The Bhutanese Expression

20/04/2023

Tashi Delek la

19/03/2023

On the drawing board

We’re working with figures, essential data, pressing issues – gathered from the ground and those emerging from various sectors – deeply affected by the current turn of events. We’re doing that within the ambit of the larger interest of the national reforms.

When time calls for it, we hope to share our modest, but well thought out, real and attainable compact that goes beyond just tackling, what appears to be feeding, one of the greatest challenges of a generation today.

Until then, please bear the sun that we represent in mind and the beam of peace and prosperity we hope to be able to return to the people.

19/02/2023

22/12/2022

Happy Lomba la

07/12/2022

Nanong-Shumer Demngo Ata Wangchuk, Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa party, Pemagatshel. #2023 election

27/08/2022

Thuendrel’s first three

In a simple ceremony, but auspicious nevertheless, Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa introduced three of its candidates in Thimphu today.

They received khadar and prayers of good wishes from Thuendrel President Kinga Tshering who said it marked another critical milestone for the party.

Representing Thuendrel from South_Thimphu for the 2023 parliamentary elections is Kinlay Dorjee, 52, the capital city’s former thrompon, who served the position for two terms that spanned a decade.

Prior to that he served as an electrical engineer for 15 years with Bhutan Power Corporation and the Department of Power around the time when the state bore the responsibility of stringing power lines, over vales and hills, to light up lives in the remotest communities of the country.

Kinlay Dorji specialises in power transmission and distribution and urban development, specifically, public transport, service delivery and infrastructure.

Thuendrel’s candidate for Lamgong_Wangchang constituency in Paro is 46-year-old Sangay Dorji.

An ardent advocate of environmental management and a keen player in green technology, Sangay Dorji specialises in renewable energy, climate change, environment management and industries.

Applying his knowledge and skills at the Ministry of Economic affairs for nine years helped him hone them as to become an international expert and consultant for the Punatsangchhu I and II projects. Five years later, he joined the UN Development Program as its national energy and environment expert.
Thuendrel fields Kinzang Thinley as its Kabji_Talo candidate from Punakha. The 43-year-old brings eight years of experience as cinematographer with the national broadcasting station, BBS and seven years as a tour guide under the tourism council.

He specialises in film and television production and has broad understanding of the ever-evolving media industry and advancing digital technology.

Speaking at the occasion, Thuendrel President Kinga Tshering said the first three candidates broadly represented the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) aspect of the party’s implement that is critical in fulfilling the national ambition of expanding digital and economic horizons.


From left: Kinlay Dorjee (South_Thimphu constituency), Sangay Dorji (Lamgong_Wangchang constituency) and Kinzang Thinley (Kabji_Talo constituency).

24/08/2022

Thuendrel is in

Having received the Certificate of Registration from the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) today, Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa is the new political party to emerge in the 2023 elections.

Thuendrel is probably the first new political party in almost a decade to be registered with ECB.

In a simple ceremony attended by Thuendrel supporters, members, office bearers, journalists and well-wishers at the Thuendrel office today, party President Kinga Tshering said the occasion bought an overwhelming sense of achievement.

“It stems from the satisfaction of reaping the fruits of our relentless preparations to see this day,” he said, speaking to a group of Bhutanese journalists, before adding that it came as relief to the rest of its members and supporters across the country, who regularly inquired, for the last few months, about the outcome of the process.

“This also brings a great sense of apprehension. The real work begins now and we already feel the weight of the responsibility on our shoulders,” Kinga Tshering said. “But with the continued support of the people, whom we wish to visit soon, we are optimistic.”

According to Thuendrel Vice President Chenga Tshering, the party will seek guidance of the ECB officials on the familirisation tour of the country it wishes to embark on soon.

14/08/2022

Wishing everyone a great preparation. Looking forward for a grand event.

Yesterday meeting was quite successful with the immense support from our Executive Committee members, gym owners and senior athletes.

Minutes of the meeting:

1. Most of the Gym owners agreed to be affiliated with Bhutan Bodybuilding Association (BBA) by paying annual membership fees of Nu.10,000 and most contributed even more. The non affiliated gyms are prohibited from taking part in the events and competitions organised by BBA and BOC.

2. Those athletes and competitors from non affiliated gyms, who wish to compete in the upcoming Mr Bhutan championship are welcome to participate but need to pay the registration fees of Nu.3,000 each during the registration time. Other competitors from affiliated gyms shall pay only Nu.1,000 as registration fees.

3. The main agenda of the meeting was sponsorship and how to raise funds. For funding and the strength of BBA, we have 4 Vice Presidents. The Association Vice President Chencho from Active Fitness contributed Nu.50,000 and another Nu.10,000 separately as gym affiliation fees. The Vice President Sonam Phuntsho, CEO of Norter Group of Companies contributed Nu.50,000 each. Another Vice President Ugyen Tashi, young and successful businessmen contributed Nu.10,000 and agreed to give cash or kind to all top 5 winners from each categories.

Dragon Fitness agreed to donate Nu.20,000 as affliation fees. The World Champion, Thinley Wankay Dorji will also donate Nu.10,000 despite his continuous support and dedicated service to BBA during the championships. The senior most trainer Sonam Tobgay will also coordinate among trainers to raise funds for the association. The Organising Committee will further look for more sponsors and ways to generate funds. Kindly transfer the payment to

- BBA Account maintained with BNB.
- Account No 0100104394001

4. The 2022 Mr Bhutan Organising Committee is finally formed. They are VP Chencho, VP Ugyen Tashi, GS Gyeltshen Wangdi and Executive member Thinley Wangkay Dorji will coordinate all necessary activities for the championship.

5. The Judges for Mr Bhutan 2022 are nominated after intense discussion among the athletes and members present. In order to avoid complaints and conflict of interest, the selected judges are all agreed and nominated by the members present. The judges are

- Ata Wangchuk, Master's Champ, Paro
- Tshewang Dorji, Senior Most Trainer, Muscle Factory
- Tshewang Penjor, Asian/World Licensed Judge
- Sonam Tobgay, Senior Most Trainer
- Tashi Tshokey, Physique Champ

The judges meeting and judging criteria discussion among athletes and judges will be organised soon.

6. The winner of Mr. BHUTAN 2022 will represent Bhutan during the World Bodybuilding Championship in December at Thailand. If budget permits, the winner of Men's Physique and Ladies Model Physique will also represent the country. However, those who wish to bear their own expenses are also allowed to represent provided they need to get an approval from BBA.

6. The venue of the Championship will be announced later.

Thanking you.

04/08/2022

We would like to wish Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck a good health and happiness on her 41st birth anniversary.

04/07/2022

We join the Nation in offering our deepest respect and wishes for Her Royal Highness Princess Ashi Deki Yangzom Wangchuck on the auspicious occasion of HRH’s Birth Anniversary.

We offer our prayers for Her Royal Highness’s continued well being and happiness.

02/07/2022

Bhutan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Rinchen Kuentsyl presented his Letter of Credence to H.E. Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at the Presidential Office Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on 01 July 2022. The credential ceremony was attended by Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and the Military Secretary to the President.

Following the ceremony at the Presidential Office, Ambassador Rinchen Kuentsyl paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble President and conveyed the warm greetings of His Majesty The King, Prime Minister and the people of Bhutan to the Hon’ble President and the people of Pakistan. He said that it is an honour and a privilege to be appointed as the Ambassador of Bhutan to Pakistan and conveyed that it will be his endeavor, as the Ambassador, to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and enhance cooperation at the regional and multilateral fora.

The President welcomed the Ambassador to Pakistan and congratulated him on his appointment as the Ambassador of Bhutan to Pakistan. He praised the institution of monarchy in Bhutan for working closely with its people for their well being and expressed his admiration of Bhutan’s unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness and its excellent environment and tourism policies. The President conveyed that Pakistan is also keen to further strengthen the bilateral relations with Bhutan and to cooperate in the areas of trade, culture and tourism.

Formal diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Pakistan were established in 1988 and Ambassador Rinchen Kuentsly is accredited to Pakistan with residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

21/06/2022

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Her Majesty the Gyalyum Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.

May we continue to receive Her Majesty's blessing and guidance.

12/06/2022

03/06/2022

On this auspicious occasion of the 32nd Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, the member of this page would like to join the nation in offering our heartfelt prayers for Her Majesty's continued wellbeing and happiness.

26/05/2022

Next big step: Led by Thuendrel president Kinga Tshering, a team of representatives visited Dechenphu lhakhang (monastery) early today. Customary among Bhutanese before a fresh start, the team sought blessings of the valley’s deity en route to the Election Commission of Bhutan office, where Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa will register itself today for the next parliamentary elections.

Election Commission of Bhutan
BBS
Kuensel
The Bhutanese
Bhutan Times
Bhutan Today
The Journalist
Gyalchi Sarshog
Business Bhutan

07/05/2022

Eight years old Vairochana Rinpochhe Ngawang Jigme Jigten Wangchuck memorized and secured the first position with 97 percent from the Jamkar vocal examination conducted by Tsuglag Lopen, Tsuglag Drungchen, Board of examiners at the monastic school of Dechhen-phodrang.

©️ Dechen Phodrang monastery

05/05/2022

Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa elected Kinga Tshering as its president and Chenga Tshering (PhD) as its vice president during its first party convention held on May 2 in Paro.

04/05/2022

A month long professional Development Training for the 46 newly elected Gup of eastern Bhutan have been inagurated by the Honourable Home and cultural affairs minister as on 2 May 2022 at Sherabtse college.

22/04/2022

Tashi Delek ..

World Cup and Ashes winning Australian international Alex Joy Blackwell in praise of Anju Gurung through twitter.

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06/04/2022

Thank you JICA for the support. It will benefit and bring positive changes for the children living in difficult circumstances.

Thanking on behalf of the Board of Directors, Nazhoen Lamtoen.

25/03/2022

The Ukraine war has only given me more reasons to admire and respect the hardship our Monarchs endured in the face of incessant Geo political game.

More than ever we now know how difficult it is to protect ones sovereign status as a small Nation where respecting and living in harmony has become an understatement.

As I speak of this I do not wish to spark patriotic sentiments from our fellow netizens but at least sow the seeds of gratification daily in our hearts for our monarch and the Government as we are witnessing the biggest Atrocity the world has known since ww2.

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04/03/2022

Indicative estimates of Russia's losses as of March 4, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

©️ The Kyiv Independent

01/03/2022

A lost Bhutanese man rescued from India

Officials from law and order in Phuentsholing today received a 55-year-old Bhutanese man, Dorji Wangdi from Jaigaon.

Dorji is originally from Khoma in Lhuentse.

According to sources, he was found loitering between Malbazaar, Salugara, Kalimpong, Mangpo, and Darjeeling areas in India unable to return to Bhutan.

On February 26, 2022, Dorji was spotted near Bagrakote-MES. Duars Expressmail, an anti-human trafficking NGO from North Bengal and Sikkim, and Connecting Nations, a local news outlet, coordinated his return to Bhutan with Bhutanese authorities. ILoveSiliguri, a local community on social media too had posted about him earlier and had asked for help.

Dorji entered Bhutan at around 10:50am today. All expenses to bring home were borne by the Bhutanese government.

27/02/2022

Updates on Russian war with Ukraine ....

21/02/2022

21/02/2022

The Bhutanese Expression wish to offer our sincere prayers and humble wishes for His Majesty’s GOOD HEALTH & HAPPINESS.

14/02/2022

Happy 11th DeSuung Raising Day.

12/02/2022

For general information of the public.

11/02/2022

09/02/2022

Let's fight together. We can do it!

09/02/2022

09/02/2022

Snow fall that Bhutan can witness in a life time.

06/02/2022

Paro International Airport

06/02/2022

REAL SILENT HEROS ARE HERE !

Despite of all the risk poised by this rain, it is undeterred for the brave DoR officials and machine operators to clear the road blocks.
It's between Gelposhing and Ngalam highway.

Thank you the Silent Heros.

It is advisable not to travel during this time, unless required.

03/02/2022

Thank you for your kind gesture and support.