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PCAL uses new technology to bring down dust pollution
For decades, people living near Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL) in Gomtu complained of dust pollution and its hazard to their health. The Cement Authority has now improved its dust control...
View ArticleThe Rise of a Rapper- with Kezang Dorji
Rap music as a musical genre and a culture is increasingly becoming popular in Bhutan quite lately, especially among youths. The Bhutanese Rap artist Kezang Dorji, in his rap relay messages formerly...
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Nazhoen scout programme teaches students new skills
The Nazhoen scout programme is giving a platform to some 200 students from 20 central schools of the eastern region to learn new experiences and skills. The programme is underway at Rangjung Central...
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Sonam Phuntsho withdraws defamation case against Namgay Zam and Dr Shacha Wangmo
Sonam Phuntsho, a local businessman withdraws defamation case against Freelance journalist Namgay Zam and Dr Shacha Wangmo. The verdict has asked Sonam Phuntsho to pay Nu 45,000 as compensation to...
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Former civil servant turned farmer shares his story of success
Cheda Jamtsho epitomises the successful commercial farmer that policymakers dream of for Bhutan. His dream, he says, is to employ his entire village in various agribusinesses, and he has already made a...
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Five athletes to leave for Japan
Five best athletes from the national level sports championship will leave for Japan in May, this year. They will be given full scholarship by SEISA Group of Japan to study and attend short term...
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Female youth learns traditional art of weaving
About 15 youth are undergoing training in traditional art of weaving called backstrap weaving at the Royal Textile Academy in Thimphu. Kinzang Dolkar, 11, is one of the trainees. She began weaving...
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BCSEA declares 2016 Class XII results
Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) declared class XII results, this morning. Compared to 2015, the overall pass percentage decreased by 4.17 percent in 2016. Dorji Phuntsho...
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Community Lhakhangs lack facilities
Most of the community Lhakhangs in Pema Gatshel lack proper facilities like kitchens, bathrooms, and stores. The locals conduct religious festivals, an integral part of their lives, in the community...
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Trade fair begins in Gelegphu
A five-day Bhutan India Regional Friendship Trade Fair began in Gelegphu, today. Most of the exhibitors are from India. There are 68 stalls of which only 14 belong to Bhutanese. “Over the decade trade...
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PM praises Drukjeygang for proper utilisation of GDG
The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay applauded Drukjeygang Gewog in Dagana for utilising the Gewog Development Grant (GDG) properly. Drukjeygang Gewog has used its entire gewog budget on construction of...
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Indian community celebrates Republic Day
The Indian community in Bhutan came together at the Indian embassy in Thimphu to observe India’s 68th Republic Day, today. The day began with a ceremonial function. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Jaideep...
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High Court upholds district court’s judgment on statutory rape
The High Court upheld the Thimphu District Court’s judgment on the rape case of a two-year-old child, today. According to the judgment, the 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The...
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Bhutan loses about 900 truckloads of crops to wild animals annually
Bhutan loses over 7,000 metric tonnes, close to 900 truckloads, of crops to wild animals, every year. The wild animals damaged 7,900 metric tonnes of crops in 2015 alone. “Now, when we lose such a huge...
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Schools across the country to observe Value Orientation Week
For the first time this year, schools across the country will observe and pilot “Value Orientation Week” in the first week of the academic session. Teachers will facilitate students on various...
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Provide online job application facility, say jobseekers
All organisations and agencies, both government and private, should provide an online job application facility, according to the jobseekers. Currently, only a handful of agencies provide the facility....
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law receives overwhelming applicants
The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law received an overwhelming number of almost 500 applicants. The school, in its opening academic session, will be able to take in only 25 students. The school...
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OAG to send RBP a letter to investigate sedition charges against DPT
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will soon send a letter to the Royal Bhutan Police to investigate and submit report on allegations of sedition against Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT). OAG said the...
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Fruit Processing Plant in Lingmethang remains underutilised
The Integrated Fruit Processing Plant at Lingmethang in Monggar remains underutilised due to lack of electricity and water supply. Though the construction was completed almost five months ago, the...
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Water birds spotted in unexpected regions across the country
Local birders spotted a female mandarin duck for the first time along Thimphu Chhu during the annual Water-Bird census conducted on 22nd of this Month. Scientifically known as Aix galericulata, the...
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