DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

The government of Bhutan proposed assistance for six new projects to the government of Japan on August 23 during the 12th annual consultation meeting in Thimphu. The projects are promotion of technology education and diffusion, gewog hiring services under farm mechanization program, improvement of machinery and equipment for maintenance of …

His Majesty The King graced the launch of the Bhutan Foreign Service Programme, at the Royal Institute of Governance and Strategic Studies in Phuentsholing on 16th August. The Bhutan Foreign Service Programme is a 3-week integrated leadership programme tailored for Bhutan’s foreign service. It is the eighth leadership programme at …

The Embassy of India organized a seminar on “India’s Journey Since 1947: Reflections from Bhutan” as part of the celebrations of 70 years of India’s Independence this year. The speakers for the seminar were retired Justice Sonam Tobgye, who spoke on the experience of India’s democracy, former Home Minister and …

The Maejo University (MJU) in Thailand will enhance the capacity of Bhutanese RNR staff with the agriculture ministry over the next two years through short and long term trainings. A five member delegation from Maejo University, Thailand, led by Dr Chamnian Yosraj is in the country to finalise the contract …

The Japanese government has agreed to donate three Computed Tomography (CT) Scan machines, which will be brought into the country by the beginning of 2018. Of the three machines, the one with 64 slices will be installed in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). The other two machines of …

A Bhutanese student studying electrical engineering in India was found dead in his hostel room on the night of August 8. The deceased, from Pemagatsel is believed to have committed suicide by hanging himself. The deceased was a student of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India. …

The Education Minister Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk clarified that the Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) degree is a recognized graduation degree by the Education Ministry or specifically the Bhutan Accreditation Council under the Ministry. Lyonpo said that under the Tertiary education policy reforms all forms of distance or online degrees are recognized …

In what can be seen as a promising entrepreneurial investment program, the Chairman of Korea Bhutan Friendship Association, Mr. William R. Lee invited proposals from young entrepreneurs in Bhutan with innovative and ambitious business plans to celebrate and mark the 30th anniversary of cordial diplomatic ties between Bhutan and Korea. …

In its judgment of the first case of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus (SP+) on July 26 the Supreme Court said that the Bhutan Narcotic Control Authority is now authorized to update the list of controlled or banned drugs. According to chapter VII, section 59 of Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substance and Substance …

A total of 7 Rangers lost their lives in the line of duty in the past two years Bhutan celebrated World Rangers Day for the first time this year, an event that highlights the devotion and sacrifice of rangers who put their lives at risk everyday to protect the world’s …