Finding a parking space for your car in Thimphu is not easy, especially in the core town areas. It is stressful to have to drive round and round until you can finally squeeze into a designated parking space, and by the time, you are sapped out of your energy to …
Read More »Footballers worried about dodging arrows at Changlimithang
Many of the football and futsal players at Changlimithang stadium said that playing football is not safe when archery matches are taking place only a metre away. The danger surrounding archery, the national game, is a cause of concern for many sports players, enthusiasts and spectators alike. Even the residents …
Read More »Supreme Court Judge Honoured by Law College in Delhi
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Rinzin Penjor of the Maja (Peacock) bench was honoured by the Campus Law Center in Delhi University with the Distinguished Alumnus award on 12th August. The function was attended by the Bhutanese Ambassador in Delhi V. Namgyal, professors, students and dignitaries from other Universities. Campus Law …
Read More »Trashigang police nabs woman for abandoning her newborn child
A woman was arrested by the police in Trashigang yesterday morning in connection to the abandonment of her newborn baby boy near Trashigang town. It is reported that the woman has confessed to the crime. The newborn was found abandoned in a bush, few metres away from Trashigang town towards the …
Read More »Electric Vehicles are the future of transport in Bhutan: PM
During the Meet-the- Press session held yesterday, the Prime Minister said the electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation in Bhutan. He said even leading experts around the world share the same conviction. “We have a wonderful opportunity to use cheap, renewable resources that we produce in Bhutan by …
Read More »PM unconvinced about the power tariff cry from industries
Druk Iron and Steel Private Limited and Bhutan Steel Industries Limited have been shut since January this year. In a letter written to the Association of Bhutan Industries (ABI) they claimed this was due to the unavailability of business due to the increase in power tariff. The Prime Minister Lyonchhen …
Read More »First agri-flori exhibition to promote agricultural productivity in the region
The agriculture sector drives the country’s socio-economic development and is the single most important determinant of economic growth and poverty reduction. Reaching the goal of food self-sufficiency and overall food security in the country is a top concern of the Ministry of Agri-culture and Forests. The introduction of new and …
Read More »His Majesty the King installs Sachu Bumter for Wangduephodrang Dzong
His Majesty The King on 10th July installed Sachu Bumter at the site of the Wangduephodrang Dzong, where theUtse and the Kuenreyof the Dzong will be built. The installation of the Sachu Bumter signifies the re-sanctification of a site and restores blessings to it. The reconstruction of the Wangduephodrang Dzong …
Read More »MoF to consult agencies on Pay Commission’s recommendation to do away with Pool vehicles
Finance Minister says whatever the decision mobility of civil servants and livelihood of drivers will be taken care of One of the much discussed recommendations of the Pay Commission was on doing away with the 932 out of the 1,484 pool vehicles. The Pay Commission came up with the recommendation …
Read More »Four SOE corporations to be under DHI
Four State Owed Enterprises or Ministry of Finance Corporations will be taken over by the Druk Holding and Investment (DHI). This was announced by the DHI chairman during the annual press conference held on 2nd July in Thimphu. The four corporations that the DHI would take are Bhutan Development Bank …
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