His Majesty The King conferred  the Drakpoi Khorlo Medal to Chuma Kinzang Dorji of the Royal Bhutan Army, and the National Order of Merit (Silver) to Anjan Rai and Tashi Wangchuk, both of whom are excavator operators.  The Drakpoi Khorlo medal is awarded to military personnel and recognises heroism and …

A 20-year-old man from Tshongzom (Malbashey) village, Samtse, had illegally entered his village after returning from Assam, India. He entered his village on 5 July after discreetly crossing the boundary wall by taking advantage of the heavy rainfall at night. The man has tested negative for COVID-19, but more tests …

His Majesty The King arrived back in the capital today after a tour of the Eastern parts of the country.  After visiting Bumthang, His Majesty visited the eastern dzongkhags of Mongar, Lhuentse, Tashiyangtse, and Tashigang in the last few days. Besides meeting COVID-19 task force teams, His Majesty met with …

His Majesty The King is on a Royal Tour of the central, eastern, and southern parts of Bhutan to inspect the impact and works related to COVID-19. The Prime Minister and the National Council Chairperson are accompanying His Majesty. His Majesty visited the Bumthang Wobthang Agriculture project in Tang on …

Although wearing a facemask in some places are mandatory, but in places like monasteries and in town areas, people are rarely seen wearing the facemask. Health Minister Dechen Wangmo said it is very important to wear a facemask now. Lyonpo said wearing a facemask is for self-protection because the virus …

In the last six months, Ministry of Health (MoH) has detected 34 new HIV cases (15 males and 19 females). The majority of them are between the age of 25 to 49 years old while 3 percent are between 15 to 24 years of age, and 26 percent above 50 …

On the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche (Trelda Tsechu), on 30 June 2020 His Royal Highness the Second Gyalsey to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen has been named Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck. His Royal Highness will be referred to as Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck. …

The US State Department recognized Lieutenant Colonel Karma Rigzin, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Woman and Child Protection Division, Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) as one of the ten ‘Trafficking in Persons Report Hero’ for 2020 on 25 July 2020. Lt. Colonel Karma Rigzin has been a leading advocate for increasing …

The government’s decision of handing over the Chunaikhola Dolomite Mine to the State Mining Corporation Ltd (SMCL) was commended by the National Council (NC) on Thursday. Members of the Upper House pointed out various aspects of the decision are vested and in line with equity of share that the people …

11 June, 2020, Tashichhodzong: In a simple ceremony, His Majesty The King granted Dakyen to appoint Chogyal Dago Rigdzin as the new Chief Justice of Bhutan. The ceremony was graced by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen. Prior to this appointment, Chogyal Dago Rigdzin was serving as the Chief Election Commissioner of …