Monthly Archives: December, 0
Border Roads DG calls on PM
The Director General of Border Roads (DANTAK), Lt. Gen. AT Parnaik called on Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang, today.
Afghanistan and Serbian ambassadors present credentials to His Majesty
The Ambassador designates of Afghanistan and Serbia presented their credentials to His Majesty the King today.
40,000 in 1994 to 82 in 2012
As Bhutan marked the World Malaria Day today in Gelephu the Health Ministry said the malaria cases in the Country has drastically decline, from 40,000 in 1994 to just 82 cases in 2012. Deaths due to malaria have also come down from 48 then to just one last year.
Health Insurance for civil servants pursuing higher studies in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Civil servants pursuing higher studies in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand will soon be insured under the RICBL’s Student’s Health Insurance Scheme.
2 new species of Rhododendron found
Two new species of Rhododendron have been found in the country. These species- now named the Khochii-var album and Princenamgiae- were discovered by forest officials at Dochula while collecting rhododendron flower specimens for the upcoming Rhododendron Festival, says the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests.
The 12th National Zorig Day was observed today. The Zorig day is observed nationwide to honour skilled workers and to promote a culture of dignity and respect for them. The government aims to produce at least 6000 vocational graduates, annually, beginning this year. His Holiness the Je Khenpo has identified Pel DuekiKhorlo or Kalachakra as the Zorig deity.
Ambassadors of Switzerland and Korea present credentials to His Majesty
The ambassadors of Switzerland and Republic of Korea presented their credentials to His Majesty the King at the Tashichhodzong yesterday.
Bhutanese voters looking for change?
Bhutanese voters voted for new candidates over the former National Council members. Out of 14 former National Council members, only six of them were re-elected.
Less than half of Bhutanese voters exercised franchise
The voter turnout for National Council election this year was at 45.16 percent, less than eight percent as compared to 2007 NC elections. This means less than half of Bhutanese voters exercised their franchise to elect 20 Councillors.
Not a single woman gets elected
Not a single woman made it to the National Council seat yesterday even through more than half of the electorates were women in yesterday’s election.
