Monthly Archives: December, 0
Bhutan to host its first AFC qualifier
Bhutan will host the Asian Football Confederation Cup play-off qualifier, 2016 for the first time at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.
Bank of Bhutan lacked objectivity and transparency: Audit report
Bank of Bhutan lacked objectivity and transparency while identifying office space and negotiating rents for the selected properties. The Annual Audit Report, 2014 says there were no documented records of discussions between the building owners and the Bank.
ACC detains two in connection with RICBL case
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) detained two more employees of Bhutan National Bank Limited (BNBL) in connection with the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited (RICBL) embezzlement case on Monday. They were working in the Paro BNBL branch.
Woman and grandson allegedly murdered
A woman, 60, and her 16-year-old grandson were allegedly murdered at Kuenga Rabten under Draagteng Gewog in Trongsa, last night. Their throats were slit open and medical reports say the victims succumbed to heavy head and neck injuries.
BBS Management defends its decision
The response of Bhutan Broadcasting Service’s Managing Director to labour ministry’s reminder letter says BBS management was surprised with the Department of Labour’s decision to penalise the media house.
India does not have surplus power: Sujata Mehta
India’s external affairs secretary, Sujata Mehta, who was in the country, said India does not have surplus power. She said India, in fact, is desperately short of energy.
Gelegphu Thromde proposes reduction of buffer zone
Gelegphu Thromde has proposed the government to reduce the buffer zone or no construction zone in Gelepghu. About 500 metres from border gate towards Gelegphu town falls under the zone where no construction activities are allowed.
Lost relics recovered after more than six years
The lost relics of Namgyel Tse Lhakhang in Chhubu gewog in Punakha have been recovered after almost six and a half years.
Samdrup Jongkhar to be electrified in its entirety
By the end of this month, all the 11 gewogs of Samdrup Jongkhar will be connected with electricity. Currently, electrification works are underway in Lauri Gewog, one of the most remote gewogs in the dzongkhag and also the last one to be connected.
Special athletes bring home medals
Four special athletes, who took part in the 14th World Special Olympics Summer Games in Los Angeles, USA, returned home, today. The four athletes from Draktsho Vocational Training Centre brought home six medals, including three gold medals.
