This year, for a second time, teachers, 125 in numbers at that, from all the Dzongkhags are being trained in the military training center in Wangduephodrang as Desuups. Compared to last year, the number of teachers who got trained as a Desuups has increased from 119 to 125 teachers this …

There is a saying that a ‘Democracy is only as healthy as its opposition.’ In other words a successful democracy should have an efficient check and balance on the powers of the ruling government, which includes a strong opposition party. In Bhutan’s case the Opposition party is the smallest in …

Response to “Rampant illegal logging in Paro threatens forest cover” Illegal felling of trees are rampant all over Bhutan, Paro’s problem may not be an isolated one. Thanks to the importers of the power chain saw, who makes the task of illegal felling of trees easier for the thieve lumberjacks …

Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck launched the book ‘Jewel in the Crown’, which tells the story of the Royal Wedding with digital illustrations on January 19, 2012 at the Taj Tashi in Thimphu. The Book which is the first of its kind in Bhutan has 41 paintings covering …

His Majesty the King in on Friday evening attended a banquet hosted in His Majesty’s honour by the President where His Majesty delivered a speech. His Majesty’s speech as reproduced verbatim said the following.  “Your Excellency, President of India,Your Excellency, Prime Minister,Respected Dignitaries. It is with immense joy that I …

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid had a meeting with the Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley on Monday and on Tuesday got an audience from His Majesty the King. He also had extensive talks with the Foreign Minister in charge Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk. On Monday evening in a brief Press Conference …

There are growing concerns that that the government is providing too much concessions and resources to the Education City at a time when the country is facing severe cost saving measures. Also, there is also concern on the viability of the multi-billion Education City project, especially since till date the …

The lndian Minister for External Affairs, H.E. Mr. Salman Khurshid, will visit Bhutan from 14-15 January 2013. The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high level exchanges between the two Countries. Mr. Khurshid’s visit to Bhutan will further strengthen the excellent state of cooperation and friendship between …

The CARE 2013 badminton finals were held on the 9th of January at the Nazhoen Pelri where four matches were played. The Hari Gurung and Muku Palden Vs Ugyen Dorji and Rinzin Wangmo match, was quite the attention grabbing match although it was played after lunch. When the first set …

If the National Statistical Bureau conducted a survey of how happy the Bhutanese are they will definitely register a significant drop in the national ‘happiness level’. The national mood especially in the last one year has become gloomy, grim and depressing. One of the main reasons would be the worsening …