Bhutan has been ranked the fifth fastest growing economy, next to China, Libya, Macau and Mongolia by The Economist, a London-based news magazine. According to the news-magazine, Bhutan averaged an impressive growth rate of 8.5 percent, 0.1 percent less than China at fourth position. With the Dungsam cement plant expecting to add around Nu 6B...Read More
With two air carriers competing for business, the Paro-Bangkok air fare has evened out giving passengers something to smile about.National airline Drukair is charging Nu 10,500, exclusive of taxes, for a round trip economy class ticket to Bangkok from Paro.A ticket with private airline Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) is going for Nu 10,399, also exclusive...Read More
A three-day SAARC literary festival which aims at exploring the South Asian form of novel began yesterday at the capital. The festival with the theme, “Traversing the cultural contours through South Asian Novel”, will provide a platform to novelists, writers, literary critics, and literary enthusiasts in the region to share their thoughts and insights while...Read More
As part of a lead up to the FIFA World Cup Championship 2014, the 18-carat gold FIFA World Cup Trophy will be displayed at Changlimithang stadium, Thimphu today. The cup, which measures 36.8 cm high, and weighs 6,175 grams has been touring the world and was in Bangladesh till yesterday. The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership...Read More
Bhutan will make the leap from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in 2021 according to a UNDP report presented by economic advisor Richard Marshall in the 12th Round Table Meeting on December 11. For this purpose, the country will be assessed on three criteria: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, Human Asset Index (HAI) and Economic...Read More
The country’s first and only private airline, Bhutan Airlines of Tashi Commercial, flew to Kolkata for the first time on Saturday. Earlier, the airline had been stopping over at Kolkata only to fuel up on its flights to and from Bangkok but following the government of India’s approval, the airline can now pick up and drop...Read More
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa’s Opposition Leader Dr. Pema Gyamtsho was elected as the new party president over Jigmi Y. Thinley after securing 50 “yes” votes and 50 “no” votes yesterday. The new party president told local media that he was experiencing “mixed feelings” as apart from being an honour, it involved huge responsibility. However, one vice...Read More
India’s cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, who after resigning from the sport was appointed the first UNICEF ambassador to South Asia will be visiting Bhutan apart from other countries in the region very soon starting next year. Sachin described his new role as his ‘second innings in life’. UNICEF’s Regional Director said she was hopeful about...Read More
The SAARC Literary Festival is going to be held in Taba, Thimphu from 18 to 20 December 2013. This festival will provide a platform to the novelists, writers, literary critics, and literary enthusiasts in the region to share their thoughts, insights, voice their concerns and learn from the experts of South Asian novels. The theme...Read More
The Royal Government of Bhutan has drawn up ambitious plans to replace gas-powered cars with electric ones, at least some 100 taxis and government vehicles by February 21 next year. The government has already held talks with Japanese carmaker Nissan and leading United States electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said that the...Read More
