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Princess’ visit will deepen Japan-Bhutan ties: Japanese Ambassador
The Japanese Ambassador to Bhutan, Kenji Hiramatsu, said Princess Mako’s visit to Bhutan will strengthen relations between the two countries. The ambassador also said although the friendship between...
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NA members demand stricter laws for crimes related to ICT
Most parliamentarians of the National Assembly (NA) insisted to have stringent laws against people committing crimes related to information, communications, and media services. Members pointed out that...
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Princess Mako hikes to Taktshang
Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako trekked today to Paro Taktshang monastery which is perched on the mountainside at 3,000 metres above the sea level. The princess arrived in Paro on Sunday for...
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2 injured in tyre burst in Bumthang
Two men, a farmer and a mechanic were hurt after the rim of the tractor’s tyre that came out during the tyre burst hit them. The incident took place on Monday at one of the automobiles in Bumthang. The...
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Govt. cannot fulfill its pledge of blacktopping all GC roads
Twenty two of the 205 gewog connectivity (GC) roads in the country will not be blacktopped in the 11th five year plan. The Finance Minister Namgay Dorji shared this yesterday after the National Council...
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Bhutan wants to raise its ranking in ease of doing business
The government commits to take Bhutan to the top 50 in ease of doing business ranking. Currently, the country is ranked at 73 out of 190 nations across the globe. The Economic Affairs Minister Lekey...
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All accused in alleged Trongsa land scam denies allegations
The former Trongsa Dzongda Lhab Dorji along with nine other individuals submitted their rebuttal statement against the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), at the Trongsa District Court on June 5. They...
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BOC will have a new office
The Bhutan Olympic Committee (BOC) will have a new office building by summer, next year. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graced the salang tendrel or ground breaking ceremony, today....
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Princess Mako bid farewell to Bhutan
Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako of Japan left the country, this morning. The Works and Human Settlement Minister Dorji Choden and Bhutan’s Ambassador to Japan Major General Vetsop Namgyel saw her...
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PM emphasises on curbing corruption in construction sector
The Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay said corruption in the construction sector must be rooted out. He made this statement during the keynote address at the engineers, architects, and planners...
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Je Khenpo consecrates hostel and prayer hall
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated the hostel and mani dungdrub chhoekhang or prayer hall at Hongtsho Trashigang Goemba in Thimphu today. The two-storied hostel will accommodate around hundred...
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His Majesty graces RUB’s 12th convocation
His Majesty The King graced the 12th convocation ceremony of the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) in Thimphu, yesterday. Click here to read His Majesty’s full address Some 3,000 graduates and...
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National Volleyball Championship underway in Thimphu
Ten Teams from each dzongkhag are taking part in the ongoing National Volleyball Championship which began in Thimphu yesterday. The three-day tournament is organised to revive and to promote volleyball...
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Couple relieved as their house gets mended
A traditional house at Wanakha village which suffered damages due to blasting at a road construction site on Damchu-Haa bypass road is being repaired after almost a year. The incident happened in March...
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Dechencholing temple in Monggar in need of restoration
Dechencholing temple in Chhaling Gewog, Monggar is in need of renovation. Gewog authorities plan to seek budget from the government to give the centuries-old lhakhang a makeover. The interiors of the...
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Strengthening evaluation as key development tool
One of the ways to ensure the governments do not compromise sustainability principles for the sake of development is through evaluation. This is exactly what the 4th Evaluation Conclave in Thimphu is...
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Thondrel, Sungchoes at Tashichhodzong to mark Duechen Ngazom
Tashichhodzong is one of the places where Thimphu residents may want to be tomorrow on the auspicious occasion of Duechen Ngazom. Several religious ceremonies will be held in the dzong to mark the Lord...
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NA endorses anti-money laundering bill
The National Assembly today passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing Terrorism Bill 2017. The bill will be now forwarded to the National Council for deliberations. The bill is...
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BCCB Super League cricket tournament starts
The 2017 Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) Super League cricket tournament started in the capital, today. Eight teams are participating in the 50 overs tournament. In the opening match played at the...
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Wangdue dzongkhag has a new court
Wangdue Phodrang now has a new dzongkhag court. The court which will provide judicial services to over 38000 people in the dzongkhag was consecrated today. The Nu 46 m construction began in April 2015...
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