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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 …
Read More »Health Minister says govt trying for new MRI and CT scan machines
Records maintained with Radiology Department of JDWNRH reveal that in last two years, the CT Scan machine has broken down 6 times and MRI has broken down 8 times which has contributed to increased waiting time. The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said “I do agree that the breakdowns do happen …
Read More »A permanent craft market to come up near the truck parking area
The building of a traditional house near the craft bazaar is a prototype of more traditional houses that the Ministry of Home and Cultural affairs together with the Chardi committee is going to construct in times to come. The traditional house is a prototype for a new, more durable and …
Read More »Central school in Dagana sees an increasing number of dropouts
The Central School system has started from this year in every district with the ultimate aim being to provide the best facilities including good food, education and every other requirement of students. However, the Central school in Dagana called the Geserling Middle Secondary School has had a bumpy start with …
Read More »RTC & Khesar Gyalpo University to work together
The Royal Thimphu College and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, 8 September, 2015. The MoU will focus on promotion of education and academic exchanges, direct contact and research cooperation between their faculty members, departments, and research institutes etc. Speaking …
Read More »Another financing window for entrepreneurs
Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) and Loden Foundation have collaborated to jointly promote entrepreneurship in Bhutan by providing a new business financing window “Loden-DHI Fund” to aspiring entrepreneurs. It was launched on September 2, in commemoration of the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye …
Read More »Darkness on Expressway for another two months as repair and replacement works go on
It is not safe to drive along the murky expressway in Thimphu these days. The replacement of the previous lighting system is on the go and expected to be completed by November before the 60th birth anniversary of the Great Fourth. The public however are concerned about the dark expressway. …
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