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On the morning of June 3, His Majesty arrived in the Throne Room of Tashichhodzong to receive Tithar from the guests of the Royal Fami...
Coronation
June 23, 1974 - Miss Katya Roberts, UNICEF's Pre-School Education Adviser in Nepal, was recently in Thimphu to explore the possibilities of starting a training centre for pre-school care.
Signing
The Coronations celebrations of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck continued for the general public at the Changlimithang Stadium after June 5 when most of the guests had left.
At 7.30 a.m. June 4, His Majesty the King arrived at the Throne Room to receive Tithar from civil officers, Gelongs and Government servants, after which His Majesty then...
On the evening j June 2, following his Public enthronement as the Fourth King of Bhutan, His Majesty hosted a glittering buffet dinner at the kunrey in Tashichhodzong.
June 2, Day of Coronation The day of June 2, 1974, broke brightly with an atmosphere of calm and sunlit tranquility. At 6 a.m. His Majesty the King took the "Long Life" blessing in Dechhencholing Palace, before leaving in procession for Tash...
June 1 : Thimphu wore a festive look and an air of expectant excitement. His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was to be crowned on June 2.
Bumthang—For many Bhutanese living abroad, physical distance from home has only deepened their sense of belonging and th...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct investment (FDI) policy that liberalised ownership rules and eased approvals.
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
Happiness can be described in countless ways, yet it is always experienced as one. Even if we fail to put it into words, we still recognise it. Sometimes, only when old words fade from the ton...
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a major fiscal reform in recent years. These new reforms are part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s tax system to make taxation fairer, more efficient, a...
Two decades ago, in February 2005, Kuensel increased its publication frequency to twice a week. This move was a direct response to our readers’ growing needs and a conscious preparation for the n...
Over the years, the civil society sector has quietly assumed a critical role in bridging policy and people. Often referred to as the third sector, CSOs have emerged as indispensable partners in Bhutan’s pursuit...
The debate on private sector participation in healthcare has reached an unhelpful impasse. This is mainly because it is...
The Royal Audit Authority’s (RAA) latest annual report is disturbing, to say the least. Financial irregularities reached...
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) investigation into the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) loan was meant to settle...
Phuentsholing—Businesses involved in extracting and exporting boulders, gravel, and sand along the Amochu river are call...
Choose your environment Your environment is the invisible hand that constantly shapes the way you think, feel, and act....
Our global culture has conditioned us to spend the best of ourselves in the pursuit of a “decent living” whatever that m...
In a world that constantly advertises, applauds, and sells consumption, acquisition and growth at all costs, cultivating...
The fourth round of the Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteer programme, which drew a record 10,000 participants, pushing t...
The parliamentary endorsement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Thailand marks a watershed moment in Bhutan’s econo...
The shortage of farm labour is a real problem faced by farming households across the country. Over the years, this has...
For 15-year-old Nima Dema, a student from Tendruk Central School in Samtse, the opportunity to take part in the ongoing...
The resumption of works on the 1,200-megawatt Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I offers a flicker of hope. After all, th...
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