The Bhutanese Leading the way.
Damchoe Pem/ Thimphu Bhutan Cancer Society organized a Relay for Life event on 3 June at the Bhutan Athletic Federation ground (commonly known as the YHSS ground). Her Royal Highness Princess Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck graced the event. Around 20 cancer survivors around the country took part in the relay. 12 …
Read More »Nine new cases of HIV confirmed in first three months of the 2018
Nine new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases were detected in the first quarter of this year. Average of 53 samples were collected quarterly last year by Royal Center for Disease Control (RCDC). From a total of 212 serum samples referred in to RCDC, 37% or 79 people …
Read More »Understanding and fighting domestic violence in the Bhutanese setting
Although the number of domestic violence cases being reported is increasing every year, however, that doesn’t mean the domestic violence crime is growing. In fact, the growing number indicates that people are now more educated and aware of the law, and are seeking protection and justice from such a crime. …
Read More »FDI created 4,871 jobs in Bhutan
According to figures revealed at the Better Business Summit in Thimphu, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies helped to create employment opportunities for 4,871 workers, of which 93 percent are locals. A senior industry officer of Ministry of Economic Affairs, Sonam Lhamo, said as per the annual FDI Report 2017, the …
Read More »DNT’s first convention for 2018 elections on 13th May
The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), one of the two registered parties outside the Parliament, say they are stronger now than before, and working hard to win the Third General Elections in 2018. When other political parties are actively introducing their candidates all over the social media and on their own …
Read More »JAB presented awards to 20 journalists for their work
Journalist Association of Bhutan (JAB) hoisted its fourth Annual Journalism Award on May 3rd coinciding with the World Press Freedom Day. The event was graced by His Excellency Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Honourable Speaker, ministers, journalist from different media houses, representatives from various CSOs and event sponsors among other …
Read More »The Voice of Bhutan celebrates 50 years of Bhutan-India friendship
The much awaited reality singing contest, “The Voice of Bhutan”, was launched on 25th April. The show also celebrates the 50 years of Bhutan-India friendship. Chencho Dorji, the show organizer and a leading actor, said that the whole nation is celebrating the 50th year of friendship between Bhutan and India, …
Read More »Former MP wins from Trashigang
Lhatu, 51, from Lumang, a former Member of Parliament (MP) in the National Assembly, was nominated as the National Council member from Trashigang after securing the majority votes. Lhatu secured a total of 4,284 votes, 1933 votes by EVM and 2351 votes by Postal Ballot. The second biggest vote went …
Read More »Sarpang has an Educated farmer as its new NC
35 year old Anand Rai from Gakiling gewog won the NC election from Sarpang Dzongkhag with a total of 4,278 votes of which, 3,534 votes are through EVM and 744 were through postal ballots. Anand Rai was an educated farmer for the past seven years prior to contesting for the …
Read More »Pemagatshel elects Choining Dorji
47-year-old Choining Dorji from Dechhenling gewog won the majority of the votes to secure his win in Pemagatshel. He got 3,846 votes (2,340 EVM votes and 1,506 Postal Ballot votes). Sonam Dhendup came second with 2,583 votes followed by Sherig Dentshog with 2,133 votes, Sangay Wangchuk secured 1,821 votes and …
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