The Bhutanese Leading the way.
A release from the Foreign Ministry said the Sixth Bhutan-India Development Cooperation Talks was held on 10th November 2017 in New Delhi, India. The Bhutanese delegation was led by Foreign Secretary, Mr. Sonam Tshong, and the Indian delegation was led by Mr. Vijay Gokhale, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External …
Read More »Her Majesty graces celebration for 30th anniversary of Montreal Protocol
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced a celebration to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Montreal Protocol- a United Nations treaty to take steps to protect the ozone layer on 6th November. Dignitaries and senior officials from the government, UN and private sector also attended the event, which organized by …
Read More »Govt slashes Petrol by Nu 10.29 a liter and diesel by Nu 7.75 from 11th Nov
The cabinet in a press conference on 10th November announced a drastic cut in the price of petrol and diesel after the government decided to pass on the full benefit of excise duty refund for fuel to the people. With the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by …
Read More »BKP Unveils Three new candidates
The Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party on 26th October announced three new candidates. Retd. Col. Dr. Leki Wangdi will contest from Chhoekhor Taang constituency which is also the constituency of the Opposition leader Pema Gyamtsho. Incidentally the candidate is a cousin of the Opposition leader. Leki was a doctor in the army …
Read More »PM’s office counters social media posts by anon on Chopper use
Responding to a Facebook post by an anonymous account on Facebook over the frequent use of helicopter services by the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers the Prime Minister’s office issued an official clarification. The clarification on the PM’s official Facebook account said “It is unfortunate to see some people spreading …
Read More »Royal Visit to India
On the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and His Royal Highness The Gyalsey will travel to New Delhi, India, for a 4-day visit from 31 October – 3 November 2017. During the Royal visit, His Majesty will grant …
Read More »Nationwide Rubella and Measles vaccination program from 27th Oct to 8th Nov
The Ministry of Health is carrying out a nationwide Rubella and Measles vaccination program starting from the 27th of October till the 8th of November. Measles is a highly contagious virus, spread by contact. Globally approximately 30 percent of reported measles cases have one or more complications. These debilitating effects …
Read More »His Majesty and Her Majesty at Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Late Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen offered last respects to His Late Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand, during the Royal Cremation Ceremony at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. His Majesty conveyed messages of condolence to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, on behalf of the people of …
Read More »Land Kidu granted in Gasa
As part of His Majesty’s land reform exercise, His Majesty The King granted land kidu to 1,157 thram holders from 4 gewogs in Gasa Dzongkhag. The beneficiaries received a total of 433.58 acres of land as Kidu, as well as excess cost exemption and refund of Nu. 3.368 million on …
Read More »Dhar granted to four new Drangpons
His Majesty The King granted dhar to four new dzongkhag Drangpons on 12 October 2017 in the Tashichhodzong. Gelephu Dungkhag Drangpon Karma Dorji is appointed as the drangpon of Tsirang Dzongkhag. Drangpon Ramjam Pema Choden of Thimphu Public Notary Office is appointed as the drangpon of Thimphu Commercial Bench. Phuentsholing …
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