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Locals unhappy with the delay in bridge construction
Residents of Langdhorbi and Dhigala are not happy with the delay in construction of suspension bridge over Mangdechhu at Rindigang under Bardo Gewog in Zhemgang. Villagers said without a bridge,...
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Bhutan’s corruption ranking remains unchanged in the last two years
Bhutan’s corruption ranking for the last two consecutive years remained unchanged. Bhutan was ranked 27th among the 176 countries in corruption perception index 2016 by Transparency International with...
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Khempo and Kudrungs appointed
His Holiness the Je Khenpo appointed Sherub Phuntsho as Khempo of Kanglung Shedra in Trashigang, today. The 40-year-old is from Rollam village, under Yalang Gewog in Trashi Yangtse. Prior to his...
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His Majesty celebrates Chunyipai Losar in Samdrup Jongkhar
His Majesty The King celebrated Chunyipai Losar with the people of the east in Samdrup Jongkhar, today. His Majesty granted Losar tokha to the people, who have come from around the region to celebrate...
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Salang Tendrel for Namgyal Khangzang chorten construction held
To commemorate the first birth anniversary of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, Haa dzongkhag is constructing a Namgyal Khangzang chorten at Samar Gewog. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay graced the ground...
View ArticleSuspected drug dealer arrested
A suspected drug dealer was caught red-handed on January 26, in Thimphu after remaining almost two years under police scanner. He is among the 12 suspects including four women arrested in the last two...
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Captive breeding centre for globally threatened White-bellied Heron will be...
Captive breeding centre for the globally threatened White-bellied Heron will be established at Changchey in Tsirang to increase its population. The centre will be an effort towards preserving the...
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Tourist guides sensitised on GNH
Besides Buddhism, culture and environment, one of the main attractions that inspire tourists to visit Bhutan is to gain an understanding on Gross National Happiness (GNH). Therefore, it has become...
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GAB faces shortage of trained language tour guides
Despite increasing number of international tourists visiting the country every year, the country is faced with shortage of trained language tour guides. According to the Guide Association of Bhutan...
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Bhutan’s GDP increases by Nu 13 B
Bhutan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased by Nu 13 B from Nu 119 B in 2014 to Nu 132 B in 2015. The growth was driven particularly by the construction and the electricity sector according to...
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Samdrup Jongkhar Moenlam Chenmo underway
His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over the third Moenlam Chenmo in Samdrup Jongkhar. The week long prayer ceremony began from yesterday. Thousands of devotees are attending the prayer ceremony....
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Rare eagle species spotted injured in Punakha
A rare Eagle species known as the Palla’s Fish Eagle was spotted injured in Punakha recently. The eagle, with its left wing broken was found lying on the sand near the river. Forestry officials said...
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Bhutanese archers bags 6 silver and 1 bronze medal
Bhutanese national archery team brought home 6 silver and 1 bronze medal from the International Solidarity Archery Championship held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team arrived in the country today. 7...
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RMA introduces charges for cheques issued with insufficient amount in their...
Starting tomorrow, account holders with cheque facility will be charged Nu 300 for every cheque issued with insufficient amount. Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) says, henceforth, all accounts with...
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Dangchhu’s poor quality GC road irks the locals
Villagers of Dangchhu Gewog, Wangdue Phodrang are disappointed with the poor quality of the Gewog Centre (GC) road. The 18 Kilometre long stretch of GC road was blacktopped merely a month ago. However,...
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Kabisa residents get additional drinking water supply
After several years of having drinking water shortage, residents of Kabisa in North Thimphu finally received an additional supply of drinking water, today. Residents said they are delighted and hope...
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Khalingpas want a fuel station in their locality
People of Khaling Gewog in Trashigang said during every public meeting, they have voiced for the establishment of a fuel station in the gewog. However, they said local authorities have not considered...
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JICA hands over agricultural machinery to MoAF
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) donated over Nu 12 M worth of agriculture machinery and farm vehicles to the agriculture ministry, in Tsirang, yesterday. JICA’s Chief Representative...
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OAG to soon forward former Chang Gup’s cases to the court
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) prepares to forward series of cases involving the former Chang Gup of Thimphu, Naku to district court, this month. Currently, OAG is reviewing 10 cases in which...
View ArticleAkhanda Maha Yagya to commemorate the first birth anniversary of HRH The...
A five day long Hindu ritual, Akhanda Maha Yagya began at Shivalaya Temple in Samtse, today. It is to commemorate the first birth anniversary of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck....
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