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Bhutanese vehicles allowed to ply despite Assam strike
Despite strikes in the Indian state of Assam, about 100 Bhutanese vehicles were allowed to move toward Phuentshogling, Gelegphu, Nganglam and Jomotshangkha from Samdrup Jongkhar, today. The vehicles...
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Olarongchhhu’s automobile workshop to get a facelift
The automobile workshops at Olarongchhhu in Thimphu will get a facelift within the next six months provided the owners agree to take charge of maintenance. Meeting with the workshop owners yesterday,...
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Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag takes construction company to court
Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag Administration in Dagana has taken a private construction company to the court for failing to construct flood protection wall at Sunkosh River. The administration has accused...
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Aamir Khan highlights the importance of first 1,000 days of a child
Speaking to the students of Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School in Thimphu yesterday, the UNICEF’s Regional Goodwill Ambassador, Aamir Khan highlighted the importance of the first 1,000 days of a...
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NA’s legislative committee delve into trafficking
National Assembly’s Legislative Committee recommends amending Penal Code of Bhutan’s section 154 on human trafficking. “A defendant shall be guilty of the offence of trafficking a person if the...
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The bird flu outbreak in Chhukha contained
The bird flu outbreak at Wangkha in Chhukha is now fully contained. However, agriculture ministry urges the poultry farm owners to take high bio-security measures. Farmers are also asked not to allow...
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Wangdue-Thimphu Highway to complete by December
The road widening works along the Wangdue Phodrang-Thimphu Highway will complete by December end. The ongoing widening work is resumed after it was temporarily stopped during the monsoon. So far over...
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Bhutan witnessed a record arrival of Japanese tourists during Bhutan-Japan Friendship offer period in June, July and August. There were more than 3,300 Japanese tourists as compared to only 625 in the...
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His Holiness administers Tsewang
His Holiness the Je Khenpo administered Tsewang-the blessing for long life to the people in Gaeddu, yesterday. Over 10,000 people gathered to receive blessings and offer prayers. Devotees also offered...
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Display of Tashi Gomang postponed
Twenty six Tashi Gomang to be displayed to the public this month in Thimphu has been postponed to next month as the restoration works continue. Tashi Gomang is a portable altar often termed as...
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Radiotherapy unit to be established
Beginning next year, Bhutanese will no longer have to travel abroad for radiotherapy. The radiotherapy unit will be established at the National Referral Hospital. Radiotherapy is a treatment involving...
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Bhutan to launch its first satellite in next two years
In the next two years, Bhutan will launch its first satellite fulfilling one of the visions of His Majesty The King. Three in-service engineers will be leaving for Japan by the end of this month to...
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Bhutan has 96 snow leopards
Ninety-six snow leopards have been spotted in Bhutan as per the nationwide survey report on snow leopards. The report, compiled by the Department of Forest and Park Services, was launched yesterday...
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PM seeks legal opinion on journalist’s appeal for enquiry
The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay has sought an opinion of a legal team to establish whether the law permits the executive body to direct an investigation regarding the letter addressed to him by a...
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PDP and DPT vie for North Thimphu
Both the ruling party, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Opposition, Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), consider the North Thimphu by-elections crucial. Representatives from the two parties said they...
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Bhutan lights butter lamps to observe UN Day
Bhutan observed the United Nation Day by lighting 1,000 butter lamps in Tashichhodzong in Thimphu, today. UN Day marks the anniversary of an official establishment of United Nation in 1945 after...
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Health professionals to be transferred for professional misconduct
Three health professionals, including a doctor, from Nganglam Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Pema Gatshel will be transferred for professional misconduct. An investigation reveals a 72-year-old man died of...
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Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck receives an international award
Caritas in Veritate International honoured Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Pope Francis Charity and leadership Award at a ceremony in New York City. Bhutan’s Permanent Representative to...
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Queen mother visits Smile Asia Camp in Paro
Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck visited the Smile Asia Surgical camp at Paro District Hospital, yesterday. Her Majesty, who is the president of the Tarayana Foundation, met with...
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His Majesty arrives in Lunana
His Majesty The King arrived in Lhedi in Lunana after trekking over the Gangla Karchung, at an altitude of 5,250m, from Laya, Sunday. The first settlement in Lunana is at Wachey, where a family...
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