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His Holiness presides over World Peace Prayer
His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over a World Peace Prayer at Kuensel Phodrang in the capital for nine days. His holiness is accompanied by about 700 monks. The Moenlam Chhenmo started, this...
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A 26-year-old man died after being stung by a swarm of bees, yesterday. The incident took place at the crossroad near the Gelegphu Dungkhag office while the man was on his way to work. According to the...
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13 CCTV installed in Gelegphu town
Gelegphu town now has 13 CCTV installed in the core area of the Thromde. The cameras are to deter criminal activities and assist the police to provide better security and safety to individuals. Local...
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The bid to change curriculum has begun
In the next two years, schools across the country will see changes in the curriculum and the education system. A few changes include bringing an end to multi-tasking of teachers and updating school...
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His Majesty spends coronation day with thousands at Wangdue
His Majesty with the people of Seaphu His Majesty spent the Coronation Day with the thousands of people who had gathered at Bechu Goenpai Thang to welcome their King. His Majesty The King arrived at...
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Bhutan slips in World Giving Index rankings
Bhutan has slipped one place to occupy 18th in terms of generosity in this year’s World Giving Index rankings. The country continues to slump in the rankings since it secured the top 20 spot, two years...
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Social media for development and good governance
The Information and Media officers and ICT personnel with different ministries will use social media actively for development and good governance. Social Media Policy, endorsed in January this year,...
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Installing of Earthquake Monitoring Stations begins
Bhutan will no longer have to fully depend on outside sources for earthquake related information. For the first time, 14 Earthquake Monitoring Stations are being installed across the country. The...
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His Holiness performs special prayers for Thailand’s Late King
Coinciding with the World Peace Prayer, His Holiness the Je Khenpo performed special prayers and lit a thousand of butter lamps for His Majesty the Late King of Thailand in Thimphu, today. Members of...
View ArticleMan detained for alleged attempt to rape
An 18-year-old caretaker is under Thimphu police custody for alleged attempted rape of an 18-year-old woman. Police arrested the suspect on Wednesday a few hours after the incident. They said the...
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Man under detention for allegedly stabbing adopted son
A 63-year-old man is under Trashi Yangtse police station for allegedly stabbing his adopted son. Police apprehended the suspect Friday after the Basic Health Unit at Khamdang reported the case. Police...
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Her Majesty Gyalyum graces Royal Kathina Ceremony
Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck graced the Royal Kathina Ceremony at Pangrizampa College of Astrology in Thimphu on October 30. The ceremony is an age-old Thai tradition observed in...
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Local tourism yet to gather steam
While Bhutan has created a niche as tourist destination globally, it is yet to encourage local tourism. Even though Bhutanese have been travelling to every nook and cranny of the country for decades,...
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Chhukha-Damchu bypass to complete before deadline
Project DANTAK assured Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay that the Chhukha – Damchu bypass will open to traffic six months before its deadline of December 2017. The Prime Minister, en-route to Samtse,...
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First paper lottery scheme hits domestic market
Royal Bhutan Lottery Limited’s first paper lottery scheme hit the domestic market, today. The monthly lottery scheme is known as “Phuensum Dharim”. The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay launched the...
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Thousands of Throema practitioners gather for Krodikali Retreat
Thousands of Throema practitioners are undergoing a three-day Krodikali Retreat in Shari Gweog under Paro. The annual retreat is being led by His Eminence Dungsey Garab Rimpoche. The retreat ends on...
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Infringement sticker for traffic violators initiated
An infringement sticker will be pasted on vehicles violating parking regulations. The violations include improper and double parking. The Traffic Division, under Royal Bhutan Police, launched the...
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PDP’s Tshering garners the highest votes
People’s Democratic Party’s Tshering, 33, garnered the highest votes with 2,032 in the bye-election for North Thimphu Constituency held today. Druk Phuensum Tshogpa’s Kessang Wangmo, 26, got 660 votes....
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Her Majesty graces the opening of civil society fair
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the opening of the Civil Society Fair 2016 at the Thimphu Changlimithang Centenary Park, yesterday. Thirty Four Civil Society Organisations in Bhutan took part in the...
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On the verge of vanishing
Tsazo or the art of weaving bamboo basket is almost on the brink of vanishing in Gongdue under Monggar. The art, which used to thrive in the remote village, is now practiced by only two elderly...
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