Bhutan has begun work on a GNH-inspired global initiative, “Wellbeing and Happiness: A New Development Paradigm” with an international working group of experts and a steering committee formally established by Royal Decree (kasho) issued by His Majesty the King on July 28, 2012. “Gross National Happiness reflects and is produced by integrated material, relational, and spiritual...Read More
The Vice Foreign Minister of China Ms Fu Ying arrived in Bhutan on August 9 leading an eight member delegation for the 20th round of foundry talks. She called on the Prime Minister, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley of Bhutan. The Prime Minister welcomed Vice Foreign Minister on her first visit to Bhutan. He also conveyed heartfelt condolences...Read More
Bhutanese believe that the Dragon Year is auspicious to have babies. The National referral hospital in Thimphu has been busier than usual this year. Records show there has been 1915 babies born from February, start of the Dragon year as per the Bhutanese calendar, till July this year. This is more the 300 deliveries more...Read More
Bhutan launched The Immigration Rules and Regulations of Bhutan 2012, yesterday. The rules and regulations is expected to maintain right balance between facilitating professional immigration services to complement economic growth and strengthening security interest of the nation. During the launch, the Home Minister, said the new rules and regulations will help in promoting transparency in...Read More
On August 10, the 20th round of boundary talks between the government of the People’s Republic of China of government and Bhutan is scheduled in Thimphu. The vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be leading an eight-member delegation from China, who are expected to arrive in the capital tomorrow. Economic affairs minister,...Read More
The first honorary consulate of Belgium in Bhutan was inaugurated by the Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, Didier Reynders, on August 6. During the official oath taking ceremony, Wangchuk Dorji, Vice-Chairman of Tashi Group of Companies, was officially sworn in as the honorary consul of Belgium to Bhutan. Bhutan and Belgium established formal diplomatic relations...Read More
Tuesdays have been observed as the Pedestrian day since June 5 this year. Although the government has been receiving mixed reactions on it the day still is observed as the pedestrian day. Except for emergency services, passenger buses, vehicles of armed forces , taxi’s depending on their number plate, and bicycles, no vehicles are allowed...Read More
Bhutan has many tribes of highlanders living at an altitude of about 5000ft above the sea level especially in the eastern and northern part of the country. Rearing yaks and dairy produce were their main source of livelihood till a few years ago. Commercialisation of cordyceps sinesis, a kind of fungus with medical values has...Read More
Royal Wedding Symbol of Bhutan has been Released by the media and publication committee. The symbol which represents the Royal wedding is a modified wheel of Dharma, along with two gold rings entwined with a scarf running through all placed on a lotus. The heart of the Symbol is Khorlo (wheel) symbolizing Royalty. The...Read More
Bhutan is often addressed as a GNH country by the outsiders but how true is it? Are the people really happy and content with their lives? Is there nothing more they seek in life? As per the GNH survey conducted by Centre for Bhutan Studies, 24,000 Bhutanese females dwelling in the rural part of southern...Read More
