Bhutan News
Not yet happy more than happy
The GNH index based on results of the GNH 2010 survey shows that 41 percent of Bhutanese can be classified as happy, while 59 percent are “not-yet happy”, according to an analytical presentation available on the GNH website. The categorising was determined by a sufficiency threshold and a happiness threshold. For ... [more]
Australia reaffirms support to endorse Bhutan to UNSC
Australian delegates will also talk with its universities to waive off IELTS requirements for Bhutanese students With the signing of the memorandum of understanding yesterday, Bhutan and Australia took another step forward for an increased interaction and cooperation in the future. The memorandum was signed between foreign secretary Daw Penjo and Australian ... [more]
ENTER THE DRAGON: THE BUNNY’S STORY
It is the beginning of yet another year. 2011 is now history and the year showered on us moments such as the Royal Wedding, which is indisputably the most memorably event of 2011. Apart from this, there have been several events which have given us a reason to rejoice and celebrate. On ... [more]
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]