Monthly Archives: December, 0

His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo graced the consecration ceremony of the new campus of Tango University of Buddhist Studies at Dodena, today.His Majesty the King was received with a traditional Chipdrel ceremony followed by Marchang.

Employees of the Penden Cement Authority Limited (PCAL) in Gomtu are criticising Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for not taking action against the PCAL Deputy General Manager of Administration for his role in abuse of power, fraudulent, and corrupt practices.

Dzongkha subject is one of the most difficult subjects for many gathered at HAIKU Youth Camp, which was launched in the capital, today. Sixty five students from five different schools in Thimphu, Monggar, and Pema Gatshel are attending the 45-day Camp in the capital.

The sudden change of decision, to establish central school in Kamji instead of Doongna in Chhukha, has made Doonga’s residents unhappy.

Dakar Gewog in Kamichu under Wangdur Phodrang has issued a final notification to tharm holders and those without tharms to vacant Kamichu town area. By December end, the 14 occupants are to make way for the construction of Punatshangchhu Hydropower Project Authority II’s substation.

Coinciding with the 108th National Day, a month-long Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck Open Archery Tournament kicked off, yesterday. In the first match Blue Poppy Tours and Treks won two straight games against Chador T Construction.

The Royal Bhutan Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding with insurance companies which mandate a focal person to be at the scene of accidents. The insurance companies are Royal Insurance Corporation and Bhutan Insurance Limited.

About 30 Bhutanese vehicles reached Samdrup Jongkhar border check post yesterday despite the police disallowing travel during Assam strikes, across the border. These vehicles had come from Phuentshogling.

The coming of satellite town in Thangchu Goenpa Village under Samdrupcholing in Samdrup Jongkhar could strip them off their benefits, locals fear. Many of the 58 households say they would lose their gewog benefits, will not be allowed to elect local leaders, and will be levied urban taxes.

Lack of job security and inadequate education continue to pose challenges to women from joining elective offices, according to Election Commission of Bhutan’s survey. The findings were discussed during the first electoral forum on Women in Politics in Thimphu, today.