Debate on effectiveness of quotas to achieve gender equality was the highlight at the ministerial high level panel on the first day of Bhutan+10 conferences Ministers and participants from different countries expressed varying opinions on women quota during the first day and first panel discussions of Bhutan +10, an international …

One of the biggest news makers in the recent years, has been Bhutan’s foreign policy moves. These include hosting the Sixteenth SAARC Summit, passing happiness as a resolution at the UN, the Security Council bid, establishment of new diplomatic relations, etc. As a result, there have been numerous articles, publications, …

Remote village gets its farm road Batsha village under Karna gewog finally get their farm road this year. Earlier the local people in Batsha had to walk for more than eight hours which is needless to say a big cause for inconveniences. The budget allocated for the construction of the …

The otherwise moderately quiet Gelephu will transform into a melting pot of thousands of people across Bhutan and some from outside the country, in the coming month. The dungkhag is a beehive of activities at present with preparations for the Choeshey Layrem which will be presided over by His eminent …

As a follow-up to the resolution of the 4th Technical Vocational Education Conference (TVET), incorporation of Quality Management System (QMS) in all the Technical Training Institutes (TTI) was made mandatory. To this end, Principals from all the TTIs gathered in Chumey Technical Training Institute to prepare the manual for QMS …

The entire nation will once again be in a celebratory mood today marking the first anniversary of the Royal Wedding. His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck were tied in a hugely popular Royal Matrimony on 13th October 2011that was also …

Socio-economic strength and trade links follow Bhutan can keep aside its United Nations Security Council (UNSC) dreams for now as the tough numbers game shows that Bhutan will not have enough votes to get a seat at the UNSC. The country’s expanse in terms of diplomatic relations and their offices …

The parents of three-year old, Sonam Peldon, wonder if their baby succumbed to paralysis because of the operation done on her when she was just 9 months old. The girl child is now unable to stand on her feet. After the operation, Sonam Peldon’s body is paralyzed and her left …

There is no better symbol then the Royal Couple of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, for a country that is fiercely independent, has a rich heritage, a bright future and has citizens who are largely good and honest folk. Bhutan no doubt is going through a …

May the Triple Gem bless our Majesty and our Queen with longevity. Happy Anniversary la. MP Tshewang Lhamo Dorji   Congratulations from Thailand & Happy Marriage Anniversary, Your Majesties Apple Orathai On the most joyous and auspicious occasion of the First Anniversary of the Royal Wedding on the 13th of …