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New Indian Ambassador presents credentials to His Majesty
The new Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Jaideep Sarkar presented his credentials to His Majesty the King, today. Prior this current appointment, Jaideep Sarkar was the Indian Ambassador to Israel. Born in...
View ArticleTighten National Referral Hospital’s security, patients say
Thimphu police have apprehended a 21 year-old man, who was caught on CCTV, allegedly running away after robbing two patients at the National Referral Hospital’s ward. He was detained yesterday. The...
View ArticleMan found dead outside a bar
A body of a 54-year-old man was found outside a bar in Chubachhu, in Thimphu, this morning. Forensic officials were not able to ascertain the cause of death owing to the lack of forensic facilities....
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Tsirang’s stalled bypass road to finally see the light of day
Construction of the 1.8-kilometre bypass road in Tsirang, which was started seven years ago, is expected to be completed before the second deadline. The construction, which began in 2008-09 financial...
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More than 250 taxis yet to register for Taxi Operating Permit
More than 250 taxis have not registered for the Taxi Operating Permit (TOP). If they do not register by the end of this month, they will not be allowed to operate. Road Safety and Transport Authority...
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Construction of Pema Gatshel Dzong to be completed on time
Construction of the Pema Gatshel Dzong is expected to be complete on time in 2018. After receiving the map for the new design of the Utse and Dratsha, the construction is going to begin. Construction...
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PM meets Japanese Ambassador to Bhutan
The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay met the new Japanese Ambassador, Kenji Hiramatsu, today. The Ambassador hopes to engage actively with the government in healthcare, education, empowering women and...
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Number of cancer patients increasing
To observe the World Cancer Day today, people in Thimphu gathered at the Memorial Chorten to remember their loved ones they lost to cancer. Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck graced the...
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Percentage of stunting among children decreases
The percentage of stunting among children, below the age of five, has decreased by about 12 percent, according to the National Nutrition Survey Report, 2015. The figure stood at 33 percent in 2010....
View ArticleLandowner in Phuentshogling blocks GC road
A landowner in Bangay under Phuentshogling has placed huge stones, boulders, and mud in the middle of a Gewog Center Road deliberating blocking it. Her action has led to the closure of the road since...
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Empowering women through sports
Bhutan’s Gender and Sports Committee under the Bhutan Olympic Committee has taken its first initiative to empower women through sports. The committee, formed in 2014, is giving three-day leadership...
View ArticleGovernment land encroachment cases being surveyed in Paro
About 190 cases of government land encroachment are currently being surveyed in Paro. Of the 10 gewogs in Paro, eight have government land encroachment cases. Lugni Gewog reportedly has the highest...
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Landowner stops committee from clearing the road she blocked
(Update): A landowner in Bangay under Phuentshogling, who has blocked a Gewog Centre Road since Tuesday, stopped the authority from clearing the road, today. A committee of dungkhag and thromde...
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Ministers from east form committee to accelerate economic development
Four cabinet ministers have formed a committee to accelerate economic development in the eastern parts of the country. The ministers are agriculture minister, Yeshey Dorji, education minister, Mingbo...
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Government yet to revise PIT slab as promised
The government is yet to revise Personal Income Tax (PIT) slab even though it has been three years since they came to power. Revision of tax slab from the current Nu 100,000 to Nu 200,000 was one of...
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Nation Celebrates Royal Birth
Bhutanese people across the country were greeted with ecstatic news today morning when many learnt of the birth of the Prince, The Gyalsey at 11:55 pm yesterday night. While those having access to...
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Golden Bumpa offered for The Gyalsey’s well-being
Coinciding with the birth of The Gyalsey, Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck, along with Zhung Dratshang, offered a golden Bumpa to Dechenphu Lhakhang, today. The Bumpa is...
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Health ministry launches Epidural Labour Analgesia
Coinciding with the Royal birth of The Gyalsey, the health ministry launched Epidural Labour Analgesia Services, a medical technique employed for providing pain relief during labor. The service is a...
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Ground breaking ceremony for Drugyal Dzong’s restoration held
To mark the Birth of The Gyalsey, the ground breaking ceremony for the restoration of Drugyal Dzong in Paro was held, today. Only the ruins of the fortress, built in the 17h century in the time of...
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Nation celebrates birth of The Gyalsey
After the official announcement of the arrival of the newest member of the Royal family; the Kuenray of Tashichhodzong was abuzz with Zhung Dratshang performing Gyalsey Thrungten Tendrel Gi Sungchoe...
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