His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Choeda launched the “Our Gyenkhu” initiative on Friday at the Tashichhodzong in the presence of the Health Minister, and senior officials from the Ministry of Health. Taking inspiration from the selfless and benevolent acts of His Majesty the King, “Our Gyenkhu”, an …
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His Majesty The King granted Dashain Tika to representatives of the Hindu Community of Bhutan at the Devi Panchayan Mandir in Thimphu on 26th October 2020. Tika imbued with Royal blessings have been sent to other dzongkhags for the people across the country. His Majesty offered prayers to the goddess …
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Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck married Dasho Thinlay Norbu in a Royal Wedding ceremony on 29th October 2020 The Royal Wedding was held at Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu. The Royal Couple received the blessings of His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and His Holiness …
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Upon the Command of His Majesty The King, His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck is visiting Kuwait from 18 – 20 October, to convey the condolences of His Majesty and the people of Bhutan on the passing of His Highness the Late Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber …
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The Indian Embassy in Press release said that acting on a request received from the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Government of India on 16 October 2020 formally notified the Asian Highway 48 connecting Torsha tea garden in India and Allay in Bhutan, as an additional route corresponding to the …
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His Majesty The King appointed the new Chief Election Commissioner, Commissioners of the ECB, the Chairperson of the Anti Corruption Commission, ACC Commissioners, the Auditor General, and Drangpons to the Supreme Court and High Court on 14th October. Sonam Topgay, who was serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of …
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His Majesty The King arrived in Thimphu on 13th October from Phuentsholing, concluding a Royal Tour of the entire southern region which began on 26th September. In accordance with the COVID protocol for travel from high risk areas, His Majesty took the COVID test before embarking for Thimphu, and will …
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PDP in a release said it had remained silent on the Government’s closure of the Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM) since the Government has announced that the move was to fight the COVID-19 spread in the crowded market place. “We have been observing the closure of CFM and meeting the vendors, …
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The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives across the world and impacted the wellbeing of children and families. Particularly worrying is the unprecedented disruption of learning for all children, including preschool children, due to school and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers closure. In Bhutan, ECCD centers have been …
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The Embassy of India organized a special function to mark the Grand Finale of the 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi celebrations, culminating in his birth anniversary on 2nd October 2020 at the India House Auditorium, Thimphu. It was graced by the Minister for Home and Cultural Affairs Sherub Gyeltshen with …
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