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03
Feb

Druk Air to fly to Mumbai from May 1

Druk Air will start flights to Mumbai starting May 1, making it the sixth Indian city in  its list of flight destinations. The national air carrier will fly twice a...
30
Jan

The Wheel of Life (an explanation)

  Many Bhutanese monasteries and temples have “The Wheel of Life” adorning their entrances. It illustrates the following: It is held and turned by Yama, the Lord of Death and...
29
Jan

Necessities to carry when you go out

An umbrella (better if it’s compact) or a good raincoat- for any region or time of the year. Hat, sunscreen, lip balm and sunglasses. Earplugs because Bhutanese dogs are a...
29
Jan

Bhutanese arts and crafts centers worth visiting

A visit to Bhutan will remain incomplete without sighting its rich heritage of arts and crafts such as the sacred murals, hand-woven, colorful textiles and other handicrafts. Include these places...
28
Jan

GNH Day shifted to Nov.11

GNH day will be observed on November 11 coinciding with the Fourth King’s birthday, Children’s day and Constitution Day. The National Assembly decided on shifting it from March 20, the...
23
Jan

A dying dance culture revived in Relnang village

Villagers from Relnang in Luari gewog, Samdrupjongkhar are trying to revive the art of a traditional mask dance, which began to die six years ago. Relnang is a village that...
23
Jan

Northern Ireland to emulate Bhutan’s GNH philosophy

In a bid to emulate Bhutan’s governing philosophy of Gross National Happiness, Northern Ireland’s Carnegie UK Trust has released a report that focuses on the finding that development should be...
22
Jan

New trade routes identified in Indo-Bhutan bilateral talks

A bypass to Samdrupjongkhar and Pasakha from India was one of the major issues discussed in yesterday’s bilateral talks with India. This decision was given paramount importance, as it would...
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