The Bhutanese Leading the way.
With legalization of Cordyceps collection, the highlanders are bound for collection in droves every season. These collectors meanwhile take in all the garbage and come out only with Cordyceps. A tell-tale sign, that irrespective of individual gains, nature stands to be polluted consistently and damagingly. Concerns are raised that if …
Read More »GoI’s assistance in Bhutan’s 11th plan discussed during the 10th plan meeting
The 10th Plan Talks between the Royal Government of Bhutan (RG0B) and the Government of lndia (GoI) was held in Thimphu yesterday. The Bhutanese delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Yeshey Dorji and the lndian delegation was led by Shri Akhilesh Mishra, Joint Secretary (North), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) …
Read More »New water supply and drainage constructions in Thimphu
Thimphu municipality has signed a contract with Krangrig construction to construct drainage systems, roads and wimp pipes in the Changzamtog area. The contract was signed on 26 November 2012 and the constructions are expected to be completed by 26 May, 2013. The budget allocated for overall constructions is more than …
Read More »Phuentsholing Thromde’s new water supply schemes
The Phuentsholing municipality has come up with construction of new water works within the town. These new schemes include treatment plants in Rinchending areas (Kharbandi), new water sources in Kharbandi, Dhoti Khola , Hati dunga , Damantara under Chilauni chiwog, Basgari (near Dhoti river), some new water supply schemes in …
Read More »First Bilateral Consultations between Bhutan and Bangladesh
The Royal Govemment of Bhutan and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh had the first Bilateral Consultation on 2 April, 2013 in Dhaka. The Bhutanese delegation to the Consultation was be led by Foreign Secretary Yeshey Dorji and will include officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During …
Read More »Dysentery outbreak in Chungkha Community in Chukha
A Shigella-like dysentery outbreak has affected some 25 people in Chungkha community under Chhukha Dzongkhag. Shigella is a class or category of bacteria closely related to Salmonella. It causes disease in primates, but not in other mammals and is only naturally found in humans and apes. During infection, it typically causes dysentery. In Chungkha, people started to …
Read More »Accident kills one
A 28-year old male was killed on the spot when the truck he was travelling in met with an accident at Taksha farm road which is about five kilometers away from the Taksha Baazar in Wangduephodrang on the morning of 25 March. The victim had sustained head injuries and multiple …
Read More »New born baby killed by father
A 25-year old man has been detained by the Wangduephodrang police after he was accused of throwing his new born baby on the wall which led to death of the baby on the night of 14 March in Sephu under Wangduephodrang dzongkhag. On the morning of 14 March, the accused …
Read More »Bhutanese cyclist to participate in Asian championship in Nepal
A 24-year old avid cyclist from Bhutan will be participating in the 3rd National Downhill Championships which is scheduled on the 30 March 2013 in Nepal. The President of Lalitpur Cycling Association, Nepal, had sent an invitation letter to all the Asian Countries to participate in the 3rd National Downhill …
Read More »Bhutan Observes Earth Hour
Bhutan will join the rest of the world today in observing the Earth Hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The day is observed on the last Saturday of March every year because it is about the same time of the spring and fall equinoxes in the northern and southern …
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