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Her Expression showcases works of 48 female artists
Art works including abstract paintings to embroidery, digital art and clay sculptures are at display at the 4th edition of Her Expression, an annual art exhibition that celebrates local female artists...
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Parcel delivery business idea tops at Techstars Startup Weekend
An online logistics platform to deliver parcels was picked as the best business idea during the Techstars Startup Weekend at the College of Science and Technology (CST) in Phuentshogling yesterday....
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MHPA could be the cheapest hydropower project ever built in SAARC region
The government of India has approved the final cost of the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (MHPA) at Nu 46.7 bn. If the project completes at this cost, it would become the cheapest hydropower project...
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His Holiness consecrates Ngyoendro Tshokzhi Thongdrel
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated the Ngyoendro Tshokzhi Thongdrel, which was unfurled for public veneration at Kuensel Phodrang today. Thousands of devotees gathered to receive blessings from...
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His Majesty graces Chhukha Tshechu
(Picture story): His Majesty The King graced the second day of the 3-day Chhukha Tshechu yesterday on which the Raksha Mangcham (Sacred Dance of the Judgement of Death) is performed. The post His...
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RBP opens Gewog Gagdey in Lingzhi
The people Lingzhi Dungkhag in Thimphu now have access to police services. This is because the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) opened a Gewog Gagdey office or Gewog Based Police in Lingzhi Gewog yesterday. A...
View ArticleHis Majesty The King to leave for New Delhi tomorrow
On the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, will travel to New Delhi, India tomorrow, for a...
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Week-long exhibition opens in Thimphu
A week-long exhibition opened in the capital displaying the winning entries of this year’s National Design and Art Competition. Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck graced the...
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People of Silambi want Nagor School to be upgraded to central school
People of Silambi Gewog in Monggar requested the Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay to upgrade Nagor Middle Secondary School (NMSS) to a central school. The request was made during Lyonchhen’s visit...
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Nagor BHU will have female health worker soon: PM
Nagor Grade II Basic Health Unit (BHU) under Silambi Gewog in Monggar will soon get one female health assistant. Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay confirmed this during the meeting with villagers...
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Tourism growth boosts handicrafts business
The rise in the number of tourists visiting the country in the recent years has helped the handicrafts shops along Thimphu’s main street, Norzin Lam, gain stronghold. Stall owners says their income...
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Govt. receives US$ 14m from UNDP for project implementation
From next month, a new six-year project will commence to enhance sustainability and climate resilience of forest and agriculture landscape, and community livelihoods in the country. To fund the...
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Vulnerability Baseline Assessment Report launched
The multi-dimensional poverty Index 2016 says that 12.7 per cent of Bhutanese population is poor besides an increase in Human Development Index by 6 per cent from 2010 to 2015. This is according to...
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Their Majesties on four-day visit to India
Upon the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, is on a four-day official visit to New Delhi....
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Parties announce candidates as 2018 elections draw closer
With the elections fast approaching, political parties are gearing up for it. Some of them have started announcing their candidates, while others are preparing to do so. Bhutan Kuen-Nyam (BKP) Party...
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Her Majesty the Queen Mother in Haa on high-level advocacy tour
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck met with the people of Haa yesterday. Her Majesty, who is the UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, is in the dzongkhag leading a high-level advocacy on...
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President of India welcomes Their Majesties
At the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, The President of India His Excellence Shri Ram Nath Kovind invited His Majesty The King for a State Visit to India next year as Bhutan and India celebrate the 50th...
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Group of elderly people chanted Mani Dhang Rim prayers
To promote Mani Dhang Rim or prayers with extended vocal tone, a group of elderly people recited Mani Dhang Rim during the Kanjur Oral Transmission at Kuenselphodrang yesterday. It was recited mainly...
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Samdrup Jongkhar Toed bustling with developmental activities
If you are in Samdrup Jongkhar town, you may well notice construction activities being executed around the Samdrup Jongkhar Toed. Thanks to access to a road and bridge since recently. Residential...
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Financial literacy road show held in Sarpang
Led by the Governor, a team from the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) met with the sectors heads including managers of financial institutions in Sarpang yesterday as part of RMA’s Financial Literacy Road...
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