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Second phase of LG elections to be held in June
The second phase of the second local government elections will be held in June, this year. Except for a few gewogs, almost all the local government elections in the 20 dzongkhags will be conducted...
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Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Examination results declared
Results for the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Examination were declared, today. Tashi Wangchuk from Rangjung Higher Secondary School, with 88.25 percent, topped the Science Stream. Tashi Tenzin...
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Bhutan gets its first wind turbines
The country’s first pair of wind turbines, which will electrify 300 households, were inaugurated, today. Each wind turbine produces 300 kilowatt of energy, enough to power 150 households throughout....
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Taktshang to remain open even on Tuesdays until April
Paro Dzongkhag Administration has suspended the closing of Paro Taktshang every Tuesday following discontent among tour operators. The rule will be lifted for three months, until April, so that an...
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Bhutan climbs three places in corruption perception index
Bhutan has jumped three places up in the 2015’s corruption perception index from 2014. Bhutan ranks 27th least corrupted countries from 168 countries, a report released by a global Civil Society...
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First youth summit underway in Punakha
Over 90 youth from across the country are attending the first ever youth summit, which is underway at Ugyen Academy, in Punakha. The four-day summit, ‘youth for change,’ began yesterday. The summit is...
View ArticleCrime rate comes down by 13 percent
There was a drop of 13 percent crime rate in the country in 2015 as compared to 2014. From 2,367 cases in 2014 the number decreased to 2,055, last year. During their annual press conference, held in...
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70 percent contractors do not meet CDB’s requirements
About 70 percent of medium and large class contractors do not meet the requirements set by the Construction Development Board (CDB). Such mass non-compliance by over 300 contractors was found during...
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Drujeygang Drubthob, aged 100, dies
Drubthob Yeshi Phuntsho, popularly known as Drujeygang Drubthob died at the age of a 100, last Thursday. The Drubthob was known for his secret meditation and sacred practices. After monastic education,...
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Slight increase in number of accidents under alcohol influence
The number of motor vehicle accidents, under the influence of alcohol, slightly increased last year as compared to 2014. From 160 cases reported in 2014, the number increased to 195 in 2015. The...
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Audit points out grim reality of newspapers’ circulation
A circulation audit, conducted by the Audit Bureau of Circulations from India, found that seven of the nine print media houses in Bhutan are either dishonest or negligent, when it comes to circulation....
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Highway connects Lhamoi Dzingkha
Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag, previously known as Kalikhola, in Dagana, is now accessible through road within the country. A 53-kilometer highway from Tashilakha in Chhukha to Lhamoi Dzingkha opened to...
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Prayer ceremonies for The Gyalsey’s birth begins
Prayer ceremonies for the birth of The Gyalsey have begun across the country, with the Zhung Dratshang, Dzongkhag Rabdheys, and Shedras, all over Bhutan, performing Zhabdrung Dha Nang Kurim. His...
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New underpasses take a backseat for now
Thimphu Thromde will take more time to come up with the four underpasses along the expressway. The focus, instead, has been diverted to improving the two existing underpasses; one below Changangkha...
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Brand Bhutan’s official colours are Yellow and Maroon
The official colours for ‘Brand Bhutan’ are Yellow and Maroon. Economic affairs’ Department of Trade says they chose the colours as they depict purity, simplicity, country’s pristine environment, and...
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RCSC calls for action against civil servant found acting in films
Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) is forwarding a directive to a government agency after a civil servant was found acting in Bhutanese films. The letter directs the agency to take appropriate...
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Medical technique which allows painless childbirth to be reintroduced
The National Referral Hospital in Thimphu will be reintroducing a medical technique which will allow a painless childbirth. Pregnant women will receive injection at the lower back through a technique...
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Former customs’ RD intentionally deceived the state: OAG
Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said the former Regional Director of Revenue and Customs Office, Choyzang Tashi intentionally deceived the state. OAG put up their submission for the preliminary...
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Bhutan need not worry about Zika Virus
Director of Department of Public Health’s Director under health ministry, Dr. Pandup Tshering said Bhutan need not worry about the outbreak of Zika Virus. He said they are in the process of...
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Share trading still not able to pick up pace
Despite reducing share prices from Nu 100 to Nu 10, share trading in the country is yet to pick up pace. In 2014, shares worth Nu 181 M were traded in the market and last year, it had marginally...
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