Mary Werntz, Head of the Regional Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Delhi called on Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang earlier this week, on Thursday. She was accompanied by Charles Sabga, Regional Legal Advisor at the ICRC. Lyonchhen said that cooperation with ICRC, which …

In contrary to conventional beliefs that presence of human settlements within the Black Necked crane (BNC) habitat impedes conservation of the endangered bird, a research has found out that human settlement and farming practices are critical to its preservation. The research findings were recorded by a team of researchers from …

Tashi Dendup, a 28-year-old student, currently undergoing his Bachelors in Bio-Science at the Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand was listed as one of the highest academic achievers in the university’s President’s List for honors students. One must score a minimum of 12 credits and GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.75-4.00 to …

Considering that Punakha fortress was built in 1637, 1627 can be ruled out. We can also rule out 1747 or any later years for one reason. The biography of Desi Sherab Wangchuck (1797-1765) gives us different administrative divisions of Wangdiphodrang and a different number of households. Those administrative divisions are …

In the year 1987 His Eminence Barstsham Rinpochey Lam Naku told us that the Bhutanese people would first earn their living by selling timber, then next would be water and at last stones. Mining in Bhutan has become a polemic subject although almost every item in the house comes from …

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on November 4 held a meeting with major partner agencies towards implementation of the Debarment Rules, 2013 at the commission’s conference hall in Thimphu. Debarment means a determination by the committee, the evaluation panel and the competent authority that a respondent is not responsible and is …

Asia Society announced Kesang Chuki Dorjee, Director, KCD Productions and Lungten Zangmo Wangchuk as part of the Class of 2013-2014 Asia 21 Young Leaders, a prestigious group of the region’s emerging leaders under 40 in fields including government, business, policy, education, and arts. This will be Asia Society’s eighth class …

Dawa, a 40-year-old man who lives on alms and crumbs, often arrested for petty crimes in Samtse has alleged that the police has manhandled him several times while under detention. Just a few days ago, Tashi Gyeltshen who works for the dzongkhag administration in Samtse, while on a lunch break …

Thimphu, the capital city, once flooded with tenants in search of empty apartments is now faced with another challenge, a complete reverse of the earlier scenario. With buildings mushrooming everywhere from the city’s heart to its outskirts, many new vacant apartments are now lying unoccupied after months of its completion. …

The second convocation for graduates from nine colleges across the country is being held today at the Royal Thimphu College. At the event, His Majesty the King, as Chancellor of the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) will award the degree certificates to the college graduates. About 2,388 graduates will participate …