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A 29-year old man died due to drug overdose at the Intensive Care Unit of the Thimphu national referral hospital, on Monday. The 29-year old was brought in a state of coma to the emergency ward at around 5:30 pm on 4 February. Hospital staff had recovered some Spasmo Proxyvon …
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Lyonchhen meets Indian leaders in New Delhi
Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley called on the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. The Prime Minister said he was visiting India to convey the gratitude of the Bhutanese people for the substantial support and assistance rendered by the government and …
Read More »Young Bhutanese gymnast hopes to get an Olympic Medal for Bhutan
Born to a Bhutanese mother and a Danish father, Zelden has excelled as a gymnast in the United States of America (USA). Zelden and her parents dream is that she would one day represent Bhutan as the first ever Gymnast at the summer Olympics. While Drak-Tsho special athletes, body builders, …
Read More »Three steps in 5 years to make Vocational Education hip and lucrative
The labor ministry (MoLHR) in consultation with stakeholders has come up with three strategic directions to create more opportunities for Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) graduates. The three strategic directions set for the next five years are, improving the Human Resources Development Plan, linking Industries with Institutes and reviving the …
Read More »ECB gives the green signal to ‘familiarize’ for parties
The much awaited moment for all the political parties has finally arrived as the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has given the green signal for political parties to start familiarization. This most definitely comes as a timely blessing for the new parties who feel that they need all the time …
Read More »Tourist guide sentenced for four years and two months
Tour operator, Dorji Tshering, 39 accused of assault and sexual harassment of a 29 year old tourist, a foreign national of Melbourne, Australia received a prison term of four years and two months of imprisonment. The verdict was passed on 5 February by the Paro dzongkhag court. At the time …
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Response to ‘Bhutan’s press freedom index ranking drops by a record 12 places’ The dramatic drop in Bhutan’s press freedom ranking should come as no surprise especially this year. The DPT government in many ways has turned away from its original commitment to ensure a free press and strengthen the …
Read More »An uncertain but hopeful New Year
Losar is upon us and as we leave an old year behind and start a new Water Female Snake Year, it is time for reflection of the past and renewal for the future. As we are about to start the New Year, Bhutan is in the midst of important economic, …
Read More »His Majesty visits Deesung
His Majesty the King granted an audience to the sixth batch of Desuups. 125 teachers underwent the Desuung Training from 21 January to 2 February. His Majesty the King told the Desuups that the Desuung training programme was initiated as a result of repeated requests from graduates who wanted to …
Read More »PM to visit India
Following the successful state visit of His Majesty the King the Prime Minister will be travelling to Delhi on an official visit to India from 7-9 February 2013. A press release from the Foreign Ministry said, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley will be accompanied by Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk, Minister-in-Charge for Foreign …
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