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Driglam Division drafting a book to reinforce use of Adha Rachu
Driglam Division, under home ministry, is drafting a book to reinforce the ministry’s circulation on the mandatory use of Adha Rachu. “These days, people have started creating their own patterns,...
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His Majesty visits Drugyel Dzong reconstruction site
His Majesty The King visited the Drugyel Dzong reconstruction site in Paro, yesterday. His Majesty explored the ruins of the Dzong, and interacted with officials carrying out the preliminary works for...
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Opposition questions methodology used to measure MTR achievements
During a press conference yesterday, the Opposition Party questioned the methodology used to measure achievements for midterm review. Opposition Leader, Dr. Pema Gyamtsho cited Bumthang Dzongkhag as an...
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BFA to revoke best screen award given to Drukdra Lingpai Tashi
Bhutan Film Association (BFA) has decided to revoke the award for the best screen play of the Bhutanese movie “Drukdra Lingpai Tashi”. Screenplay writer Gyem Dorji, who bagged the best screenplay,...
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Nganglam approves first draft structural plan
Except for a few reservations regarding land issues, residents of Nganglam in Pema Gatshel approved the town’s first draft structural presentation. The consultative meeting, chaired by the Works and...
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Government failing to fulfill priorities: Opposition
The government is failing to fulfill the needs and priorities of the people, according to the Opposition. Panbang MP, Dorji Wangdi says activities like constructing farm road and blacktopping are...
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RIM suspends diploma courses
Class XII graduates are losing one of their in-country study opportunities as the Royal Institute of Management in Thimphu suspends admission for Diploma courses, beginning this year. The Institute...
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OAG yet to file new charges even after two years
Even after almost two years, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is yet to file new charges against 12 Bhutanese. They are accused of deflection of Indian currency, forgery, and bribery. OAG said...
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OAG files a battery case involving student
Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed the battery case involving a student of Dechencholing Higher Secondary School to the Thimphu district court on Friday. The student allegedly punched a teacher...
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OAG submits fronting cases to the court
The Office of Attorney General (OAG) submitted the last four fronting cases to the Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court on Friday. The court is handling 27 fronting cases now. OAG has asked the non-Bhutanese,...
View ArticleFamily members not to pursue custodial death case
(Update): The family members of a 35-year-old man, who died on April 20 in Dorokha Police Station in Samtse, say they will not pursue the case with the court. They had earlier accused the police...
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PCAL to revise wage rate for foreign workers
(Update): The Management of Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL) in Gomtu has agreed to pay the foreign workers equivalent wage to that of Bhutanese workers. From June, they will be paid Nu 215 a...
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Ada Rachu rule draws criticism
Many say home ministry took a unilateral decision on the mandatory use of Ada Rachu by women. “I don’t agree with the government’s decision to wear Ada Rachu. You can still be a Bhutanese even if you...
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Thimphu comes up with Earthquake Contingency Plan
Thimphu Thromde is prepared just in case a major earthquake strikes. The office has come up with its own Earthquake Contingency Plan for Thimphu city. The plan says during an earthquake, a Thromde...
View ArticleThe Noble Profession- A senior teacher’s thought
As Bhutan observes the National Teacher’s Day, BBS brings you an interview with one of the senior and experienced teachers, Chogyal Tenzin, Principal of Kuenga Higher Secondary School in Paro. He talks...
View ArticleLets talk reading- An evening with Bhutanese Poets
As a part of the series Lets Talk Reading, we bring you a special programme with the Bhutanese poets who had published their poems in the collection “folded into a paper boat” a collection of poetry...
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His Majesty graces Peling Tshechu
His Majesty the King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the Peling Tshechu at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu, yesterday. Their Majesties the Queen Mothers and other...
View ArticleHELPING NEPAL– The experience of Bhutan’s Earthquake Relief Medical Unit
Following a devastating earthquake in Nepal last year, Bhutan sent its first international medical relief team to help Nepal with its rescue efforts. The team was formed upon the Royal Command of His...
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Indian Embassy hands over a cheque of Nu 425 M
The Indian Embassy handed over a cheque of Nu 425 M to the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC), under the 11th Five Year’s programme grant. The Secondary Secretary of the Indian Embassy, S....
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High Court acquits Dr. Samdrup Wangchuk
The High Court acquitted Dr. Samdrup Wangchuk of bribery charges, recently. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had charged Dr Samdrup Wangchuk, a medical doctor with the National Referral Hospital in...
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