Monthly ministers’ management agreement also to be signed with the PM The Annual Performance Agreement (APA) for the fiscal year 2018-2019 was signed between the Prime Minister and ministers of nine ministries, heads of ten autonomous agencies, Dzongdag of Thimphu Dzongkhag administration, and Thimphu Thrompon in the capital on Wednesday, …
Read More »‘Biodegradable plastic’ bags not as safe as widely presumed
The National Environment Commission (NEC) in consultation with the relevant stakeholders recently notified the general public on the nationwide reinforcement of the plastic ban with effect from April this year. Although there has been a general acknowledgment of the decision given that the country is currently grappling with waste management …
Read More »His Majesty attends 5th Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition in Samdrup Jongkhar
His Majesty The King and His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo graced the opening of the 5th Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition at the Tendrel Thang of Samdrup Jongkhar. Members of the Royal Family also graced the event. This year’s exhibition was dedicated to the 39th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty …
Read More »Two degree temperature rise can melt one third of glaciers in the region
The first comprehensive assessment of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), an integrated science-policy initiative coordinated by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) finds that the HKH region is undergoing rapid change driven by forces such as climate change, disasters, economic growth, globalization, infrastructure development, land use change, migration and …
Read More »9,000 gather at Changlimithang to celebrate His Majesty’s 39th birthday
There were celebrations across the country To celebrate the 39th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, about 9000 people gathered at Changlingmithang in the capital on February 21 out of respect and gratitude for His Majesty’s selfless service to the nation. The day started with flag hoisting and …
Read More »Mongar displays mini-flower exhibition to commemorate HM’s 39th Birth Anniversary
Inspired by His Majesty’s emphasis on the importance of maintaining a clean, safe, organized and beautiful space for national integrity and national pride, Mongar Dzongkhag decked the heart of the town with a vibrant display of flowers and plants to commemorate His Majesty’s 39th Birth anniversary. Mongar Dzongda, Ugen Sonam …
Read More »P-1 delayed by one more year to 2024 due to slide
It became clear in 2018 that the 1200 MW Punatsangchu I project suffered yet another delay as its last date of completion was December 2022 but this was moved to the first half of 2023 to deal with rectification measures. However, the latest additional slide problem in the right bank …
Read More »Bhutan’s first water sport park to be developed along riverfront in Wangdue
The country will have its first ever water sporting recreational center in Wangdue called ‘Druk Water World’ once all the mandatory processing is completed. Druk Water World is promoted by Tshering Wangmo, who’s the owner of Hotel Thimphu Towers. Kinga Tshering, the project advisor said that it is a very …
Read More »Two women attacked by three intoxicated and aggressive youths near IT Park
At around 10.45 pm on Wednesday 13th February, two women working with the Swiss company in IT Park were attacked by three aggressive youths who they described were heavily intoxicated either with alcohol or drugs. The incident took place when Dechen and her colleague, Pema (names changed upon request) left …
Read More »Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Cup in Phuentsholing seems 12 teams from Bhutan, Nepal and India
The on-going football tournament, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Memorial Gold Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in the country and it was first played in 1975. However, JDW Memorial Gold Cup was last played in 2006 and it hasn’t been played until this year. So after12-year gap, it is …
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