In the small town of Tendruk, Samtse, a sense of optimism pervades the local business community with the impending construction of the 26 MW Druk Bindu Hydro Power Project. With a population of approximately 5,000 residents, the community is eagerly awaiting the potential economic boost promised by the hydro project. …
Read More »PDP’s 13 pledges on day one
The PDP Manifesto said that on the first meeting of the Lhengye Zhungtsho, 13 decisions will be endorsed. Saturdays shall be ‘off-days’ where teachers and students do not have to come to the schools. An executive order will revise the tenancy agreement for the residents of Changjiji colony to allow …
Read More »DNT’s Health Pledges
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT)’s manifesto presents a comprehensive plan of action to improve health system efficiency through the use of technology, strengthen the healthcare workforce, enhance healthcare financing, and expand and improve the quality of health services across the country. DNT aims to revolutionize the health system by harnessing information …
Read More »HM Sees off UN Contingent to CAR
His Majesty The King concluded an 8-day official visit to India today, and arrived back in Bhutan on 10 November 2023. At Paro Airport, His Majesty graced the ceremony to see off Bhutan’s second United Nations Peacekeeping contingent. 90 members the contingent boarded a special Drukair flight to the Central …
Read More »Understanding DTT’s Sunomics
Bhutan’s political setting witnesses the emergence of a new party, Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), leading a transformative economic philosophy named “Sunomics: Buddhist Capitalism with the spirit of Gross National Happiness”. This bold initiative, inspired from the Royal Address of the 114th National Day, seeks to redefine Bhutan’s economic path, aligning …
Read More »Interim Government members allocate ministries among themselves
His Majesty The King granted a Royal Kasho to appoint the Interim Government on 1 November 2023, which will carry out the routine functions of the Government during the election period. In accordance with the Constitution, the Interim Government is appointed by The Druk Gyalpo to function for a period not …
Read More »His Majesty The King and His Royal Highness Gyalsey in Laya, Gasa, for the 6th Royal Highland Festival
His Majesty The King was accompanied by His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck in Laya, Gasa, for the 6th Royal Highland Festival held on 23rd-24th October 2023. The Royal Highland Festival is an annual event showcasing the unique cultural heritage of the people of the highlands of Bhutan. Highland …
Read More »HM Blesses Dassai Tika
His Majesty The King visited the Devi Panchayan Mandir at Kuenselphodrang this morning and offered prayers on Durga Puja on 21st October 2023. Durga Puja is held ahead of Dassai, which falls on the 24th of October this year. The Prime Minister, senior government officials, and representatives of the Hindu …
Read More »Her Majesty and HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck attend Tika ceremony
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, attended the Dassain tika ceremony at the Devi Panchayan Mandir at Kuenselphodrang on 24 October 2023. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck received tika from the pandits who have been conducting the 10-day Durga Puja …
Read More »Exporting from Bhutan to Australia
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Canberra, Australia with the support of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Western Sydney University (WSU), commissioned a guide for export from Bhutan to Australia in the form of a case study titled “Expanding Horizons: A Guide for Export Growth from Bhutan …
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