Man arrested for allegedly smuggling controlled substances
Tshimasham Police arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly smuggling controlled substances, on Tuesday. The police say the suspect was in possession of contraband substances when he was arrested. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Make necessary investments in agriculture, NC tells the government
The Social and Cultural Affairs Committee of National Council proposed the government to make necessary investments in the agriculture sector and increase agricultural loan portfolio. These were some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Government and Opposition divided on ratification
The government and the opposition are divided on the ratification of the European Investment Bank Framework Agreement. The Government maintained its stand that the agreement must be ratified in the...
View ArticleBhutan to compete Mekong Business Challenge
Bhutan is participating in the Mekong Business Challenge for the first time. It is an Entrepreneurship Competition for university students in the Mekong Region which includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
World Bank commits 3.8 M USD to Bhutan
The World Bank has committed an additional 3.8 million USD to mitigate the impacts of climate change in Bhutan. The funding would be utilized in disaster reduction improvement projects such as improved...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Queen Mother inaugurates pre-vocational building
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tshering Pem Wangchuck inaugurated the new pre-vocational building for Wangsel Institute in Paro, today. The new Nu 15 M structure was financed by Pro-Bhutan, a German...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ambassadors present credentials
The Ambassadors of Brazil, Czech, Denmark, the Maldives and Nepal, presented their credentials to His Majesty the King at the grand Kuenrey in Tashi Chhoedzong, today. Tovar da Silva Nunes is the new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GoI releases Nu 960.2 M
The Indian Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, Bishwadip Dey handed over a cheque worth Nu 960.2 M to the Gross National Happiness Commission’s Secretary Sonam Wangchuk, in Thimphu, today. The amount is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Country’s oldest town receives Land Ownership Certificates
The country’s oldest town, Gola (bazaar) under Tashichholing Dungkhag in Samtse, received Lagthrams or Land Ownership Certificates almost after 55 years. Samtse Dzongkhag handed over Lagthrams to 49...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Turkish Ambassador presents credentials to His Majesty
The new Ambassador of Turkey to Bhutan, Devrim Öztürk presented his credentials to His Majesty the King at Tashichhodzong, today. Ambassador Öztürk is Turkey’s second ambassador to Bhutan. Formal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
His Majesty grants Tashi Khader to NC’s new eminent members
His Majesty the King granted Tashi Khadar to the three new eminent members of the National Council, today. His Majesty also granted Tashi Khadar to the newly-appointed post holders. The post holders...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nu 2 B set aside for Dzongkhag Thromde activities
Works and human settlement minister, Dorji Choden said a capital budget of Nu 2 B has been set aside for the 16 Dzongkhag Thromde activities as per the 11th five year plan. Lyonpo was responding to a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New throm to construct housing for Kholongchu staff
The minister of works and human settlement, Dorji Choden said instead of project’s staff quarter, the new throm, Khitsang will provide housing, about 200 flats, for the staff of Kholongchu Hydropower...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BBIN endorsement would hurt us, truckers say
Many truckers say their businesses would be impacted if the parliament endorses Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal motor Vehicular Agreement (BBIN). The National Assembly was supposed to endorse the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NA adopts Companies Bill
The National Assembly unanimously adopted the new Companies Bill 2015, today. All the 42 members present in the House voted in favor of the bill, which will now be sent to His Majesty the King for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chithuen Phendey seeks police intervention to rehabilitate a woman
Chithuen Phendey Association has forwarded a letter to the police seeking intervention to rehabilitate an alcohol-dependent woman, 27, recently diagnosed with HIV positive. They are seeking assistance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Popular film director dies
A popular Bhutanese film director, Tshering Wangyel, 43, passed away, yesterday. He was undergoing treatment in an intensive care unit of the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu. He was said to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RCSE results announced
The 2015 Bhutan Civil Service Examination results were declared today. Chimi Dema from Agnes Scott College in the United States topped the General Category with 68.84 percent. She graduated with B.A....
View ArticleClik here to view.
His Majesty graces the parliament’s closing ceremony
His Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the sixth session of the second parliament, today. National Assembly’s Speaker and National Council’s Chairperson received His Majesty at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HRH Gyaltshab graces Sangay Chholing Lhakhang
His Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck graced the consecration ceremony of Sangay Chholing Lhakhang at Jarey Geog in Lhuntse. The consecration Ceremony was held on 9 December. Gangtey...
View Article