There has been a decrease in the number of regional tourist arrivals this year, especially Indian tourists pertaining to the elections in India. This year, the regional leisure arrivals saw an increase of 33.21% in January followed by 9.13% in February. But, there was a decline of 39.52% in March …

The fourth anniversary of the Chiphen Rigpel project was held on May 15 at Taj Tashi, Thimphu. The project is an Indo-Bhutan Friendship initiative approved by the Government of India. It is a five year ambitious human capacity building project designed to help Bhutan to have successful transition to a …

In support and honor those who work with their hands, the “National Zorig Day” was observed on May 14 at the National Institute of Zorig Chusum (NIZC), Thimphu. The day also makes the public aware of the skilled workers in the country. “Our country’s identity is demonstrated by our traditional …

The civil service system in Bhutan still follows the traditional model, and not the performance system, says a senior analyst of QED presenting his doctoral thesis paper on “Civil Service Reforms in a New Era of Governance in Bhutan,” on May 8 at Hotel Phuntsho Pelri, Thimphu. The event called …

T o demonstrate the friendship between Bhutan and India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s bust was unveiled in the presence of the Prime Minister of Bhutan and Indian Ambassador to Bhutan on May 7 at the Nehru Wangchuck Cultural Centre in Thimphu. The centre will also showcase the bust of the Third …

Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck graced the launch of three-day, 11th Tarayana Fair, themed “Rural Development in Action” at the Clock Tower Square, Thimphu yesterday. The fair brings together the community members and gives a platform for the rural participants to exhibit their handicrafts and master …

The official unemployment rate is relatively low and declining but the issue is still gaining national importance and people are skeptical about official unemployment rates, The World Bank report, “Bhutan Development Update,” states. The report points out that measurement issues due to a narrow definition of employment and underemployment, the …

A World Bank report “Bhutan Development Update” projects the country’s economic growth to be at 7.3% in 2014. The growth would be on the basis of ongoing construction of four hydro-projects, the work of the Dagachu project to be completed by mid 2014, production by Dungsam Cement, the possible lift …

Cast off by the owner (highlanders of the region), tendons severely injured and infested with maggots, Besa, a mule was left untreated a week or more at Begana, Thimphu. Animal rescuer Jamie based at Lango, Paro, confirmed that a load of CGI had fallen on her, preventing her from proper …

The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) and Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) has signed a memorandum of understanding to set up sports scholarships for students in colleges. Every year, 20 scholarships would be provided in the various colleges of the RUB to study diploma or under graduate programs. The press release …