Over 23,000 people sign a booklet pledging to reject drugs

Pema | November 19, 2008

Source: BBS - The Citizen’s Initiative for Coronation and Centenary Celebrations (CICCC) and Save the Children presented a booklet to the Prime Minister in the capital yesterday.
The booklet contains signatures of over 23,000 people endorsing the theme “Say No to Drugs and Yes to Life.” The signatures were signed by those who genuinely believed [...]

ICT Fair at CICCC ground fails to attract visitors

webmaster | November 17, 2008

Fairs and trade shows are also being held at the CICCC ground where a series of activities are taking place day and night as part of the coronation and centenary celebrations. Currently an ICT fair is on show. But visitors seem to show very little interest leaving the ICT vendors disappointed.

HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S CORONATION ADDRESS

webmaster | November 9, 2008

It is with immense joy that we are gathered together on this most auspicious day. In these last 100 years the dreams and aspirations of our forefathers and the vision of our Kings have been fulfilled beyond all expectations. The wise and selfless leadership of our kings, the sacrifice and hard work of generations of [...]

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Pema | November 6, 2008

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President Pratibha Patil and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi arrives in Bhutan

Pema | November 5, 2008

Source: Kuenselonline dated November 5, 2008: President of India, Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the guest of honour for the Coronation ceremony of His Majesty the King arrived at the Paro international airport at 12.20 BST.
His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, prime minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley, their Royal Highnesses Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi [...]

Astad Deboo to perform at Bhutan King’s coronation

webmaster | November 2, 2008

Source: in.news.yahoo.com New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) A contemporary Indian dance performance by noted dancer Astad Deboo will greet Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk on his coronation as the fifth king of Bhutan in a ceremony on November 7.

Wall Street crisis burns Bhutan’s steel industries

webmaster | November 1, 2008

Source: Kuenselonline dated November 1, 2008: The intensification of global credit crunch and ensuing economic slowdown has forced world steel price to plummet and caused some exporting steel industries in Bhutan to “temporarily” close down, with the rest to face a similar fate soon, says the Association of Bhutanese Industries.

Security at the centenary ground ensured, says CICCC

webmaster | November 1, 2008

Source: BBS dated November 1, 2008: Measures are being put in place to ensure that the celebrations at the centenary ground in the capital will be trouble free. The centenary ground will be the venue of non stop celebrations for 42 days with about 15,000 visitors expected everyday.