The Bhutanese Leading the way.
Many taxi drivers and commuters that this paper spoke with say the distance between pick and drop stands are long and the location is also inconvenient for them. A 26-year-old private employee said that the long walk to the stand is not easy, and by the time she reaches the …
Read More »A gracious visit from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand to Bhutan
Her Royal Highness the Princess of Thailand, Makha Chakri Sirindhorn, visited Bhutan and toured a few of the central schools to see agriculture programs started under HRH’s patronage. On the first day His Majesty The King granted an Audience to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand at the Tashichhodzong. …
Read More »NC to discuss unimplemented Acts
During the 17th session of the National Council, the members will be deliberating on issues related to delays in implementation of Acts and also on issues related to illegal migration under the heading of policy review issues. Sangay Khandu, Chairperson of the Legislative Committee and National Councilor of Samtse said, …
Read More »Highest SP seizure by RBP
Thimphu police seized 23,464 capsules of Spasmo-proxyvon (SP) and 88.064 grams of marijuana from a 26-year-old man Arjun Subba from Norbuzingkha, Tshedagang, Dagana. He was arrested in Olakha on the night of May 26, behind ECB building, and was supposed to be the master source. Upon searching his apartment, police …
Read More »MoU on suicide prevention signed between Ministry of Health and RBP
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Ministry of Health and the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) on the implementation of the Action Plan for Suicide Prevention in the country. The same MoU will be signed with other relevant stakeholders. A study over five years from 2009 to 2015 …
Read More » Now you can apply for Australian and UK visas in Thimphu
The new Australian and UK joint Visa application centre was formally opened on 19th of May this week. The event was graced by the Australian Ambassador to Bhutan, Harinder Sidhu and the Honorary Consul for the UK in Bhutan, Mr Michael Rutland. The VAC is a joint venture between Australia, …
Read More »Climate change becomes a talking point in US Presidential race
One of the wonders of the modern world is the Republican Party in the USA and its stand on climate change, as it refuses to believe in it even calling it a hoax. It was the Republican controlled Senate and Congress that prevented President Obama from making the Paris declaration …
Read More »Bangladesh Foreign Minister on official visit to Bhutan
At the invitation of Lyonpo Damcho Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is on an official visit to Bhutan from 12th to 15th May 2016. The Foreign Ministry said that Mr Mahmood Ali’s …
Read More »RBP sensitizes doma sellers tour guides against drugs and tobacco
Starting 2013 and till date, 61 people, which include a freelance guide, tour operator and permanent guide, have been involved in drugs offences. Out of the 61 people, seven were arrested for drugs transaction, 28 for drugs possession and 2 for drugs trafficking, and the remaining was arrested for other …
Read More »Government not in position to purchase new aircraft
The recent damage to Drukair plane, A319 Airbus, caused by a freak hailstorm has caused much delays and reshuffling of flight schedules. Although the plane landed safely in Guwahati airport with 90 passengers, however, there is much costly damage to be repaired before the plane can be air worthy again. …
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