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Australia’s Ambassador pays a farewell call on PM
The Ambassador of Australia to Bhutan, Patrick Suckling paid a farewell call on the Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, yesterday. Lyonchhen thanked the Ambassador for valuable development assistance to...
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Hearing on JPLP tax evasion to begin again
Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court is most likely to begin the hearing on JPLP tax evasion case in three weeks time. The case had been deferred since November, last year. The court was to hold the hearing...
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Passenger buses stranded in Bumthang
Ten passenger buses, travelling from and to the Eastern parts of the country are stranded in Bumthang because of today’s snowfall. Even the East-West Highway is open to traffic; the Road Safety and...
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OL clarifies elections related rumours
Speaking to the people of Lower Kheng in Trong under Zhemgang, the Opposition Leader, Dr. Pema Gyamtsho said His Majesty the King has commanded that the members of the political parties clarify the...
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His Holiness administers Tshewang
His Holiness the Je Khenpo administered the Tshewang or blessing for long life in Samtse today. Thousands of devotees, including civil servants and corporate employees, attended the half- day Tshewang...
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Case of alleged molestation forwarded to the court
Damphu police forwarded the case, involving a 43-year-old man who allegedly molested his niece, to Tsirang District Court, today. The man is accused of incest and also trying to escape detention. He...
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Bhutan loses millions of Rupees on pilgrimage
In just a week, the Royal Monetary Authority has exchanged over Nu 62 M to the Bhutanese pilgrims going to India and Nepal. Economists from RMA say government loses millions of rupees with thousands of...
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Private company tackles waste problem in Bumthang
A first private waste management company in Bumthang is set to reduce waste in the district, to a large extent. Waste Management has always been a major challenge for Bumthang. With increasing...
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OAG files a case against revenue and customs’ former RD
The Office of Attorney General (OAG) filed a case against the former Regional Director of the Regional Revenue and Customs office in Phuentshogling with the Dungkhag court. The former regional director...
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His Holiness consecrates chorten and Mandir
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated a Sigdok Chorten and Shivalaya Mandir in Samtse, yesterday. Both were built to commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, last...
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Suspect in death of Radio Jockey could be charged for involuntary manslaughter
Thimphu Police say an 18 year-old suspect could be charged for involuntary manslaughter of a 26 year-old Radio Jockey. They had arrested the suspect on January 13. The suspect is a former convict....
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Phuentshogling Thrompon held office of profit in his previous term
The former Phuentshogling Thrompon, who was disqualified from contesting again yesterday, held an office of profit, all along his previous term. Many are questioning how he could possess a valid trade...
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His Majesty grants Dhar to new gups
His Majesty the King granted Dhar to five new Gups who were elected during local government bye-election, yesterday. The new gups are Rinzin from Dramedtse Gewog in Monggar, Nim Dorji from Gakiling...
View ArticleMan detained for alleged sexual assault of a two-year-old
Thimphu Police have detained a 39-year-old man for alleged sexual assault of a two year-old female child, on Saturday, in Thimphu. The suspect, who is the victim’s neighbor, had taken the child out for...
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Gelegphu gets Tikaram Kafley as the new Thrompon-elect
Tikaram Kafley secured 317 votes to become the new Thrompon-elect of Gelegphu Thromde. Of the 1,121 registered voters, 677 came out to vote. The other contestants, Tshering Norbu secured 206 votes and...
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Phuentshogling Thromde elects Uttar Kumar Rai
Uttar Kumar Rai is the new Thrompon-elect of Phuentshogling Thromde. He secured 248 ‘Yes’ votes and 239 ‘No’ votes. Of the 776 registered voters, 487 cast their votes. Uttar Kumar Rai had said his...
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The new Thimphu Thrompon-elect is Kinlay Dorjee
Kinlay Dorjee is the new Thimphu Thrompon-elect. The lone contestant was re-elected after securing 2,107 ‘Yes’ votes and 150 ‘No’ votes. Of the 7,278 registered voters, 2130 came out to vote of which...
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Manufacturing companies express interest in Bondeyma Industrial Estate
Although still under development, a few manufacturing companies have expressed interest in establishing manufacturing units at the Bondeyma Industrial Estate, in Monggar. Currently, the first phases of...
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Customs’ Officials awarded meritorious certificates
Twenty One Customs Officials, from around the country, were awarded meritorious certificates for excellence in service during the celebration of International Customs Day in Samtse, today....
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Indian community celebrates Republic Day
As India celebrated its 67th Republic Day, today, the Indian community gathered at Indian embassy in the capital to celebrate the day. The celebration began with the hosting of the Indian flag,...
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