February, 2009
Human rights ingrained in Bhutanese system
Human rights is deeply ingrained in the Bhutanese system. Its concept in Buddhism is even more comprehensive than today’s modern thinking and the Constitution grants more fundamental rights than the constitutions of most countries.
In an exchange yesterday, various government, non-government and international organisation officials actively discussed human rights and religious values, including the rights of [...]
Community School in Nichula geog
Nichula geog under Lhamoizingkha dungkhag in Dagana will soon get a new community school. It will also benefit from what is known as extended classroom, a new system of formal education. For over two decades the geog did not have a school after the only community school was destroyed by anti-nationals in the1990s.
Because of this [...]
Bikes manufactured in China
Next time around when you enter the Druk shopping complex, Thimphu, don’t just think about shopping for new garments and shoes, surprisingly they are offering something more adventurous-bikes all the way from China.
Cruiser bikes and street bikes are on their way to hit the roads of Thimphu city soon. These fantasy bikes which are going [...]
Khuru-A game for women too
Archery, Khuru, Doegor and football are associated with men. They are considered an exclusively man’s sport. Not anymore. As nation celebrated Losar today, a group of women came together. No, not to cook or dance. They came together to engage in a game of Khuru.
On losars or New Year, men play archery, khuru and degor. [...]
Indo-Bhutan Car rally
To Celebrate the coronation of the new Bhutan king Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk and strengthening the friendship ties between India and Bhutan, the second Indo- Bhutan Friendship car rally would be held from March 2 to 6.
Giving [...]
Training in Tourism and Hospitality
Some 50 young Bhutanese men and women have left for Hyderabad to undergo training in the fields of tourism and hospitality recently.
The year-long training is conducted under the Apprenticeship Training Programme of Department of Employment, (MoLHR) in partnership with Leonia Resorts, Hyderabad, India, This programme is based on cost-sharing basis wherein both parties, the Royal [...]
World’s imminent career opportunity
An international business presentation, organised by a Singapore based company, SkyQuestCom Global Pvt. Ltd. was held at Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), yesterday.
The general manager of the company, Terence Tan, addressed the gathering focusing on world’s imminent career opportunity and finest education provided by the company
This company has registered and is approved by [...]
Genetic diversity-An important heritage
Genetic diversity is an important heritage. To preserve and maintain crop diversity in the Kingdom, a daylong biodiversity fair was organized in Tsirang on Friday, February 20.
About 40 farmers from the 12 geogs in Tsirang participated in the biodiversity fair. The farmers displayed a variety of crops grown in their field from seeds to vegetables. [...]
Trekking in Bhutan
A Buddhist monk is dancing in the snow in front of me. At his feet, a fluffy, caramel-coloured puppy watches him as he leans down, laughing. He throws a handful of snow at the dog, which sneezes and runs between his legs. My head throbs because [...]
Eastern Dragon Fest
Aug 24, 2010 to Sep 07, 2010
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Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery)
Changangkha Lhakhang in Thimphu
Built in 12th century, Changangkha Lhakhang is oldest temple in Thimphu. It is hovering over a ridge above Thimphu, near Motithang. Lama ...
