Monthly Archives: December, 0
ACC files restitution case in connection with Gyalpoizhing land scam
The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed restitution case to 71 land-recipients under the Gyalpoizhing land scam case at Monggar court this morning.
International Day for Elimination of violence against Women observed
The International Day for the Elimination of violence against Women was observed at the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS) in Phuentshogling, today. The President and founder of Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW), Her Majesty Gyalyum, Azhi Sangay Choden Wangchuck, graced the ceremony.
SAARC food bank board meeting begins
The sixth board meeting of SAARC food bank board began in the capital, today. During the two-day meeting members will deliberate on transaction of grains, in case of emergencies, and food shortages, review on threshold on withdrawal of food grains, storage methods and practices, establishment of food analysis laboratories among others.
Learning through community work
Some of the students and teachers from Nanyang Girls High School from Singapore are in Punakha Dzongkhag on a five-day visit. The team visited Laptshakha Primary School as part of their project proposal.
Inmates encouraged to be business forward
What do detainees do once they complete their terms at the detention centre? One of the best ways forward is doing business. This was what officials of Loden Foundation said when they met with inmates at the Thimphu detention centre on Thursday.
Gelegphu stops issuing entertainment licences
The fifth Gelegphu Thromde Tshogdu has decided to suspend issuing new entertainment business licences for the time being due to security reasons, mostly related to an increasing number of youth-related crimes. The meeting was held on November 19.
Chasing the Overseas Dream
The temptation to work abroad is growing among Bhutanese, especially, when many Bhutanese are returning home from overseas with a small fortune. Bhutanese are dreaming of going abroad to be able to return and buy a plot of land in the city, a flat and maybe even build a house.
Annual meeting of religious heads begins
The second annual meeting of religious heads began in the capital, yesterday. Close to 130 religious heads from across the country are attending the two day meeting.
Bumthang fire contained
The forest fire that broke out in Dungmithang in Bumthang, yesterday, was contained today. The fire was brought under control by a team consisting of the Royal Bhutan Police, the Dzongkhag, divisional forestry officials, trainees from the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation of Environment and the people from Chhoekhor and Tang Gewogs.
Gelegphu Boxing Championship enters semi-finals
The National Boxing Championship in Gelegphu has entered its semi-finals. The finals are slated for Monday. The Championship saw 94 participants from the RBA’s ninth wing.
