Rain plays spoilsport with Punakha’s paddy

Making hay while the sun shines

25 October, 2007 - Punakha, one of the leading paddy producing dzongkhags in the country, could see their paddy yield considerably depleted this year because of a spell of hostile seasonal conditions, which struck much of its fields, says the dzongkhag’s agriculture office.

Electoral race hots up
25 October, 2007 - The people of Drakten-Langthel constituency in Trongsa barely know their constituency candidates contesting the National Assembly elections but they have already started making choices.

Glut of new hotels eats into profits
25 October, 2007 - The mushrooming of new hotels in Bumthang town is pulling down the revenue of established hotels, which, just a year ago, was on an upward swing, riding on the growth of tourist arrivals in the country.

3 years after construction, school yet to function

The “ghost” school of Langthel gewog

25 October, 2007 - Except for the marijuana plants and dried cow dung lying around the new Shebenbi Community Primary School in Langthel gewog, Trongsa, the place looks abandoned.

Women’s forum in Wangdue

Women at the meet

25 October, 2007 - The non-availability of condoms in remote areas, teenage pregnancy and prevention of HIV/AIDS were some of the issues raised by the women of Wangduephodrang at an October 20 meeting organised by the women and youth department of the People’s Democratic Party.

Bus accident claims one Bhutanese life
25 October, 2007 - A 54-year old Bhutanese man was killed on the spot and several others injured when the bus they were travelling in toppled near Bijni in Assam, India, on October 14 around 12:30 pm.

Bhutan commemorates UN Day

24 October, 2007 - The Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Bhutan, Mr. Nicholas Rosellini, the Tshennyi Lopon and the caretaker prime minister, Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji lit butter lamps at the Tashichhodzong this morning to mark the 62nd anniversary of the United Nations.

No room for mediocrity
24 October, 2007 - Addressing the closing ceremony of an orientation programme for more than 1000 university graduates on Saturday, His Majesty the King spoke to the nation this week. The depth and horizon of the royal thoughts provide a much-needed perspective of the political evolution today and a clear view of the royal vision for the nation’s future.

His Majesty the King’s Address to Graduates of 2007

His Majesty King Khesar with the graduates of 2007

24 October, 2007 - There are only three things that I always keep in mind when I am working – three things that influence all decisions that I take. The first is the Peace, Security and Prosperity for Bhutan now and in the future. Second issue that I consider very important for our country’s future is the Achievement of the goals of Gross National Happiness. The third is Building a Vibrant Democracy for our country.

Free and fair elections?
Graduates are optimistic

24 October, 2007 - Will Bhutan experience a free and fair election in 2008?

The 2007 graduates believe it would, provided Bhutanese, many of whom are illiterate and live in rural areas, were adequately educated on democracy, people’s fundamental right of franchise, and the significance of electing the right leader.

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