The Bhutanese Leading the way.
A short review on DPT’s progress against its commitments It’s agreed, Bhutan became a ‘thought leader’ internationally, and this happened under the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa’s (DPT) tenure. Nevertheless it also cannot be swept under the rug that the ‘economy’ of the country almost toppled down. This too, can be unquestionably …
Read More »Thimphu City Corporation’s new plans for sewage management
Last year in November, the Thimphu City Corporation (TCC) came up with the new sewerage connection to deal with waste in some areas of Thimphu town. The septic tanks are cleaned every year by the city corporation for free, but if the tanks are cleaned for the second time in …
Read More »Bhutan starts growing potatoes on air
Considered as one of the major breakthrough in agricultural research and innovation, aeroponics is the latest discovery that could open a world of opportunities for potato growers in the country. Aeroponics is in essence a method of growing plants in air or moist environment in a closed or semi-closed environment …
Read More »‘Be good role models and not a symbol of authority’: His Majesty addresses teachers
His Majesty the King, Chancellor of the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), graced the Joint Convocation of the two Colleges of Education of the RUB on January 7, 2013 in Paro. His Majesty the King, in His Address to the 1,168 M.Ed, PGDE and B.Ed graduates, said, “The most important …
Read More »A competitive semi Finals
The Care 2013 Badminton Tournament started from the 4th of January and the semi finals were played yesterday at the Nazhoen Pelri. The semi final between Hari Gurung and Sonam Jigmi was quite intriguing and a competitive match. It was a very good start from Sonam Jigmi and Hari picked …
Read More »Zimdra and Yeedzin draws at 1
Zimdra FC and Yeedzin FC put up an interesting show with a tough match last Saturday at the Changlimithang ground in the ongoing Coca Cola Bhutan national league. “It was one of the most interesting matches to watch,” said Coach Dorji Khandu. Both teams tried their best to score a …
Read More »Judiciary decides 14,150 cases in 2012 with only 1,054 pending
According to the Annual report of the Judiciary of Bhutan, 2012 out of the 1,054 pending cases, 29 have been pending beyond 365 days. However the courts of Haa, Pemagatshel, Tsirang, Jomotshangkha, Nganglam, Sakten, Sipsu, Sombeykha and Weringla have done well in reducing the delays and for prompt delivery of …
Read More »A Royal Bengal Tiger in the Royal Botanical Park
The officials of Royal Botanical Park at Lamperi, Thimphu recently confirmed the presence of Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris) inside the park area when they got hold of video evidence at Thadana at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level. This was further augmented with numerous other evidences such …
Read More »Brother in court for sexually harassing sister
The tragic story of a 17-year old girl when it unfolded not only shocked family members of the victim but also police officials to whom she narrated a account of how her very own brother tried to sexually molest her. Unable to bear his sexual advances, the 17-year old girl …
Read More »An ex-soldier’s land caught in legal quagmire
A retired RBG soldier fears the plot he bought 40 years ago and on which he toiled for a house and an apple orchard would be lost after gewog and land commission officials say he is occupying government property. Rinchen Wangdi has documents to prove he paid for the 1.80 …
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