the ... [more]
Policy dialogue with 40 development partners
31 August, 2011 - Bhutan’s first Round Table Meeting after it became a parliamentary democracy wil be held on September 1 and 2 in Thimphu. The 11th Round Table Meeting will discuss Bhutan’s development progress with some 40 development partners. A press release from UNDP said the RTM will be an opportunity ... [more]
Thai-Bhutan Relations – Friendship through films
Pooling talents: The outcome of the workshop will hopefully be a joint production Thai-Bhutan Relations 30 August, 2011 - Around seven Thai film directors and producers are in the capital to attend a two-day workshop on strengthening Thai-Bhutan friendship through films. In these two days, they will share and discuss ideas ... [more]
Annual Drukpa Council
Bhutanese lay helpers, who give of their time and effort, speak about the experience Volunteers abroad: 16 Bhutanese volunteered for the ADC in Ladakh Annual Drukpa Council 29 August, 2011 - It’s not only spiritual reasons that made some 16 Bhutanese volunteers pay their own expense and become a part of ... [more]
Bhutanese safe in New York City
The Bhutanese community in the Big Apple have stayed at home and are safe Tropical Storm Irene 29 August, 2011 - The Bhutanese community in New York, which was hit by tropical storm Irene yesterday, is safe, according to some Bhutanese from the Big Apple. Hundreds of Bhutanese, both working as ... [more]
Practicing as he preaches
He has more than 5,000 followers across Europe and America, and around 80,000 disciples in Asia Gyalwang Drukpa Rinpoche 29 August, 2011 - He does not just teach the Buddha’s four noble truth to disciples that throng from various parts of the world, but is also known for his efforts towards ... [more]
Kawang Mangkel’s Assassin (Part II)
Toeb Chushing’s house in Thinleygang Toeb Chushing 28 August, 2011 - Thimphu’s strong man, Kawang Mangkhel, was believed to be invincible. As the illegitimate son of the fearsome protecting deity, Dechenphug Gaynay, nobody dared to cross his path. The 51st temporal ruler, the Druk Desi Jigme Namgyel (1825-1881) had ... [more]
Bhutan-Singapore to establish air links
Training opportunities for Bhutanese aviation officials is an added benefit Spreading its wings: Drukair needs a third airbus jet to fly to the city state Air Services Agreement 27 August, 2011 - Bhutan and Singapore will establish an air services agreement (ASA) next week, according to the department of civil ... [more]
Labour Market Information Guidebook
Graduates feel misinformed about vacancies, which seem to only exist on paper Labour Market Information Guidebook 27 August, 2011 - Most jobs listed in the labour market information guidebook, which was distributed to the graduates recently by the labour minister, were only on paper. Of the 2,432 vacancies listed in the ... [more]
Make friends with the PM
26 August, 2011 - Looking to add a new friend on popular social networking website - Facebook? Why not add the prime minister of Bhutan. Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley is currently accepting friend requests. On Tuesday morning, Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley’s Facebook ‘like’ or fan page, which is maintained by the prime ... [more]