Bhutan Nuns Foundation, with the assistance of Sangchen Dorji Sendrup nunnery in Punakha, was able today to set a new milestone for the female monastic body in Bhutan. Just a few months after the 1st International Buddhist Nuns’ Conference in Paro, His Holiness the Je Kenpho ordained 141 Bhutanese nuns …

The 35th Lhengye Zhungtshog Meeting held on 6 May 2014 decided that the Royal Government will seek membership in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), whose mandate is to promote and adopt sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. The Cabinet resolved that the measures towards accession to the …

The meat vendors’ tshogpa in Thimphu is disappointed with the outcome of the meeting conducted last Tuesday with the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as their proposal to revise the meat prices by 25-30 percent was not approved. The meat vendors are now planning to take the matter …

The third session of second Parliament began with the opening ceremony that was graced by His Majesty the King, arriving in a Chipdrel procession and the offering of Zhungdrel Phuensum Tshogpai, yesterday. His Majesty the King addressed the Parliament for the first time since the start of the second Parliament …

His Majesty The King graced the opening ceremony of the 3rd session of the Second Parliament on 16th May 2014 Addressing the Hall, His Majesty said that among the many goals that are being pursued by our country, one of the most important goals is to nurture and strengthen democracy …

The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay was called on by Mr. Wolfgang Hafenmayer, Managing Director of LGT Venture Philanthropy and Co-Head of Asia Pacific, Ms. Raya Papp at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang on 5th May 2014. Mr. Hafenmayer and Ms. Papp were also accompanied by Mr. Michael E. Barth, founder of The …

The Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay met with H.E. Mr. Joao Gomes Cravinho, Ambassador of European Union, along with the Polish, Austrian and Irish ambassadors at Dochula on 30th April. Welcoming the Ambassadors to Bhutan, Lyonchhen commended Ambassador Cravinho for his efforts in organizing the first ever such familiarization visit …

Though Bhutan is still reeling from the rupee crisis and credit crunch it could head into deeper waters if the Central Bank and the Government are not careful. A 2014 World Bank report titled ‘Bhutan Development Update’ has said that Bhutan’s financial sector has shown signs of vulnerability and weaknesses …

Lhakpa Tamang, 28, is recovering from the injuries inflicted on him after the Tading Gup and his four staff allegedly assaulted him on the evening of April 9 at his village in Samtse. The incident happened after he along with the parents and younger brother was called to the gewog …

World Malaria Day, April 25 To fight malaria and sensitize Bhutanese on risks, the Vector-borne Disease Control Program (VDCP) team in Gelephu is celebrating the World Health Day in a high risk community at Dekiling gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag. This year’s World Health Organization’s theme is ‘Invest in the future, …