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19
Nov

Bryan Adams and k.d lang to perform in Bhutan

Bhutan will witness its first international music concert with Canadians Bryan Adams and k.d lang performing on April 22 and 23 next year. Until 1999, Bhutan did not even have...
18
Nov

The last yak sacrifice for Haa’s Ap Chundu

This year (2013) is probably the last time that Ap Chundu, Haa’s local guardian deity has been appeased by sacrificing a yak. In Bonchoe (a type of Bonism), animal sacrifice...
15
Nov

Bhutan receives Nu 1.5B from India

Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) officials received 10 checks  amounting to Nu 1.5B from Government of India on November 13 for works completed during the 10th Five Year Plan. This...
14
Nov

Bhutan signs economic cooperation pact with Thailand

During Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s first official visit to Thailand on November 14, an economic cooperation pact was signed to boost trade relations between the two countries. Lyonchhen and Prime...
12
Nov

Bhutan Airlines to commence Kolkata flights next month

Bhutan Airlines, the country’s latest air carrier, will start operating daily flights to Kolkata later this month. Till now, Druk Air was the only one operating Paro-Kolkata flights. Jet Airways,...
07
Nov

Take a look at those treks!

Druk Path: Currently the most popular trek in Bhutan. The main attractions are the monasteries, the fine alpine scenery and the convenient length between Thimphu and Paro. Jhomolhari trek: It...
07
Nov

Bhutan requests India for investment in more hydropower projects

The royal government has asked India to invest in a few more hydropower projects in the next couple of years. National Council Chairperson Dasho Sonam Kinga said what the country...
04
Nov

The Bhutanese “No!”

The Bhutanese are a very congenial people and are loathe to say “No” so much so that an affirmative on their side may in fact be a “No” in disguise....
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