Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Milk Processing Unit in Thangrey under Patshaling Gewog in Tsirang has been non-operational ever since it was constructed in 2008.

His Majesty the King was presented with a Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the Indian capital city, New Delhi, yesterday.

The Police in Trashigang have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a burglary, which took place in December, last year.

About 400 acres of forest cover have been lost to forest fire in Gyalpoizhing under Monggar. The fire which is said to have started yesterday afternoon continues to rage.

The Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley said the government should give priority to those gewogs that have least number of farm roads during the 11^th Five Year Plan. He was speaking to the people of Kangpara Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag.

The restoration of Gasa hot spring is about complete. Once the campsite is completed, Gasa Tshachu will have proper toilets, shower facilities, electricity supply, and safe drinking water.

A 23-year-old man died of electrocution on Tuesday morning in Buli, Zhemgang. He was electrocuted while he was on a tree cutting leaves meant for fodder.

A children’s book “Who is Responsible?” was launched in the capital, yesterday. It is the second children’s book published by Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD).

More than 90 people in Gelephu are taking part in a coaching camp, organised by the Bhutan Archery Federation, in a bid to professionalise the National game. They are in between the ages of 18 and 23. Three best women archers and five men will be selected to form the National team.

The Bhutan-Indo friendship mela at Subankhata in Assam India ended yesterday. The closing ceremony was attended by Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongda, members of the Bhutan-India Friendship Association and residents of Samdrup Jongkhar town.