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High Court holds show cause hearing for DNT’s petition against government
The High Court today conducted the show cause hearing on the writ of mandamus petition filed by the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) against the government for the alleged unconstitutional implementation of...
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Annual Wangdue Tshechu festival begins
The three-day annual Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu began today at Tenchholing. Thousands of people decked in their fineries congregated there to witness the dzongkhag’s biggest cultural festival. The...
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Wangdue Police nab 5 alleged burglars
Police in Wangdue Phodrang apprehended 5 men in connection with larceny case, last week. They were arrested at Tikezampa while trying to transport stolen bitumen. The suspects had already reached three...
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Conservationists reiterate conserving tiger species
Poaching, habitat loss and prey depletion are the three main threats to the survival of endangered tigers around the world. Though tigers in Bhutan are safe from such global threats, human-wildlife...
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OAG forwards recent gold smuggling case to Paro Court
Paro District Court The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) forwarded the recent gold smuggling case to Paro District Court on September 14. Five people have been charged in the case including the two...
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NCWC strengthens child, women protection system
Lack of disaggregated information on issues related to women and child protection is a major challenge facing the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) in building a sustainable protection...
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Health Ministry introduces web-based tracking system for mother & child
Starting this month, the Health Ministry initiated the implementation of web-based mother and child’s health tracking system. It is a tool to ensure delivery of full health care services to expectant...
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Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother graces Kichu Drubchen
The 12-day annual Kichu Pelchen Drubchen is underway at the Kichu Lhakhang in Paro. Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck graced the first day of the Tsechu yesterday. Her...
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Nepal wins SAFF championship, Bhutan bags fair play award
Curtains were drawn on the 2017 SAFF under-18 championship yesterday at the Changlimithang when Nepal lifted the trophy. Bhutan did not leave the tournament empty handed as they were given the fair...
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Fire guts 5 houses in Haa
A fire early yesterday morning has left five families in Kibri Village of Uesu Gewog in Haa homeless and bereft. The fire, which broke out around 2 am yesterday, is said to have started from one of...
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National action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance refers to the ability of microorganisms to resist effects of medication used to treat them. A recent World Health Organization Report expressed concerns over the increasing...
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Haa Tshechu underway at Lhakhang Karpo
Annual Haa Tshechu is underway at the courtyard of Lhakhang Karpo since yesterday. The three-day festival showcases various mask dances namely Shazam and Zhana Chams. Hundreds of people draped in...
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BAFRA seizes goods which exceeded its expiry date in Trongsa
Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) seized goods worth over Nu 75,000 from shops across Trongsa in the last six months. The seized goods, mostly expired grocery items, were...
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Mekuri Primary School in Pema Gatshel receives set of bedding
Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag Administration distributed a set of bedding to 44 boarding students of Mekuri Primary School. The students, who are mostly from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, do not...
View ArticleTwo detained for battering a sports teacher in Samtse
Two men are under Samtse Police custody for allegedly battering a 32-year-old sports teacher of Panbari Primary School under Tading Gewog. According to the teacher, the incident occurred after his...
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140 counsellors earn national certification for first time
For the first time, Bhutan Board for Certified Counsellor has certified 140 Bhutanese counselling professionals as National Certified Counsellors. Her Royal Highness Princess Kezang Choden Wangchuck...
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Police arrest 2 for alleged drug trafficking case
Phuentshogling Police arrested two men aged 24 and 26 for allegedly involved in an illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. They were nabbed following a tip-off after crossing...
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Fire razes 4 huts at Changghidhaphu
A fire totally destroyed four huts at Changghidhaphu in Thimphu yesterday. The huts were home to employees of Thimphu Thromde and Greener Way, a private waste company. Although no casualties were...
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BoB launches online loan application platform
The Bank of Bhutan (BoB) clients can now apply for loans, cards, credit cards and INR prepaid cards online through its website and Mbob anytime, anywhere. Called the Loan Origination System, the...
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Bhutan Airlines signs lease agreement with AerCap
Bhutan Airlines will lease two aircrafts from AerCap, a global aircraft leasing company and replace its existing fleet by mid of next year. To formalise the deal, the Bhutan Airlines signed lease...
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