Opinion by Tenzing Lamsang These days there is some debate and discussion on the state of Dzongkha, with the common refrain being that Dzongkha is on the decline, and how English has gained precedence over it. To get a proper perspective, we have to see how far Dzongkha has come …
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Bhutan recently issued an Interpol Red Notice against rape convict Chencho Gyeltshen who had fled to Australia, and is also attempting to issue another Red Notice against corruption accused and former procurement officer Sonam Dorji who also left for Australia. In both the cases Bhutan cannot do much in the …
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His Majesty The King visited the DSP Solar Initiative project site in Dechencholing on 14 June 2024. The DSP Solar Initiative (DSP-SI), in its first phase, successfully commissioned a 250 kW rooftop solar power plant at the Centenary Farmers Market on May 29, 2023, and a 500 kW ground-mounted solar …
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Not including P I and P II A budget document or plan document does not reveal much beyond budgetary information of government agencies but this time around the 2024-25 budget document has laid out an ambitious timeline of 11,930 MW of small, medium and big hydro projects. It also lays …
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The feverish height of the Australia rush is finally over as indicated by the number of education visas issued in March and April 2024. March and April 2024 saw a combined 573 visas granted compared to 2,487 visas granted in March and April 2023. This is a 77% drop in …
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Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group in India set out a tweet around midnight on Sunday saying that he has signed an MoU with the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) for a 570 MW Green Hydro Plant in Chukha. The tweet was accompanied with a picture of Prime …
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On 12 June 2024 a fire broke out in a 4 storey building above the Dr Building in Changzamtog, Thimphu. As per sources, the fire that originated in Flat No. 9 of the building had quickly spread to the flats in the attic, endangering the entire structure. While other residents …
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In the normal scheme of water distribution in Thimphu Thromde, main transmission lines from a water source feeds water into a tank after which water is distributed to residents. Water being siphoned off However, in response to complaints, The Bhutanese investigated the water distribution system in Mothithang and found a …
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The name of the murderer of 13-year-old Sumitra Chhetri in Pamtsho is Cheten (pronounced Choiten) Tshering. State of mind A psychiatric assessment said that he does not have symptoms of psychic disorder and that he was conscious and rational when he was examined. A source said that there are 100 …
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On 5th February 2024, the National Assembly MPs hade their first plenary session and one of the outcomes of the session was a 14th February 2024 letter signed by the Speaker asking for 2,800cc designated vehicles for MPs as per the Pay Structure Reform Act 2022. The letter was addressed …
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