The Thimphu District Court’s conviction of the current Home Minister Lyonpo Dasho Sherub Gyeltshen today for two months for claiming vehicle insurance worth Nu 226,546 fraudulently means the minister will have to vacate his office, unless he appeals to the High Court. This is because an elected official convicted of …
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His Majesty The King granted an Audience to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Throne Room of the Tashichhodzong on 17th August. The Prime Minister of India was on a two-day State Visit to Bhutan. Prime Minister Modi was escorted into the Tashichhdzong in a traditional Chipdrel Ceremony, and …
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His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen granted an Audience to Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino and Prince Hisahito of Japan at the Golden Throne Room of the Tashichhodzong on the morning of 19th August. The Imperial Family were escorted in a ceremonial Chipdrel …
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The tenth edition of Mountain Echoes – Bhutan Festival of Arts, Literature and Culture was formally inaugurated today by Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the royal patron of the festival. Ruchira Kamboj, Ambassador of India to Bhutan, welcomed the guests for the inaugural evening at India House, Thimphu. The formal opening of …
Read More »In a joint statement the Prime Ministers of Bhutan and India agreed to collaborate on the joint development of a small satellite for Bhutan. They directed that a Joint Working Group (JWG) be formed to implement the project and other related activities, including developing a geoportal system for Bhutan for …
Read More »Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) and the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)for financial assistance of up to USD 7 million (mn) for program financing of Bhutan for Life (BFL) as a ‘Project Finance for Permanence’ – implementation of conservation programs in the …
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The Parents’ Committee in a formal letter submitted to the Finance Secretary on Friday has sought information from the Ministry of Finance on the government guarantee or sovereign guarantee for the Japan Overseas Learn and Earn (LEP) employment program. The letter asks information with regard to the sovereign guarantee provided …
Read More »Lyonchhen Lotay Tshering confirmed during the Meet the Press Session on Friday that Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will be visiting Bhutan on 17th August 2019 and will be leaving on 18th August the next day. Lyonchhen said that the details of PM’s visits are being worked up on …
Read More »The United Nations (UN) in Bhutan launched its Annual Results Report 2018 on Friday at the UN House. This report documents how the UN has mobilized and disbursed USD 15.1 million to support Bhutan’s national development priorities through the Delivering As One approach in 2018. Resident Coordinator of United Nations …
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The 8th Haa summer festival which took place from 13th to 14th July saw an increase in the number of tourists which is ordinarily not possible during a low season. Several stalls were put up where the locals showcased their local cuisines, handicrafts and the nomads showed their way of life. Traditional sports …
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The Bhutanese Leading the way.
