With the government declaring Tuesdays as a pedestrian day, the government after being criticized has circulated a circular which states that breast-feeding mothers will work from home on that day. The circular says that decision has been taken because of an existing four-year-old policy to encourage breast feeding. The respective ministries have to make arrangements for...Read More
Bhutan’s non-formal and continuing education program of the Department of Adult and Higher Education has been awarded the 2012 UNESCO International Literacy Price. Bhutan and Colombia will receive the UNESCO Confucius Prize for literacy that was started in 2005 by the Chinese government worth US $ 20,000. The recognition comes at a time when the...Read More
Bhutan has been elected as one of the vice chairs of the 16th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which began in the capital city of Iran, Tehran, on 30 August. Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley delivered a statement at the summit’s opening session as the Vice Chair of the summit on behalf of...Read More
Come September 1 and Singapore will be the fifth country to be linked to Bhutan by air. The Special inaugural Druk Air flight from Paro landed at Changi Airport yesterday. The six hours flight service will operate twice a week . Passengers traveling to Singapore currently has to stay overnight in Thailand or India. Records...Read More
Community based Ecotourism – Gomphu-Manas-Norbugang Eco-trail An unparalleled biological treasure in the Eastern Himalayas, Royal Manas National Park (RMNP) represents the largest example of tropical and sub-tropical ecosystems in Bhutan. With hundreds of wildlife, birds and plant species, several globally endangered, Royal Manas is not only the most diverse protected area in the Kingdom but also...Read More
The Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley met with 82 Japanese monks, who arrived in the country on 21 August, to convey the appreciation of the Japanese people to the people of Bhutan for the good wishes and compassion towards the people of Japan when multiple disasters hit their country in the Spring...Read More
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
