Royal Government of Bhutan - Cabinet Secretariat

http://www.cabinet.gov.bt/

19 Aug 2009

Cabinet Secretariat, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan

Supplied note: "The Bhutan Government has established its own web site, [at the URL below], and to date has posted some decisions of the Cabinet, the PMs state of the nation report to the 3rd session of the Parliament, a few Press Releases, and some other documents. It is expected that in due course the site will be further expanded and improved in the interests of transparency for the new government. - bcs."

Site contents:* Prime Minister (Call On, Message Sent, Message Received, Speeches); * Cabinet (Cabinet Functions, Executive Orders & Directives, Executive Orders, Directives, Members, Rules of Procedures, Sub Committees); * Highlights Cabinet Decisions, Events/News, Info / Announcements, CDG); * Reports; * Press Release; * Web-mail; * Contact Us (Public Feedback, Staff Information); * Bhutan Portal (Government, Citizen, Business, Overseas, News, Forms Download).

URL http://www.cabinet.gov.bt/

Internet Archive (www.archive.org) [the site was not archived at the time of this abstract]

Link reported by: Brian C. Shaw (bcjshaw--at--hkucc.hku.hk)

* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info./Documents
* Publisher [academic - business - government - library - NGO - other]:
Government
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
V.Useful
* External links to the resource [over 3,000 - under 3,000 - under 1,000
- under 300 - under 100 - under 30]: under 1,000

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Bhutan - Election Commission website

http://www.election-bhutan.org.bt/

19 Aug 2009

Election Commission, Thimphu, Bhutan

Supplied note:
"The Election Commission of Bhutan has improved its website (still at http://www.election-bhutan.org.bt/), and viewers can download items of e-legislation and other items of interest. - bcs."

Site contents: * Organization; * E-Legislation; * Downloads; * Photo Gallery; * E-Roll Search [under construction]; * From Chief Election Commissioner's Desk; * Press Releases (Top 5, View All); * Notifications (Top 5, View All); * Announcements; * News and Events.

URL http://www.election-bhutan.org.bt/

Internet Archive http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.election-bhutan.org.bt/

Link reported by: Brian C. Shaw (bcjshaw--at--hkucc.hku.hk)

* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info./Documents
* Publisher [academic - business - government - library - NGO - other]:
Government
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Essential
* External links to the resource [over 3,000 - under 3,000 - under 1,000
- under 300 - under 100 - under 30]: over 3,000 [in fact, over 14,400 external links]

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National Assembly of Bhutan (NAB)

URL http://www.nab.gov.bt/

19 Aug 2009

The Parliament of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan

Self-description:
"1. It was the farsighted vision of the Third King His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck which laid the foundation of modern Bhutan. The very first of many visionary initiatives taken by His Majesty the King was the establishment of the Tshogdu (National Assembly) in 1953.
2. The National Assembly was established to discuss issues of national interest, promote public welfare and develop political consciousness among the people so that they could play a greater role in the decision making process and running of the country.
3. The National Assembly in 1953 started as a body with just 38 members. [...]."

Site contents:
* About Us (About NAB, Vision and Mission, The Speaker, Committees, Visit to NAB);
* Secretariat (About Secretariat, Organisation Chart, Staff Information, Tshodrungs);
* Publications (Agenda, Newsletter, Brochure);
* Downloads (Legislation, Resolution, Acts, Forms, CDG, Parliamentary entitlements rules);
* News (News, Tender, Announcement);
* Members (Profile, Attendance, Constituency List);
* Business Order (Business, Synopsis, Question Hour);
* Bills For Public View;
* Links (Constitution, Cabinet, National Council, Political Parties, IPU, More...);
* Press release;
* Photo Gallery;
* Forums;
* Webmail;
* Contact Us;
* FAQ;
* Feedback.

URL http://www.nab.gov.bt/

Internet Archive http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.nab.gov.bt

Link reported by: Brian C. Shaw (bcjshaw--at--hkucc.hku.hk)

* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info./Documents
* Publisher [academic - business - government - library - NGO - other]:
Government
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Essential
* External links to the resource [over 3,000 - under 3,000 - under 1,000
- under 300 - under 100 - under 30]: under 1,000

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National Council of Bhutan (NCB)

http://www.nationalcouncil.bt/
19 Aug 2009

The Parliament of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan

Supplied note:
"The National Council (upper house of Bhutan's Parliament) has its own website, [at the URL below], where viewers can download the texts of various acts, bills and resolutions, as well as the NCs views on pending legislation (eg the Civil Service Bill, the Local Government Bill) as well as NC's reservations on eg 'constituency development grants' concept, and on modalities for passing the annual Budget (http://www.nationalcouncil.bt/mainpage.php?code=4). Summary Resolutions of the 2nd session of the NC (Dec 2008-January 2009) are downloadable from [the Business pages at] http://www.nationalcouncil.bt/subpage.php?pagecode=3&code=107 by clicking on 'Synopsis' and further linking on the link that comes up. - bcs."

Self-description:
"The Parliament of Bhutan is the highest legislative body in the country. It consists of the Druk Gyalpo, the National Council and the National Assembly. The National Council has both legislative and review functions and is also referred to as the House of Review. Establishment: -Established in 2008 under Article 11 of the Constitution of Bhutan. -The first joint sitting of Parliament was held from May 8-30, 2008. -The first session of the National Council was held in the Banquet Hall at Langjophakha from June 17 to July 24, 2008. [...]."

Site contents:
* Members (Vision & Mission, Chairperson, Committees, Visit to NC);
* Secretariat (Who is who, NC Organogram);
* News;
* Forum;
* Feedback;
* Downloads (Acts Bills, Resolutions, Others, Forms);
* Business (Agenda, Business Order, Synopsis, Question Time);
* Site Map;
* WebMail;
* FAQ;
* Photo Gallery [at http://www.nationalcouncil.bt/index11.php - ed.]

URL http://www.nationalcouncil.bt/

Internet Archive (www.archive.org) [the site was not archived at the time of this abstract]

Link reported by: Brian C. Shaw (bcjshaw--at--hkucc.hku.hk)

* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info./Documents
* Publisher [academic - business - government - library - NGO - other]:
Government
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Essential
* External links to the resource [over 3,000 - under 3,000 - under 1,000
- under 300 - under 100 - under 30]: under 1,000

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Bhutan Textiles

http://www.bhutantextiles.com/

12 Aug 2009

Bhutan Sacred Buddhist Art - The Bartholomew Collection, www.bhutantextiles.com, Laos.

"For 25 years the largest Private Buddhist Art Heritage Collection from Bhutan has been stored away and never seen by anyone! This Collection consists primarily of antique Buddhist textiles and some sacred religious artifacts from Bhutan. Recently this unique collection was endangered in California by major fires and earthquakes... What a tragic loss to the Buddhist world and to Buddhist Art Cultural Heritage IF this sacred Collection, which has never been seen and fully documented in its entirety, were to perish. The next vital step is to seek funding for the Collection's rescue!

The collector Mr. Bartholomew is a world renowned cultural anthropologist and published author of the first definitive book on Bhutan Textile Art and Culture 'Thunder Dragon Textiles from Bhutan,' Shikosha (Publisher), Kyoto, Japan, 1985. Mr. Bartholomew has collected nearly all of his pieces between 1976-1982. This is a period of time when Mr. Bartholomew alone was negotiating primarily through barter exclusively with the Bhutanese Royal Families, high-ranking members of the Royal Government of Bhutan, and top religious leaders/Rimpoches of Buddhism in Bhutan. Most of this Collection was acquired outside of Bhutan in India and Nepal. - mb."

Self-description:
"Tragically, a series of National Archive fires and a major earthquake in the late 19th century all but destroyed Bhutan's written history. Despite the loss of such significant records, the unique and magnificent textile art of Druk Yul [i.e. Bhutan - ed.] has survived as an important cultural legacy. Compared to other textile producing cultures, however, few of these historical artifacts remain; a 19th century textile in relatively undamaged condition is now considered extremely rare."

Site contents:
* Kingdom of Bhutan [introductory notes to the website];
* Bartholomew Collection ("Presently, the Bartholomew Collection encompasses an unparalleled collection including the most historically significant Bhutanese textiles known: # The oldest known 'Triple Jewels' in the world, which comprise the Tikhep, or royal throne cover; the Shingkha, or appliquee shaman's tunic, and the Kishung, the brocaded shaman's tunic. # The widest array of the best-preserved Royal Throne Covers in the world # The Throne Cover of the first King of the Wangchuck Dynasty. # An original silk Dragon Crown of the 2nd King of the Wangchuck Dynasty. # Ceremonial shaman tunics formerly worn by some of the most revered holy people of Himalayan Buddhism. # Rare ceremonial dress pieces worn by nobles and royalty."
* GreenHeart Art to Heart Project (GreenHeart 'Art to Heart' Overview, 'Art to Heart' Benefactor Sought for World Cultural Heritage and Humanitarian Opportunity - Mission Statement, Provenance of The Bartholomew Collections, Facts, plus colour, small size images of: Tikhep (2 x) [two royal throne covers], Shingkha [an appliquee shaman's tunic], Kishung [a brocaded shaman's tunic], Kira [the national dress for women in Bhutan], Chaksi Pankhep [a royal hand towel or lap cover], and Charkhab [a cloak]);
* Bhutan Textile Art Museum Proposal; * Contact.

URL http://www.bhutantextiles.com/

Internet Archive http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.bhutantextiles.com/

Link reported by: MarkO Bartholomew, GreenHeart Foundation (admin--at--bhutantextiles.com)

* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]:
Corporate Info./ Documents
* Publisher [academic - business - government - library/museum - NGO - other]:
Other
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]:
Interesting
* External links to the resource [over 3,000 - under 3,000 - under 1,000
- under 300 - under 100 - under 30]: under 30

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