The Bhutanese Leading the way.
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 …
Read More »Chief Justice of Supreme Court retires
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 …
Read More »Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the Ozone Day celebration for Bhutan
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 …
Read More »A Green Revolution in the East under the Eastern Development Initiative
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 …
Read More »RAA report highlights risk of increasing debt in hydro projects
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 …
Read More »Bhutan gets best ever 16th position in Global Peace Index for 2014
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 …
Read More »PM meets EU Commissioner
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 …
Read More »PM inaugurates Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited
Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay inaugurated the Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited (DCCL) on 22nd October 2014 at Nganglam, Pemagatshel. Addressing the gathering, Lyonchhen said that the plant would benefit the people of Nganglam in terms of road, bridges, employment, township and so on. He reminded them that achieving self-reliance was the vision …
Read More »BHSL to start repair and reclamation of hydro turbines in Jigmeling
According the a press r elease Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL), the joint venture company between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited, Bhutan and ALSTOM, France will commence operation of its state-of-art hydropower service center (HSC) from 22nd October 2014, for repair and reclamation of hydro runners, allied underwater components, and …
Read More »National portal for geospatial data launched in Bhutan
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen launched the National Geospatial Portal during the Bhutan GIS Expo in Thimphu on Monday. The National Geospatial Portal will serve as a gateway for users across Bhutan to discover, access, and share geospatial data and information. The event was jointly organized by the National Land Commission …
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