The Bhutanese talks to the Prime Minister elect Dasho Tshering Tobgay Your reaction to the win? TT: We are really grateful for the trust and confidence the people of Bhutan has given us. This is a big mandate and we now have to get to the serious business of not …
Read More »Two Party Presidents are in agreement to work together for the larger interest: OL elect
The Bhutanese talked to the Opposition Leader elect Dasho Pema Chewang Your reaction to the results? PC: It was expected in fact to be very frank. We expected more seats but we have to respect the public sentiment. What kind of Opposition Party will the BTP be? PC: The main …
Read More »Their Majesties welcomed a group of Thimphu children to recite Lolay at Lingkana Palace
Their Majesties welcomed a group of Thimphu children to recite Lolay on Nyilo at Lingkana Palace on 02nd January 2024. Nyilo is a holiday to mark the lengthening of days, celebrated as the beginning of a new year in parts of western Bhutan. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with children …
Read More »Draft 13th Plan projected at Nu 512 bn to have record 250 bn capital expenditure
The draft 13th plan will not only be the largest five-year-plan till date projected at Nu 512 bn but it will also have the largest component of the capital budget at Nu 250 bn. Capital budget is usually for construction and infrastructure works like roads, water, hospitals etc. The initial …
Read More »Sunkosh project could double in size from 2,560 MW to under 5,000 MW
One of the important features of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project as revealed in the Master Plan vision design of Bjarke Engels and team is the Sunkosh Dam. The vision design said the final bridge, a hydroelectric dam, will be constructed on the city’s western border with a step-well retaining …
Read More »Bridge over Mao Khola and connecting Sarpang and Lhamoizingkha
One of the immediate positive impacts of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project is that the much promised and long awaited bridge over the Mao Khola will finally be happening as a part of the 13th plan. The Mao Khola bridge will be built as part of the under 15 km …
Read More »Plan to open Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary to tourism
There is a plan to open up the 269 sq km Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) to tourism. A soft opening was supposed to happen on 17th December 2023, but the plan has been put on pause as the opening up will be a part of the larger Gelephu Mindfulness City …
Read More »Salhang Tendrel for Gelephu International Airport
His Majesty The King graced the Salhang Tendrel ceremony for the Gelephu International Airport on 23 December 2023. The ceremony was presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, with the interim government, senior government officials, the Indian Ambassador, and lams and trulkus from all Buddhist traditions in Bhutan, attending. …
Read More »Gelephu and lifting the twin curses on Bhutan
Before the 2003 ‘Operation All Clear’ His Majesty The Fourth King at times accompanied by the Crown Prince spent time exploring the southern terrain of Bhutan from the west to the east often on foot and through thick forests. Now 20 years later, His Majesty The King following in his …
Read More »Gelephu International Airport looks to start international flights soon using ATR
3 options for the Airport The centerpiece of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project will be the International Airport that will come up there. There are currently three options on the table for building the airport. The first option is the current one made by local officials which is extending the …
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