The government also presented its 11th FYP at the meeting to ensure better alignment of development assistance with national priorities Many of the development partners representing more than 60 partner organizations at the 12th Round Table Meeting (RTM) were impressed by Bhutan’s achievements over the few decades and have further …

The government, on Wednesday this week, approved the Implementation Strategy of the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) and will lend Nu 2.1bn, almost half of the total Nu 5bn ESP to local banks. The government will charge the banks an interest of six percent, which the banks would then provide as …

His Majesty the King awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) to Dr Samlee Plainbangchang, the outgoing Regional Director of WHO (World Health Organization), South East Asia Region on December 3 The award was presented during his farewell visit to Bhutan from December 1 to 4 as recognition of his …

The 16th cabinet meeting held earlier this week on December 4, at the Tashichhodzong approved the establishment of Business Opportunity and Information Centre (BOIC) in the Ministry of Economic Affairs as a time bound autonomous agency for implementation of the Revolving Fund created as part of Economic Stimulus Program. The …

Catching up with arch rival B-mobile, TashiCell on December 3 launched Third Generation (3G) mobile wireless network in the capital. TashiCell’s chairperson Wangchuk Dorji said his company was delighted to inform the clients that it has crossed yet another milestone on its journey towards providing efficient and reliable means of …

The family members of the 13-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Sarpang on April 12 this year are still awaiting justice. Sarpang police are waiting for the DNA report due from Kolkata where samples of blood and stains collected from the crime scene were sent in May. …

The Opposition Leader has been elected as the new DPT president Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) president Jigmi Y Thinley on Tuesday made way for Opposition Leader (OL) Dr Pema Gyamtsho to fill in his position. Having served for six years with his party, former Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley officially …

Aum Pedon, a 65-year-old woman from Punakha is a natural dentist in her own ways. Popularly known as the ‘toothache healer’, she is known to fix the most excruciating pain cause by a toothache, the traditional way. Many people suffering from toothache, one of the most painful health problems experienced …

Various programs will be explored and identified to ensure that students are engaged not just with the police but also in other volunteer works or some temporary jobs this winter, Home Minister Damcho Dorji said during the ‘meet the press’ session, Friday. Lyonpo stressed on the need to identify the …

To recognize young people as agents of change in their communities, the International Volunteers Day (IVD) themed “Young Global Active” was celebrated at the Clock Tower Square in Thimphu on Thursday. The IVD 2013 highlights the contributions of youth volunteers working towards global peace and sustainable development. The event was …