September, 2011
Building a common goal
Thimphu: The ninth meeting of SAARC environment ministers and the fourth meeting of the technical committee on environment and forestry successfully concluded in the capital yesterday. Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, the Minister-in-Charge of the Bhutanese government, graced the inaugural ceremony of the meeting as the chief guest. He stated that though Bhutan ... [more]
International Union of Architects
Lyonchhoen speaks on architecture and its relation to a sustainable and happy society International Union of Architects 29 September, 2011 - Despite not having an architectural background, Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley delivered a keynote speech at a global meeting on architecture being held in Tokyo, Japan. The triennial meeting, hosted by ... [more]
Traditional crafts for economic growth
Thimphu: Residents here have been wondering about the odd looking skeletal bamboo structures being erected along the Norzin Lam, the main street. The upcoming bamboo structures along Bhutan’s main street will be the country’s first crafts bazaar, which will focus on economic growth through cultural promotion, a part of the Accelerating ... [more]
A Majestic Gesture
Thimphu: His Majesty the King yesterday visited the gewogs of Tsento and Doteng in Paro to see the damages caused by the earthquake of September 18. Addressing the people and local government officials who had gathered in Jitsiphu and Pasochukha, under temporary tarpaulin sheds built among the rice fields, His Majesty ... [more]
Japan GNH Society
Arriving in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday, the Prime Minister Jigme Y Thinley patronized the newly founded Japan GNH Society and congratulated the members for having set up such an association in Japan. The PM informed that the UN General Assembly has adopted Bhutan’s resolution of a holistic and a sustainable future for ... [more]
Japanese PM reassures support
The Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda expressed Japan’s deepest sympathy for the damages caused by the recent earthquake in Bhutan to Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley as the latter called on him in Tokyo, yesterday. He also assured that Japan will continue assisting Bhutan. The Japanese Prime Minister (PM) also extended his appreciation ... [more]
Home away from home
Phuentsholing: The construction of a Buddhist temple and a guesthouse on the two-acre land, in Rajgir, Bihar, which was given to Bhutan earlier this year by the state government of Bihar will begin next year. The Royal Government of Bhutan is expected to officially take over the land given by ... [more]
Green Hiker Campaign
To save the golden goose A collaborative enterprise to raise environmental awareness, inter alia, among tour operators Practical lessons: Hongtsho school students learn the names of flowers and plants along the Serchu nature trail Green Hiker Campaign 28 September, 2011 - The nation puts a premium on tourism as one of the ... [more]
“We will rebuild your lives together”
Thimphu: Seated on the ground in a temporary shed, His Majesty the King spoke to the people of 122 households from Eusu, Samar and Katso gewogs in Haa who were affected by the September 18th earthquake yesterday. His Majesty comforted the people and said he was glad to be in Haa ... [more]
World Tourism Day: Sustainable Tourism – a delicate balancing act for Bhutan
PERSPECTIVE 27 September, 2011 - Every year the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) celebrates World Tourism Day on the 27th of September. This year's theme of 'Tourism - Linking Cultures', provides an opportunity to highlight tourism's role in bringing the cultures of the world together and promoting ... [more]