Disgruntled local architects have pointed out loopholes in the new Pemagatshel dzong’s evaluation and design. At the same time the inclusion of an unregistered foreign consultant Professor Christopher Charles Benninger in the tender process has further aggravated the situation. The evaluation for the Nu 250mn project was conducted by the …

The camera traps set-up by Wangchuck Centennial Park (WCP) has captured pictures of Snow Leopard from 14 stations out of the total 28 stations. A total of 56 cameras were set up in 28 different stations inside the park areas. The cameras were set up especially in selected trails that …

According to a Press Release issued by the Prime Minister’s office, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley met the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on 21st June 2012 at the sidelines of the Rio summit. The release from the Prime Minister’s office said, “The meeting carries great historic significance as it marks the …

A female adult Leopard cat was found crushed on the expressway opposite to Samazingkha in Thimphu on June 21. The dead felid with its jaws crushed and major injuries on its head was first spotted by a Thimphu divisional forestry staff on the expressway when he went jogging early in …

While southern dzongkhags pray for rain, people in Orong would otherwise wish for the lack of it. The shopkeepers especially, are deeply worried about the road conditions which have worsened with the onset of monsoon. The 12 km stretch of farm road which connects Orong to the highway is in …

What would you do if you had an all-expense-paid SIM card in your hands? Make International calls, surf the net endlessly or attempt to vote your favorite dancer to victory? Two suspects of whom one is currently in the Thimphu police’s custody, decided to use the opportunity to shower their …

Bolero to boost income for dairy association in Orong Orong Gewog’s Mar-Datsi Thuendrel Tshogpa under Samdrup Jongkhar with a newly bought Bolero pick-up truck hopes to serve their customers more efficiently. The Bolero was bought with the income generated from the dairy products. The Tshogpa is confident to supply the …

Of all the complaints Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) received so far, complaints on personnel management ranked second amongst nine areas of corruption, as stated in ACC Annual Report 2011. The agencies against which public complaints were lodged most frequently include local government, corporations, private sectors, ministries and dzongkhags. During the period …

In the face of Indian Rupee (INR) shortfall and excessive consumer goods imports, the finance ministry has allocated a fair percentage of the total budget towards the agriculture sector. The maximum budget, as always was allocated for the education sector. The report presented by finance minister Wangdi Norbu to the …

The Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA) has planned a grand project for Thimphu and Phuentsholing bus services. Under this plan bigger buses as compared to the current ones will be employed. The plan is not yet implemented but it remains on top of RSTA’s agenda. Under the plan more …