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Coinciding with the Climate Change Summit in Paris (COP21), Annete Dixon, the World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region held a joint session with Lyonpo Yeshey Dorji, Minister of Agriculture and Forests yesterday. The World Bank will be increasing its support and provide up to an additional $3.8 …
Read More »Man arrested for trafficking of drugs
Tshimasham police in Chukha have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to illicit trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substance on December 1 at around 20:30 hrs. The suspect is from Changzamtog in Thimphu. He was arrested during a routine checking of upcoming vehicles and was heading towards Thimphu in a …
Read More »LPG cylinders shortage issue comes up in Parliament
The Member of Parliament from Nubi-Tangsibji, Nidup Zangpo, during the question- hour session of the National Assembly (NA) held yesterday, asked the Economic Affairs Minister, Norbu Wangchuk, on what is being done for the people in central Bhutan facing acute shortage of cooking gas or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. …
Read More »Serial burglar in Thimphu found with millions worth of loot
Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has caught a 34-year-old man, Karma, for a burglary case in Thimphu on November 10. He was caught by RBP in a similar case earlier too. Karma is from Gangtay, Wangduephodrang and his wife runs a pan shop. He is currently unemployed. On November 2, Motithang …
Read More »Eternal flame of gratitude in Dochula dedicated to the Great Fourth
Under the initiative of Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk a pure golden butter lamp named “Eternal Flame of Gratitude” or the ‘Sithar Selwai Khoryug’ was lit on 9th November in a sacred ceremony to commemorate the 60th birth anniversary of the His Majesty the Fourth King. Her Majesty graced …
Read More »RMA launches Commemorative Gold and Silver coins
Her Royal Highness, Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck on Thursday graced the launching ceremony of the gold and silver coins at the Royal Monetary Authority. Four types of commemorative coins, two in gold and two in silver have been minted as a onetime limited edition released. The gold commemorative coins are …
Read More »Helicopter to focus mainly on rescue, health and social needs
PM dedicates helicopter launch to 60th anniversary celebrations Helicopter services have been introduced in Bhutan for the first time and it is a history in the making for the aviation sector in Bhutan. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay launched the helicopter services in commemoration of the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Fourth …
Read More »What the MoIC and the media are doing to celebrate the 60th anniversary
As a part of the celebration of His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo turning 60 on November 11, 2015, the Ministry of Information and Communications’ and the Media is playing an important role in celebrating the occasion. Bhutan Post will be inaugurating the Postal museum: Evolution of the Communication System …
Read More »GEP- effective when job seekers understand procedures
Many job seekers who cannot register themselves into the Guaranteed Employment Program (GEP) online have to come all the way to the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) in Thimphu to seek assistance and apply for a job. They say it is inconvenient for them to register from home. …
Read More »Sunkosh and the Kuri-Gongri still on the table
During the monthly meet-the press, yesterday, Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay said the mega hydro projects in the form of the 2,560 MW Sunkosh and the 2,640 MW Kuri-Gongri reservoir projects are still on the table as part of the 10,000 MW package. “As it involves two countries, discussions are on the …
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