The Bhutanese Leading the way.
The case of a Dzongkha teacher injecting his students with an unsterilized syringe as punishment, symbolizes the vulnerability of Bhutanese children in a system and society that is yet to fully understand them. Though it has been globally established that corporal punishment is an ineffective and counter-productive way to discipline …
Read More »A Need for Realpolitik
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, …
Read More »Numbers seal Bhutan’s UNSC fate
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 …
Read More »A nine month old ends up paralyzed, Parents question the procedure which left child lifeless
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 …
Read More »The Royal Wedding Anniversary
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 …
Read More »Royal Wedding Anniversary wishes on facebook
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 …
Read More »From Gewogs and Dzongkhags
Shermuhoong Gewog Builds bridge for Pilgrims Pilgrimage to Aja Nye will be an easier and a pleasant experience here on, now that Shermuhoong gewog residents have started works on a bridge toward the holy place. Construction materials to construct the bridge at Khadak have already been procured. As per the …
Read More »Stolen cow slaughtered and sold to meat vendor
Paro police have detained two men in connection with the theft of a cow, slaughtering it and selling it to a meat vendor in the capital on 9 October. The two suspects were arrested the next day from the capital with the help of the photographs which was taken by …
Read More »In response to Dr David’s critique of GNH – Part 1
Director of the GNH Centre Bumthang, Dr Saamdu Chettri in a two part opinion responds to the series of critical views expressed by Dr David L. Luechauer on GNH. I am a late comer to the discussions on the subject. My thoughts are based on all three critiques of Dr …
Read More »‘Happiness is somewhat independent of pleasures’- Part 4
President of the Center of Bhutan Studies and one of the key architects behind Gross National Happiness, Dasho Karma Ura answers some critical questions on GNH in a series of in-depth interviews with The Bhutanese. 9. With GNH is Bhutan unwittingly adding to the ‘Shangri-La’ myth that surrounds Bhutan? We …
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