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After the Chukha Dzongkhag Tshogdu raised concerns on excessive number of signboards in English put up by Project DANTAK along the Thimphu-Phuntsholing highway, the Chukha NC asked the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS) whether the consent has been taken from National Road Authority before installing the signboards and …
Read More »NC points out the flaws and gives solutions for Tourism sector
Economic Affairs Committee (EAC) of the National Council presented its report on review of tourism policy and strategies on November 19. The review was called for after many MPs raised the need for it during the 10th Session of the National Council. The report submitted by EAC calls for an …
Read More »Sand artist brings the Great Fourth and Bhutan onto a new canvas
It has been more than a year since Ukranian sand artist Kseniya Simonova, winner of the Ukranie’s Got Talent’ 2009 has been preparing to perform sand art depicting His Majesty the Fourth King, the people and the beautiful landscape of the Bhutan. She was in the country upon the command …
Read More »Constitution Kuthangs consecrated to celebrate 60th Birth Anniversary
Her Majesty Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck accompanied by Her Royal Highness, Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck consecrated the Constitution’s Kuthangs at Supreme Court of Bhutan on 4th of November and was. As the nation celebrates the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King, the Kuthang shows His Majesty’s …
Read More »HRH Gyaltshab graces consercation ceremony of world’s largest Guru Rinpoche statue
His Royal Highness the Gyaltshab graced the TrashiRabney (consecration ceremony) of the newly built Gaden Choling Lhakhang in Gyalpozhing, Mongar on 4th November The ceremony, presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo, was dedicated to the Commemoration of the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. …
Read More »Highlanders plan special events to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of theFourth King
Nomads from Merak and Sakteng are all geared up to perform their age-old traditional Brokpa songs and dances, and also display the indigenous items they use in their daily lives in an exhibition. The festivities are being held to commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Fourth King JigmeSingyeWangchuck. The …
Read More »A special Black Neck Crane festival in Phobjika for the 60th anniversary
The flight of Black-Necked cranes coming in from their summer roosting grounds in the north and landing in Phobjikha is a beautiful sight to behold. The tranquil valley of Phobjikha is made more festive with the arrival of the cranes. On November 11, as it has been done for last …
Read More »Visually impaired students record songs dedicated to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo
Schools in Trashigang have combined their effort and talent to launch a special music record that contains nine songs to be released on November11. The music and songs are writtenand composed by the students. For the historic birth anniversary event, the schoolswill also organize a LIVE concert that is scheduled …
Read More »The use and abuse of WeChat and other apps
Mobile Apps, like WeChat, Viber, Hike and WhatsApp are increasingly becoming popular with people of all age groups in Bhutan. WeChat tops the list of mobile apps as users find it easy to use. However, many users are wary of using such mobile apps as it has both positive and …
Read More »Fixing the power fluctuation problem in Hospitals
Though rectification works have been done there are frequent damages in the equipment of some hospitals due to power fluctuations, particularly in Dagapela and Sipsoo hospitals. However, the health minister said that the problem in some instances could be due to earthling and internal wiring as a thorough inspection was …
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