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In the first phase of the safe city solution project, Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) will be installing 118 cameras which include four Vehicle License Plate Recognition (VLPR) cameras, four speedometers and 110 normal cameras in various locations in Thimphu. RBP has already installed nine normal cameras starting from Wednesday this …
Read More »Royal visits from Sweden and Thailand to Bhutan
Their Majesties King Karl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will pay a three day state visit to Bhutan beginning on 8th June at the invitation of His Majesty the King. The delegation will include representatives from the Swedish government and a number of Swedish companies. This is the …
Read More »Farm shops opened in Gasa Dzongkhag
A Farm shop each in Khatoed and Khamoed Gewogs were were opened on Friday. The chief guest for the occasions was the MP of Khamoed Lunana. A release from the Dzongkhag said, “Farm shops will transform our farming from subsistence to commercial through increased production with guaranteed markets, better provision …
Read More »Building quake proof and cheaper bamboo houses
Against the backdrop of a major earthquake expected in the region, the Department of Forests and Park Services is trying to popularize houses built with bamboo, which is supposedly a safe and resilient structure. In addition, a bamboo house is considered to be a cheap alternative to the conventional house …
Read More »Social media used to trick couple about US jobs
Thimphu police arrested a 30-year-old man from Khudumpang, Trashigang for larceny with deception and forgery. The victim, Kinley, said she came across a post made by the suspect on social media (Facebook) advertising a requirement for both male and female candidates to work in California, USA. In addition, the post …
Read More »Social media and winning the US Presidential elections
The 2013 General Elections in Bhutan saw social media playing a major role with supporters of both parties using it in both positive and negative ways. This seems to be part of a global trend with the United States Presidential race, since 2008, being the global trendsetter with both Democratic …
Read More »Multiple Cars damaged in Thimphu by miscreant
Thimphu police arrested a 21-year-old man on April 28th at around 1:30 am after an initial complaint of car damage in “Hong Kong market” road was filed with the police. Upon inspection, the police found eight more cars damaged in the same locality with no culprit in sight. All the …
Read More »Thimphu Dzongkhag mid-term review shows major achievements in infrastructure
The Thimphu Dzongkhag 11th Five Year Plan midterm review on Monday showed that the Dzongkhags has achieved beyond its targets in capital investment. For the construction of rural water supply scheme, Thimphu Dzongkhag had targeted 15 schemes and so far all has been. The funds for construction of 12 rural …
Read More »HM Offers Sandalwood Boxes to Chari Monastery
His Majesty The King on 10th April offered 6 sandalwood boxes to the Chari Monastery. The sandalwood boxes will be used to store the precious relics in the monastery, including the treasures of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. His Majesty personally carried one of the 55-kg boxes up to the monastery, which …
Read More »Villagers unhappy with decision to not punish the persons who stole the statue of their diety
Villagers in Sewala Gewog in Punakha hold the utmost belief in their local deity called Damcho Gomo. They believe that their deity brings them good fortune and health as the deity can cure them of illness. Their lives revolve around Damcho Gomo as they seek his blessings for even travelling …
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