December, 2011
His Majesty’s National Day address, 2011
His Majesty speaks to nation My fellow Bhutanese, it gives me great joy to speak to you on this auspicious occasion 104 years since Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck ascended the Throne, in 1907. Our nation has been blessed with the benevolent reigns of four monarchs since. It is exactly five years since I ... [more]
The domestic journey begins
After its official launch on December 17, the Bhutan Airlines made its first scheduled flight today. Two Japanese tourists and a guide were on board from Paro airport to Yonphula domestic airport. Bhutan Airlines will fly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. To avoid both the airlines from travelling to the same destination, the flights ... [more]
PM addresses Indian Parliament
« Lyonchhoen delivers the Hiren Mukerjee Memorial Lecture last evening in New Delhi He spoke on topics ranging from politics to democracy to development “We come to positions of leadership through an expression of trust at the time of elections. But we are often the object of suspicion and scorn by the ... [more]
11-11-11: A book review
11-11-11: a tribute is among the best Bhutanese coffee table books to hit the bookstore nationwide. Conceptualized by film director and producer Karma Tshering and published by MPC Bhutan Entertainment, the book contains not-much-known early facts of the fourth Druk Gyalpo. As a fitting tribute, the book was launched at 11 ... [more]
Gross National Happiness: A Holistic Paradigm for Sustainable Development
Hon. Vice President of India; Hon. Prime Minister of India; Hon. Speaker of the Lok Sabha; Hon’ble Ministers; Hon. Members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha; Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen; It is with immense humility that I have accepted the kind invitation of the Honourable Speaker of the Parliament ... [more]
Khoma Bridge
« Khomaps have it all: From kiras to table cloths and scarves Due to its ease of access now, the number of tourists to the village has tripled to 3,000 Khoma Bridge Business has been unusually lucrative for Khoma weavers this year, unlike any other in the past. This kushuthara (silk textile) weavers attribute to an ... [more]
Bhutan Airlines make first commercial flight
« First paying passenger: Khenpo Karma Rangdol The demography of passengers, who can afford the fare, is taking shape Domestic Air Services A khenpo became the first Bhutanese paying passenger to use the country’s domestic air services when he flew from Paro to Yonphula, Trashigang, yesterday. Khenpo Karma Rangdol of Kanglung shedra, paid Nu 10,700 ... [more]
On Drukair ’s historic flight – Domestic Air Service
« Touch down at Yonphula Domestic Air Service The aircraft banked left, and through the clouds hovering above Trashigang valley, a seemingly miniature model of Sherubtse college quickly passed by. The aircraft then banked right and suddenly the top of a hill appeared, and immediately after, the end of a runway. Two ... [more]
His Majesty honours, among others, the armed forces
« Their Majesties with Dasho Ugen Chewang (second from left) and Dasho Ugen Dorji (fifth from left) Auditor general and former speaker receive red scarves National Day His Majesty the King honoured the armed forces, a senior government official, a prominent businessman, a freelance driver and the Bhutanese media during the national day ... [more]
Award
« Aum Tshewang Lham and Ap Tsheten Dorji Award Two veteran singers, Aum Tshewang Lham and Ap Tsheten Dorji were honoured with the Druk Norbu, a lifelong musical award on December 17 in Thimphu. Aum Tshewang Lham from Khangkhu, Paro made her name as a singer during the reign of the third Druk ... [more]