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The Prime Minister said that based on public feedback and appeal by shop keepers and house owners, the government has instructed Thimphu Thromde to defer any decision on Norzin Lam till the government reviews the Thimphu structural plan. Lyonchhen said that he was happy to hear that Thimphu Thromde on …
Read More »Bhutan to be 3rd fastest growing economy in 2016 says IMF report
An annual report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called the ‘World Economic Outlook’ has said that Bhutan will be the world’s third fastest growing economy with an 8.4% real GDP growth rate. In first place Myanmar will grow at 8.6% followed by Ivory Coast in second place at 8.5%. …
Read More »His Majesty Appoints Ambassadors and Dzongdas
His Majesty The King on 27th May granted Dhar to appoint Bhutan’s Ambassadors to Bangladesh and Thailand, as well as the Dzongdags for Dagana, Tashigang, Samdrup Jongkhar, and Lhuentse. Sonam Tobden Rabgye, formerly the head of the Policy and Planning Division of the Foreign Ministry, is the new Ambassador of …
Read More »HRH The Gyaltshab inaugurates school and grants Audience, Kidu and Tokha
Coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Buddha’s Parinirvana (Duechhen Nga-dzom), His Royal Highness the Gyaltshab, Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, on 21st may inaugurated the newly built buildings of Kunzangling Central School under Tongmijangsa Gewog, Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. His Royal Highness was received with a Chipdrel procession. The programme included Trashi Rabney …
Read More »Second Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition to commemorate Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s birth anniversary
The historic Ugyen Pelri Palace in Paro will be the scenic location yet again for the second Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition, held this year from 4-8 June, commemorating the Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen. The Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition, which was first held in April 2015, was initiated …
Read More »NC to move motion on Ownership of Foreign Assets and Accounts
For quite some time it has been a virtual open secret that some Bhutanese hold bank accounts and even assets outside Bhutan. This is especially so in the border regions where a lot of trade and movement take place. Now, the National Council under the purview of ‘policy review issues’ …
Read More »His Majesty Grants Citizenship Kidu
His Majesty The King on 23rd may granted citizenship Kidu to 163 people at the Tashichhodzong. This 13th batch recipients declared an Oath of Allegiance to the Tsa Wa Sum as Bhutanese citizens. As with all Kidu appeals, individuals seeking citizenship Kidu submit their appeals to His Majesty through the Office of …
Read More »His Majesty thanks Medical team in Royal Audience
His Majesty The King personally thanked the medical team who served during the Royal Birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, on 15th May and conveyed appreciation to the entire medical fraternity of Bhutan for their tireless, unending and excellent services to the country, during an Audience to the team and …
Read More » Now you can apply for Australian and UK visas in Thimphu
The new Australian and UK joint Visa application centre was formally opened on 19th of May this week. The event was graced by the Australian Ambassador to Bhutan, Harinder Sidhu and the Honorary Consul for the UK in Bhutan, Mr Michael Rutland. The VAC is a joint venture between Australia, …
Read More »PM assures support for Bhutanese gangrape survivor in Bangalore
Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay expressed shock and horror at the news of an alleged gang rape of a Bhutanese woman in Bangalore. He said, “Our embassy in Delhi is working closely with Indian government officials and the Bangalore police. They are also in touch with the victim who is …
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