11 June 2018: The onset of monsoon, when paddy seedlings must be transplanted, is the most important time of the year for Bhutanese farmers. The work is strenuous in the mountainous terrain, but it is reflective of the strong culture of interdependence in the rural community. Every helping hand is …

None other than the Opposition Leader, Dr Pema Gyamtsho took to his own Facebook account on 9th June to clarify that Samrang is not a slaughterhouse, based on a recent visit there. The OL said, “Yesterday, I visited Samrang Farm and was pleasantly surprised to see that all the hype …

On 23rd  May BKP welcomed Mr. Lhakpa Tamang, Mr. Dhan Kumar Ghalley, Dr. Dechen Zangmo and Mr. Dorji Wangchuk to contest for the upcoming National Assembly elections. Dechen Zam to contesting from Kabji-Talo constituency. She brings with her 29 years of working experience in the education sector. In the past, …

Bhutan’s largest facebook forum ‘BHUTANESE News and FORUMS’ and also the biggest source of fake news in the country recently had a post by a fake account ‘Kappor   Devan’ that announced that the former National Council Chairman Dasho Sonam Kinga had joined DPT. The post was accompanied with the facebook …

To commemorate the 28th birth anniversary of Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, the Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan will launch three new vaccines on 4th June 2018. There are Pneumococcal vaccine, Rotavirus vaccine and Flu vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccine Pneumococcal disease causes various infections such as meningitis, …

Coinciding with Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana, His Majesty The King graced the installation of the Serto (golden pinnacle) on the Utse (central tower) of the Wangduephodrang dzong on 29th May. On June 24, 2012, the dzong was severely damaged by fire. While most of the sacred relics and artifacts were recovered, the structure was …

In line with sharply increasing international crude prices the Department of  Trade announced another hike in petrol and diesel prices effective from the midnight of 1st June 2018. The price of petrol has gone up by Nu 3.23 to Nu 3.28 depending on the region and that of diesel has …

The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has organized a FAM Trip for the aspiring Village Homestay Operators of Tseza Gewog in Dagana to the Community Based Sustainable Tourism in Gangtey & Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang from 18th May till 21st May 2018. The FAM Trip is organized mainly for the exposure and …

The draft 12th   Five Year Plan (FYP) has seen a doubling of capital budget resources for the local government from Nu 25 bn in the 11th FYP to Nu 50 bn in the 12th FYP. One of the key aims of the 12th FYP is to enhance and empower local …

The Prime Minister Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay will be visiting 20 Dzongkhags to present the final report on the 11th plan which is drawing to a close, and also sensitize the Dzongkhags, local leaders and people on the upcoming 12th plan. This is the first time that such an exercise …