13 August, 2009 There is a vast unmet need for counselling in Bhutan, which far exceeds current capacity, says a report compiled by Naropa university in the USA. The study was conducted earlier this year by a psychologist from the American “Buddhist inspired” university.

Picture: ANYTHING GOES – This accident prone intersection below Harmony Village will hopefully soon see some order restored

13 August, 2009 - Thimphu’s confusing diversions, intersections and roundabouts will become more confusing to motorists, at least for a while, with another round of changes in traffic flow in the pipeline.

His Majesty appoints HRH Prince Jigyel to the Sports Community

13 August, 2009 - With a view to encourage the growth of sports as an integral part of the academic experience of youth activity and national endeavour and achievement, His Majesty yesterday appointed Prince Jigyel U Wangchuck as his representative to the Bhutan Olympic Committee, the premier sports authority of the country

Picture:HRH Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck at the committee launch

13 August, 2009 : To be mindful of the effects of one’s own actions and bring about a deeper understanding of the self is the core objective of a new education module that will be offered as an elective in tertiary institutes by next year.

The Buddhist value oriented module, called the Mind and Mindfulness education programme, is an attempt to formalise the dharma discourse (choeshed) programmes that were started in middle and higher secondary schools and the two education colleges in 2003 by the zhung dratshang (central monastic body).