Right to Information enactment fails to garner enough support
The Right to Information enactment to be discussed during the 10th Session of the Parliament as an Urgent Bill has been shelved after the move garnered just nine votes in the National Council yesterday. Eight members abstained from voting and six voted ‘No’. Gasa’s National Council member, Sangay Khandu,...
Fire guts Wangdue Dzong (update)
The fire, fueled by continued unexpected wind, completed destroyed one of the historic dzong, of the country Wangdue Dzong, on Sunday. Most people in their comments say, the incident is tragic, terrible and biggest loss for the nation. The fire that started at around 4 PM from the entrance...
Yuba Sansar 24 June 2012
This episode of Yuba Sansar contains: Yuba Gatibidhi Inspirational story- Nelson Mandela Community Announcement Tip -skin tips IT development statistics of Bhutan Nepali music...
Microsoft to come to Bhutan!
Technology is the cutting edge instrument for economic and social progress at this stage. That’s what Bhutan envisioned for while developing the Thimphu IT Park. The government had announced to make Bhutan a techno hub in the region. But, for years, the response from IT companies looked lukewarm. Bhutan...
PM Thinley’s address to Rio+20 summit
Madame President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me begin by extending our warm congratulations to you, Madame President, on your election as the President of this conference. I would also like to thank the government and people of Brazil for their warm hospitality. Propelled by...
Bhutan willing to have diplomatic relations with China
Bhutan has expressed interest in establishing diplomatic relations with its northern neighbour China. In a meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday, Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley expressed willingness to establish formal diplomatic ties with China at the earliest possible. Fourth King Jigme Singye, during his last years...