Landslide causes roadblock in Bumthang-Monggar highway
A major landslide has blocked the Bumthang-Monggar highway between Gayzamchhu and Khandrupang of Ura Gewog in Bumthang this afternoon. Around 50 metres of the road stretch has been buried by falling...
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Residents in Thimphu feel the pinch from soaring egg prices
Residents in the capital say these days buying eggs is a pocket-burner for them. Eggs have become expensive due to dip in the production from poultry farms in Tsirang. Earlier, a tray of eggs used to...
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Former Dungpa and 2 others appeal to Sarpang Court
Former Gelegphu Dungpa Pema Wangdi, former Dungkhag Administrative Assistant Sonam Norbu and a contractor, Tobgay Dradul, are appealing to the Sarpang District Court. The Gelegphu Dungkhag Court...
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His Majesty grants citizenship kidu to 137 individuals
His Majesty The King granted citizenship Kidu to 137 individuals yesterday. The recipients took an Oath of Allegiance to the Tsa-Wa-Sum at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong. With this, His Majesty has...
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Bus drivers undergo alcohol test before the journey
To ensure safety of the passengers travelling in public transport busses, the Thimphu Traffic Police has been conducting daily alcohol test. And it’s been a couple of months now. Every bus driver, at...
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PCAL’s cement production falls
The Penden Cement Authority Limited’s (PCAL) cement production has gone down drastically for about a month now, after a gear box in one of its production mills broke down. The current quantity of...
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Reconstituted National HIV/AIDS Commission launched
The Health Ministry launched the Reconstituted National HIV/AIDS Commission to provide diverse health services for people living with HIV/ADS in the country yesterday. The 133rd round of the council...
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PM should step down or face the law: DNT
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), in a press release said that they have started consulting legal experts and lawyers for the next course of action to protect the Constitution regarding the fiscal incentives...
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Coronation Cup Championship, Gyalsey Futsal league underway
One of the popular tournaments among the basketball enthusiast in the capital -“The Coronation Cup Championship” began at the Youth Development Fund complex from yesterday. In the opening match,...
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Honey production, lucrative business for Wangdue farmers
Pure local honey from Wangdue Phodrang will now hit the market. The Wangdue Dzongkhag Livestock sector successfully harvested its first honey production piloted in three Gewogs of Phobji, Gangteng and...
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Boy washes away by Wangchhu
An eleven-year old boy was washed by the Wangchhu this morning at Changzamtok below Kuensel office in Thimphu. The body was found downstream near Pelkhil School. An eye witness said the deceased was...
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First-ever Yab-Yum goodwill open football tournament starts
The first-ever Yab-Yum goodwill open football tournament began in Punakha today. Eight teams from Wangdue Phodrang and Punakha are taking part in the tournament. It is dedicated to the Yab and Yum of...
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Nazhoen scout camp is also popular among non-students
In Trashi Yangtse, scout programmes are not only gaining popularity among the school going children but also for out-of-school youth and locals. The three-day Nazhoen Scouts and Youth Camp which is...
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Upgraded Shumar Menchhu expects more visitors
The place where natural medicinal water (Menchhu) is used for traditional healing therapies in Shumar Gewog in Pema Gatshel was recently given a facelift. Following the renovation, number of visitors,...
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HH Je Khenpo appoints Lam of Rinchentse Lhakhang
His Holiness the Je Khenpo appointed a 30-year-old, Kuenley Tshering as the new Lam of Rinchentse Lhakhang under Darla Gewog in Chhukha today. The Lhakhang’s former Lam Tshering Penjor has now been...
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Students in Monggar acquaint themselves with spiritualism
Some students are making the best use of the month long summer vacation. For instance, in Monggar, over 100 students from four higher secondary schools are attending a two-week long spiritual...
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Thromde’s decision to remove private water pipes worries residents in Olakha
Residents in Olakha, South Thimphu are perturbed after knowing that Thimphu Thromde office is planning to remove private water pipes in the area. They said thromde’s water supply has never been enough...
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Chapchha Dzong likely to be rebuilt during 12th Five Year Plan
Chapchha Dzong in Chhukha had been an important place for leaders of western region since decades ago. But today, if one visits the site, its historical significance seems reduced with dilapidated...
View ArticleFiscal Incentives 2017 unconstitutional: DNT
The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) have accused the government of violating the constitution by imposing fiscal incentives without passing it through the parliament. Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa says the party...
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Community Centres of Lauri, Serthig, Langchenphu still without internet...
The people of Lauri, Serthig and Langchenphu Gewogs in Samdrup Jongkhar may not have to wait long to see their Community Centres connected with internet. The Dzongkhag ICT officials say works are...
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