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A two- storey traditional house in Dotey, Paro that belonged to two sisters was gutted down by fire on the early morning of March 7. About 60% of the house has been destroyed by the fire with no human casualty reported. The police in Paro managed to salvage some of …

In solidarity to create awareness on people living with Down’s syndrome, the Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) observed the 9th World Down Syndrome Day in capital yesterday. The theme of the day, “Health and Wellbeing-Access and Equality for All” aims advocate the rights, inclusion and well-being of people living with Down’s …

A multimedia training is underway at the Youth Media Center (YMC) to provide the youth a chance to develop professional job skills needed in the job market. The project, “Giving Youth an Opportunity for Employment through Multimedia Skills Development” targets to train 90 youth in various multimedia skills in a …

A major forest fire in Phubana village of Shaba gewog under Paro destroyed more than 100 acres of blue pine forest along with oak shrubs yesterday. The forest fire was contained after police, army, foresters along with some volunteers battled the fire for almost eight hours. The cause of the …

With greetings in their heart for longevity of His Majesty the King, thousands of Bhutanese, old and young, gathered on the gracious occasion of 34th Birth Anniversary of the Druk Gyalpo in the Changlimethang Stadium yesterday. Gracing the celebrations, Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay offered his heartfelt wishes …

Police have arrested one of the two suspects A 24-year-old woman was admitted to the Wangduephodrang hospital on the evening of January 23 after she was found in an unconscious and half-naked state by her employer, on a school ground in Bajothang, at around 7:30 p.m. The victim, working as …

New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has conveyed to Bhutan’s King His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck India’s full commitment and support to the Himalayan kingdom’s socio-economic development and also for development of its hydropower resources. The meeting was held in a very warm and friendly atmosphere, reflecting the spirit …

To further enhance the banking services the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) launched its first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in four Dzongkhags in the capital on 14th December 2013. The ATM services are available in Paro, Wangduephodrang and Phuentsholing with two outlets in Thimphu. This year the bank also celebrated …

The Opposition Leader has been elected as the new DPT president Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) president Jigmi Y Thinley on Tuesday made way for Opposition Leader (OL) Dr Pema Gyamtsho to fill in his position. Having served for six years with his party, former Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley officially …

Aum Pedon, a 65-year-old woman from Punakha is a natural dentist in her own ways. Popularly known as the ‘toothache healer’, she is known to fix the most excruciating pain cause by a toothache, the traditional way. Many people suffering from toothache, one of the most painful health problems experienced …