Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the Royal Banquet Hall. A documentary on Special Needs, produced upon the Royal Command of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, was launched as part of the celebration. The documentary explores the opportunitiesthat are available to people …

His Majesty The King appointed Dasho Tshering Wangchuk as the new Chief Justice of Bhutan, in accordance to Section 4 of Article 21 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, which states that: “The Chief Justice of Bhutan shall be appointed from among the Drangpons of the Supreme Court …

His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, along with Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, Their Majesties the Queen Mothers, and members of the Royal Family joined the Zhung Dratshang to offer Tenzhug to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo in commemoration of His Majesty’s 60th Birth Anniversary according to lunar calendar. …

Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Minister of the Foreign Affairs of Thailand will be leading a 105-member delegation from Thailand between 14 to 17 November 2014 to celebrate the auspicious occasions of the 87fl’ Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, 59th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the …

In accordance with the Constitution and the Judicial Service Act, the Chief Justice of Bhutan, Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye announced his retirement. He made a formal submission of his retirement to His Majesty a month ago. Born to Babu/Lopen Tashi and Aum Nimin Daza of Nagkhor, Pemagatshel, Lyonpo is an alumna …

The celebration was organised by the National Environment Commission and a Message from Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen was unveiled at the event on 4th November 2014 “The preservation of the ozone layer remains one of our most crucial endeavors – to safeguard that which restricts the harmful ultraviolet radiation from …

An important part of the Eastern Development Initiative given in-principal approval by the cabinet in August 2014 is the development of the Agriculture, Livestock and also food processing industry in the East. The report says that Agriculture production is critical to support food and nutrition security of increasing population. It …

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) report on Public Debt Management from 2008-2013 while acknowledging the benefit of the hydro projects in Bhutan has also pointed out several risks posed with the huge debt concentrated in this single economic activity. The report says that the debt structure of last five years …

In what will strengthen Brand Bhutan and add another feather to the country’s cap Bhutan has been declared the 16th most peaceful country in the world sharing space with some of the most peaceful countries in the world. This is also Bhutan’s highest even rank on the index which measures …

Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay was called on by H.E. Mr. Andris Piebalgs, European Union Commissioner for Development Cooperation at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang yesterday afternoon. Lyonchhen conveyed that RGoB accorded high importance to the relationship with the European Union (EU) and stated that it was an honor to receive the Commissioner and …