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 …

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 …

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 …

European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, has announced that the EU development programmes for Bhutan will triple in the 2014-2020 period in comparison with the allocation from the previous years. “This commitment shows the EU has taken note of the efforts both countries have made to fight poverty and implement …

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen are arrived back in the country after a Royal Visit to India. In India, Their Majesties graced the Founder’s Day celebrations of Her Majesty’s old school, The Lawrence School, in Sanawar, Himachal Pradesh. Their Majesties also visited some of the most …

In response to an article by The Bhutanese on a 1.5% commission deal made in 2010 amounting to Nu 240 mn for Bhutan Ventures Trading (BVT) owned by Sangay Wangchuk, the Opposition party Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) said it had no role in the issue. This was issued through a …

This year will also witness the Move for Health walk on 11th October where both the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay and the Health Minister Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk will be participating. Growth of Bhutan Health Trust Fund BHTF funds had almost come to a standstill by 2002 and in order …

The Home Minister Lyonpo Damcho Dorji addressed the 13th annual ministerial meeting of the Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in the United Nations this week. The minister started by thanking Kalaba, Foreign Minister of Zambia for convening this annual ministerial meeting of Landlocked Developing Countries on the sidelines of the …

Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd and shri RP Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN Ltd signed the Joint Venture Shareholders Agreement for the 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydroelectric project in Thimphu on September 30, 2014, in presence of Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk, Minister for Economic Affairs. Shri …

The signing of amendment to Power Purchase Agreement for the sale and purchase of 126 MW Dagachhu Project power between Tata Trading Power Company Ltd, India, and Dagachhu Hydro Power Corporation Ltd (DHPC) was held on September 29, 2014 at Thimphu. The tariff has been revised from Nu./INR 2.40 to …