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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen launches Bhutan for Life initiative
Coinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo yesterday, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen launched the “Bhutan For Life” initiative. Bhutan For Life initiative is a strategic and...
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Tsepamey Tshokor for the long life, wellbeing of His Majesty the Fourth Druk...
His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over Tsepamey Tshokor at the Kuensel Phodrang yesterday for the long life and well being of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Prayers and butter lamps were offered...
View ArticleHis Majesty The King graces DHI’s 10th anniversary celebrations
His Majesty The King yesterday graced the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI). Established following a Royal Charter issued on 11th November 2007, DHI is the...
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Tendruk Gewog organises women khuru tournament for first time
To commemorate His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 62nd birthday, Tendruk Gewog organised women’s khuru tournament for the first time in Samtse on November 11. Three women teams-one formed by civil...
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Thromde branch office improves service delivery
With the opening of Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde branch office in Dewathang, it has become easier for the residents of Bangtsho, Kipse, and Samdrup Gatshel constituencies under Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde to...
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Oman confident of win at Changlimithang
Having already booked its berth in the 2019 Asian Cup last month, Oman’s football coach, Pim Verbeek, is looking forward to a win here at the Changlimithang in a bid to secure top spot in Group D. Last...
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20th session of National Council begins on Thursday
When the 20th session of the National Council kicks off on Thursday, the house will begin with presentation of the follow-up report on the resolution of the 19th session. The bills that will be tabled...
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Entrepreneurship culture gains ground
The entrepreneurship culture has seen a significant growth in the recent years. This is evident from the fact quite a number of young Bhutanese now run their own businesses and many others are seeking...
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Climate resilient forest, agricultural landscape and community livelihoods
The government launched a project aimed at enhancing sustainability and climate resilience of forest and agricultural landscape and community livelihoods in Bhutan yesterday. The US$13.9 million...
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12th Bhutan-India Border Management and Security meeting begins
The 12th Round of Bhutan-India Meeting on Border Management and Security began in Thimphu today. The meeting is an important forum to hold discussions on issues relating to border management and...
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DNT respects High Court’s decision, urges Opposition to take forward the case
DNT’s President Dr Tandi Dorji The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) says although they respect the High Court’s decision, they are not happy for not being able to fight the case on behalf of the public. The...
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PDP re-elects Dasho Tshering Tobgay as President
Dasho Tshering Tobgay will continue to serve as the Party President of People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He was re-elected during the party’s convention in Thimphu yesterday. Similarly, Dasho Dorji...
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Volunteers carry out mass cleanup at Kuensel Phodrang
Over a thousand students of Thimphu Thromde Scouts Association and volunteers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests and Clean Bhutan teamed up to clean up the Kuensel Phodrang on Saturday. They...
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Tackling the country’s doma chewing habit
Doma or betel nut is a key part of Bhutanese culture. It’s been consumed widely by many for centuries. But doctors warn betel nut chewing comes at a terrible cost. It causes cancer, leading people to...
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People of Lingzhi beat biting cold with animal dung
In an extremely cold place like Lingzhi Gewog, animal dung plays a crucial role. It is what keeps people and homes in cold Lingzhi warm throughout the year. Trees are rare to find in Lingzhi, which...
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Search intensifies for man
An extensive search operation is underway at Punatshangchhu to locate the 27-year-old forest ranger of Lingmukha Gewog in Punakha, who met with an accident last Thursday. The accident took place at...
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Man apprehended for allegedly conning people
Thimphu Police have arrested 35-year-old man from Paro for allegedly conning people around National Memorial Chorten area yesterday. Upon interrogation, police found out the suspect had conned elderly...
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2 arrested for alleged possession of hashish
Two men, aged 34 and 29 from Sagteng Gewog, Trashigang are in Thimphu Police custody for allegedly possessing 109 sticks of hashish. The duo was arrested on November 9. According to Narcotic Drugs,...
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Queen Mother highlights on youth, health & social issues
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck met with students and teaching faculty of Punakha Central School yesterday and shared concerns regarding the increasing youth related problems in...
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No gungtongs in Merag Gewog
Trashigang has the highest number of gungtong or vacant households. However, it’s a different story in Merag, a remote gewog in the dzongkhag. Over a thousand houses are lying empty in other parts of...
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