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“Royal Bhutan Police: Journey Thus Far (1965-2015)”, a golden jubilee publication of RBP to celebrate its 50th anniversary was launched on November 7 at the RBP Headquarters by the Home Minister, Dawa Gyeltshen. The publication is dedicated to the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme …
Read More »His Majesty concludes Royal Tour to Chhukha
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen concluded the Royal Tour of villages across Chhukha Dzongkhag with a visit to the Dokhachoe Gonpa in Chapcha on Thursday. His Majesty offered prayers for the continued wellbeing of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and for eternal peace and prosperity …
Read More »Special dedication for His Majesty the Fourth King held in schools
The schools in Thimphu observed a week-long dedication time, starting in October 26 till yesterday, to express their gratitude to the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, as part of the 60th Birth Anniversary celebrations. Schools also reflected on how the Fourth King worked tirelessly to provide free education to every …
Read More »Couple to adopt an abandoned infant
A couple has decided to adopt a baby boy who was found abandoned on October 11. They have already put up an application for adoption of the baby to the National Commission of Women and Children (NCWC). “We are waiting for the formalities to be done for the adoption of …
Read More »Jigme Singye Wangchuck Pillar Consecrated for 60th anniversary celebrations
Her Majesty Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck consecrated the Jigme Singye Wangchuck Pillar yesterday at Royal Institute of Law (Royal Law Project), Taba. The unveiling and the consecration of the JSW Pillar is to commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The stone …
Read More »40 yrs of Bhutan-Helvetas partnership
Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay attended the 40 Years of Bhutan-Helvetas Partnership celebration in Thimphu yesterday. On behalf of His Majesty the King and the people of Bhutan, Lyonchhen extended a warm welcome to Mr. Elmar Ledergerber, President of HELVETAS and his delegation, who have traveled all the way from Zurich to celebrate 40 …
Read More »3 day holiday and multiple programs to honour the Great Fourth on 60th anniversary
In order to celebrate the 60th birth anniversary of the fourth Druk gyalpo, the national Steering Committee (nSC) on Thursday disclosed the programs for the various days. The main theme of the celebration is ‘nation Building’ as to reflect on the achievements, to take stock of the current status of …
Read More »Cardamom replacing paddy in drought areas
Many farmers in cardamom producing dzongkhags, like Sarpang, Chukha, Tsirang, Samtse and Dagana are reaping the benefits from their cardamom plantations. The profit is considerably huge compared to other cash crops. The steady source of revenue from cardamom business has helped the farmers to live a relatively comfortable life. Farmers …
Read More »Nanglam police arrest’s one DCM driver in hit and run case
Nanglam police arrested a 35 years old DCM truck driver in a hit and ran case on 6th October . The driver ran away after hitting and injuring a three year old girl. The DCM truck hit the girl while she was crossing the road to reach her mother who …
Read More »Thimphu police arrests four people for drug possession
Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has arrested four people including one woman in connection with drug possession in September. All the four arrested are their mid 20s. In total, Thimphu police has seized 2880 Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) capsules from the woman from her house on September 19. According to RBP, from the …
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