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Despite harsh rules, public smoking prevails
Despite stern rules in place, people continue to smoke in public places such as drayangs and bars. From start of this year until March, Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority (BNCA) fined 58 people...
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Local author’s third novel launched
Amid romantic persona and superheroes built in the literatures of the world, Dema-a first Bhutanese superhero is being created. A novel titled Dema- Mystery of the missing egg by Chador Wangmo...
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MoU proves effective in using Gewog utility vehicle
A Memorandum of Understanding signed between the police and local leaders in Monggar has helped in monitoring the usage of Gewog utility vehicles. The agreement was signed three months ago to ensure...
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Fire destroys home in Paro
A two-storey house in Dokar Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag was razed to ground by a fire today. The incident took place at around 1 am. The family of five lost everything to fire. However, there are no...
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Roofing the unroofed- Gelegphu Thromde decides
Gelegphu Thromde will now make it mandatory for all the building owners to roof their unroofed buildings in the core town area. This was decided during the recent Gelegphu Thromde Tshogde meeting....
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First nationwide survey of Hepatitis prevalence begins
The first nationwide survey to estimate the prevalence of Hepatitis in the country began in 13 districts, today. They are: Thimphu, Paro, Gasa, Haa, Chhukha, Samtse, Trongsa, Samdrup Jongkhar,...
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Second Economic Development Policy launched
Economic Affairs Ministry launched the second Economic Development Policy (EDP) yesterday. The EDP 2016 will serve as a framework for government agencies to facilitate private sector development and...
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Overnight storms destroy crops in Trashi Yangtse
More than 160 acres of potato and maize fields were damaged by hailstorm and wind in Khamdang Gewog, Trashi Yangtse on the night of April 3. Seventy one households were affected of which...
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Badminton Championship attracts less female participants
Not many girls are participating in the under-19 National Badminton Championship which kick started in Thimphu, today. Of the total 30 participants, only 14 are girls. Officials from the Bhutan...
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Gomkora Tshechu wraps up
The three day annual Gomkora Tshechu in Trashi Yangtse ended with the unfurling of Guru Tshengye Thongdrel, today. Thousands of people, decked in their best attires witnessed the colourful and most...
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Trashigang MSS organises Health and Physical Education festival
Coinciding with the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace, Trashigang Middle Secondary School (TMSS) organized Health and Physical Education festival, today. It is being held for the...
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Towards strengthening Bhutan-Germany friendship
The Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety of Germany, Dr. Barbara Anne Hendricks along with Agriculture and Forests Minister Yeshey Dorji planted about 130...
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NFE learners decline in Tsirang
More than a decade ago, Tsirang Dzongkhag had some 23 Non-Formal Education (NFE) centres. However, today, there are 17 such centres in the dzongkhag. The decrease has been attributed to declining...
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Zhingsagang plead for safe drinking water
Almost 20 households of Zhingsagang village under Maedwang Gewog in Thimphu are facing problem in absence of safe drinking water. Villagers say due to unclean drinking water, many people get sick...
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Land development takes place in Yangtse
The land development programme was launched in Yangtse Gewog in Trashi Yangste, the first ever in the east. Under the programme, small terraced fields are joined together, making it more convenient...
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Roadside parking will not be allowed: Thimphu Thromde
From May this year, people parking cars by the roadside in all the areas under Thimphu Thromde will be penalized. The move comes after some house owners not adhering to keep enough residential parking...
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Over 600 students take part in sports meet
Around 600 students from nine Lower Secondary Schools under Sarpang Dzongkhag are taking part in a three-day B division Dzongkhag sports meet. The event themed- Sports do not build character, they...
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Bhutan leapfrogs Nepal to claim 164th position in FIFA ranking
Bhutan is now ranked 164th in the world in the latest FIFA ranking. It spiked 13 places up and leapfrogged Nepal, whose current ranking is 170th position. Considered one of the weakest squads in the...
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Paro Tshechu begins
The five-day annual Paro Tshechu began today with blessing from the scared cymbal, which is one of the oldest relics in the Dzong. A huge crowd of Bhutanese and tourists gathered on the first day of...
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Accident claims two lives
Two men, including driver died on the spot after a Bolero they were travelling in veered off the road near Wamrong in Trashigang. The accident occurred at around 9:30 PM last night. Another person who...
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