THE NATION

Bhutan and Thailand celebrated 25 years of friendship and diplomatic relations, coinciding with His Majesty the King’s 34 birth anniversary yesterday. On the occasion the Royal Government of Bhutan has made an offer to the government of Thailand for promoting people to people contact in continuing its friendship and bilateral …

His Majesty The King granted an audience to the students of Sherubtse College in Kanglung on 12th February just as they began their new academic session. His Majesty spoke to the students about the importance of knowing our history to better understand where we stand today, so that we get …

A non-commissioned officer of the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) was stabbed and robbed early morning on February 13 in the Indian town, Jaigaon, near Phuentsholing. The police constable was on his way back to Nanglam in Pema Gatshel where he is stationed. As hotel accommodation was not available in Phuentsholing …

Australia is fast becoming the preferred destination for many Bhutanese students to pursue their higher education, but getting the Australian visa is becoming harder, this was a concern raised by the Lamgong-Wangchang MP during the question hour session of the National Assembly. He asked what government is doing to support …

Her Majesty Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema graced the salang tendrel for the Democracy house, Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) head office building in Kawa Jangsa on Janauary 22. His Holiness Gyalse Trulku Rinpoche presided over the prayer ceremony. The plans on the project were delayed since 2011 due to budget constraint …

The official number of bird species recorded in Bhutan will reach a high of 690 after the sighting of a new species Ardeola Bacchus or Chinese Pond heron in June 2014 by the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) under the Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests. …

“Children are more than the object of their parents’ attention and love; they are also a biological and social necessity. The human species perpetuates itself through children; cultural, religious and national groups transmit their values and traditions through children; families maintain their lineage through children; and individuals pass on their …

His Majesty the King on December 17 awarded various honors to individuals during the national day celebrations amidst an array of luminaries, guests and people who thronged the Changlimithang stadium. His Majesty awarded Druk Thugsey to former Drabi Lopen Kinley Gyeltshen in recognition of his exemplary contribution towards religious education. …

The Thimphu ring road has become dangerous, in recent times, without proper infrastructure for pedestrians With the increased number of vehicles plying on the Thimphu-Babesa expressway each year, the danger and risks to pedestrians, residents living along the road, commuters, and drivers, especially in the absence of proper infrastructures, is …

The government, on Wednesday this week, approved the Implementation Strategy of the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) and will lend Nu 2.1bn, almost half of the total Nu 5bn ESP to local banks. The government will charge the banks an interest of six percent, which the banks would then provide as …