His Majesty The King visited the Khotokha Gyalsung Academy in Wangdue Phodrang on 25 August 2024. Khotokha is one of 4 Gyalsung Academies across Bhutan. With the Gyalsung – National Service set to begin next month, His Majesty visited the Academy site to oversee preparations for the first cohort of …
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While it is established that the much delayed 1,200 MW Punatsangchu I project will have a dam, the final discussions between the Bhutanese and Indian Technical Coordination Committee members is on when to carry out the rectification measures on the right bank. While the Indian side had favored doing rectification …
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His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen held an audience with Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso in Tashichodzong on 21 August 2024. The King and Queen of Lesotho were accompanied by their daughters, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Maseeiso Mohato Seeiso and Princess Senate …
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His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Members of the Royal Family graced the inauguration of Changyul Park in Changzamtog, Thimphu on the morning of August 23, 2024. The inauguration marks a pivotal development in the city’s urban planning and community spaces. The Prime Minister and …
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Data from the 5th National Health Survey sourced from a survey on individuals aged 15–69, found that a significant portion of the population is grappling with mental health challenges. About 12.1 percent of respondents reported experiencing mild depression, while 0.8 percent exhibited symptoms of moderate to severe depression. 7.5 percent …
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5 Cinema Halls in the 13th plan Recently, a prominent Bhutanese film maker Pawo Choyning Dorji, in the larger context of needing to give incentives to filmmakers and also reduce regulations, questioned the need for building more cinema halls in Bhutan in a local newspaper. The cinema hall part of …
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His Majesty The King was on a 3-day visit to the Indian state of Gujarat from 22 to 24 July, 2024, accompanied by the Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, His Majesty was warmly welcomed by the government and people of Gujarat on the visit, during which His Majesty visited various …
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This paper last week reported on how large numbers of Euro 6 engine diesel vehicles are breaking down across different companies and vehicle dealers feel that the quality of fuel is a major factor. When asked about the issue, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) minister Namgyal Dorji …
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His Majesty The King granted Dhar to appoint Paro Dzongda and four Drangpons at the Tashichhodzong on 18 July 2024. The newly appointed Paro Dzongda, Norbu Wangchuk, was serving as the Director of the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development at the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. Norbu …
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Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri was on an official visit to Bhutan from 19-20 July 2024, which was his first visit abroad after taking over as the Foreign Secretary. During the visit, Foreign Secretary Misri will receive an audience with His Majesty The King of Bhutan. He will call on …
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