The Bhutanese Leading the way.
The Foreign Minister Lyonpo Tandin Dorji announced that resolution for Bhutan’s graduation was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly and so Bhutan has officially entered into the preparatory period of five years which will effectively conclude on 13 December 2023. Lyonchhen said that Bhutan’s transition to become a lower …
Read More »400,000 free eye glasses from Essilor International
The Ministry of Health (MoH) and Essilor International will launch a partnership to provide quality eye care services in the country with an objective to eradicate poor vision. This partnership has been possible due to the guidance of Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck. Essilor will be …
Read More »Gedu Police forwards money laundering case to OAG
Gedu police is done with an investigation on money laundering where three suspects were involved and the case has been forwarded to OAG on 30 November 2018. Police said that, for now, police have charged them for money laundering, however, the nature of crime may defer with an investigation by …
Read More »Bhutan’s Ambassador to Brussels thanks Bhutan Society of UK
At the invitation of the Bhutan Society of the United Kingdom, Ambassador Pema Choden of the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Brussels attended the traditional annual dinner in London on 26th November 2018. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Pema Choden conveyed the deep appreciation of the Royal Government and people of …
Read More »30 New HIV cases in last six months
A press release from the Ministry of Health said that in the last six months from June-November 2018 the Ministry of Health has detected 30 new HIV cases (14 male and 16 female). The majority (73%) of the reported cases are between the ages of 25-49 years. Among the new …
Read More »Economy grew only 5.8 % in 2017-18 due to lower power production and international tourist numbers: World Bank
Stresses on need to focus on agriculture and private sector Although the latest report from the World Bank on Bhutan’s economy acknowledges that Bhutan’s economic performance has remained strong over the years, the report, however, also suggest that there are lot to be desired in consolidating and furthering Bhutan’s development. …
Read More »Foreign minister to strengthen existing ties
Dr Tandi Dorji, 50, from Lingmukha_Toedwang, Punakha is the new foreign minister. He served in the health sector for more than 20 years. Lyonpo (Dr) Tandi Dorji said, “Our whole manifesto,itself, is to narrow the gap between the poor and rich. If we are able to fulfill all our pledges …
Read More »Adequate and consistent water for all by 2021
The access to improved drinking water has increased to 98.6 percent in 2017 as compared to 84.5 percent in 2005. The access, however, does not mean assurance to safe drinking water as some 2,231 households still depend on unreliable and unimproved drinking water sources, such as unprotected well, spring, rivers, …
Read More »CCTV camera helps police to arrest a mugger involved in two mugging cases
Thimphu police, with a help of CCTV camera in the town, arrested a person for two mugging cases. The incidents both took place on 18 October. Police arrested a 28-year-old ex-convict who is from Wangdue on 19 October. On 18 October at around 9:15 PM, a man lodged a complaint …
Read More »18 cases of gambling and 88 arrests so far in 2018
Thimphu police have received 18 cases of gambling leading to the arrest of 69 men and 19 women, totaling to 88 adult suspects, so far this year. Police are cautioning and urging the public to refrain from gambling that involves money or property. “The seized amount, be it Nu 1 …
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