On 11th July 2013, an article by a respected investigative journalist in The Indian Express newspaper, said that given the state of diplomatic ties India would not stop at just withdrawing kerosene and LPG subsidies. It quoted internal Ministry of External Affairs notes that proposed slowing down 10th plan funding …

Pre and Post-Commissioning Gains Indeed, people are mostly correct (mostly being the operative word) in assuming that hydropower means economic growth for Bhutan. But, where many believe that it is earnings from power sales that drive the growth surges, the real value addition takes place much earlier on. This theory …

Kezang Dorji, who travelled for 3 days to reach Thimphu from his village in Merak, realized his heart’s desire and the purpose of his journey, when he had the joy of receiving an Audience with His Majesty The King, and offering his wishes for the Royal Birth. Kezang, who is 50 years old, expressed …

A longish discussion on a well-known key to Bhutan’s shorted economy This paper is an offhand review of Bhutan’s economy in recent years, with a few weak attempts at humor and anecdotes to keep it interesting. The descriptives are kept at a minimum and at no point is quantitative analysis …

The new debate on the Rising East program of the government is more complicated than what it appears to be. All socio-economic data and indicators have always shown that Eastern Bhutan is broadly the poorest and least developed region of Bhutan, sharing similar features and problems. The poverty and problems …

If you are travelling to Thimphu and have half an hour to spare would you like to time travel three centuries back into Bhutanese history at Wangsisina? It’s not known when the house was exactly built but in 1788 the 19th Druk Desi lived in that house, which is evident that …

The special 36th birthday of our Monarch on 21st February which is also in the same month as the birth of The Gyalsey is also a time to reflect on better understanding the success of His Majesty the King’s reign in the face of rapidly changing circumstances. Each of our …

During the 22nd meet the press, Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay said that Drugyel Dzong will be rebuilt in the same way as the original former structure. The reconstruction announcement comes after the birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey. Upon the Royal Command of His Majesty; Lyonchhen graced the Salhang Tendrel …

The Chipta of Genyen Jagpa Milan a white horse from the time of Ling Gesar was at the Changlimithang attending the Chipdrel ceremony on 11th of November 2015, for nationwide celebrations of the sixtieth birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth King. His Majesty The King announced to the nation …

Bhutan woke up on 6 February 2016 to the joyous news of the birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey in the late hours of the night before. As the nation welcomes the Sixth heir to the Golden Throne, it is an appropriate time to reflect on the pivotal role …