Nu 1.9 mn raised till date A lot of prayers for the recovery of coma patient Sonam Tamang in Japan, and an online fundraising campaign is going on in full swing for her mother Dhan Maya, who will be leaving for Japan soon. Large numbers of people are showing their …
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Says it is a worrying political development and that neither DPT or PDP governments ever did something like this Opposition says it also also an attempt to muzzle a vocal parliamentarian and the opposition Of all the questions at the Opposition press conference, the issue that had most resonance and …
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‘I will be staying back even if I have to eat minimal food everyday. I will do anything to recover my daughter’: Mother 27-year-old Sonam Tamang was a hardworking, understanding and loveable daughter to her family. According to her family, throughout her schooling, she suffered but that made her stronger …
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A recent media report has brought to fore various issues in the Gelephu Regional Hospital from collapsing ceilings, cracks in the walls, leaks and a damaged CT scan. The Bhutanese checked with the Ministry of Health in Thimphu to find out who is responsible and who should be held accountable …
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The 1,200 MW Punatsangchu I project, over the years, has become a collective national nightmare with its slides, delays and huge cost escalations but with no guarantee of a solution. The project from its original completion date of November 2016 moved to 2024. However, there is now some light at …
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The Second Session of the Third Parliament of Bhutan concluded successfully on 27 June. The closing ceremony notes were presented to His Majesty The King by the Speaker, Opposition Leader (OL), National Council (NC) Chairperson and the Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs. The Parliament offered prayers for the long …
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The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be making an official visit to Bhutan around mid-August this year. This was confirmed by the Foreign Minister Lyonpo Tandin Dorji. An advance team from India will be coming in July to discuss the details and outlines of the visit. The Indian Prime …
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The government’s Tourism Flagship project which had received in-principal approval from the cabinet in March 2019 had Gasa from the West, Dagana from the south, Lhuntse from the east and Zhemgang from the center as the four focus Dzongkhags that would be prioritized for tourism development. The Dzongkhags fit the …
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The 1020 MW Tala project had to shut down on the morning of 25th June and again on 26th June (today) due to transmission line outages in India. The transmission lines in India were hit by lightning and bad weather as the region south of Bhutan’s border suffered from heavy …
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Minister responds to various issues raised by medical professionals The higher allowance hikes for doctors, nurses and clinical staff has led to cheer and higher morale among medical professionals. A senior doctor said, “This pay hike is the first time an elected government is recognizing the contribution of the health …
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