Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Bhutanese Karate Team left for India’s capital New Delhi today to compete in the 3rd South Asian Karate Championship.

Drukair’s total revenue decreased by some Nu 70 M in 2015 as compared to 2014. The amount decreased from Nu 3 B to 2.8 B, the annual report of Druk Holding and Investments said.

The government offices will go paperless by the end of this month. It is expected to significantly reduce paper use. A guideline to institutionalise paperless operation will come into effect by September 30.

Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited (DCCL) started exporting to North Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar from Phuentshogling, today.

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR) for academic cooperation and exchange, today.

Bhutan will begin hazelnuts export from next year. The Mountain Hazelnuts has projected over 500,000 kilograms of hazelnuts to be exported in China and Europe.

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay said they will purchase utility vehicles for gewogs despite the Opposition’s reservation.

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the World Ozone Day celebration in the capital, yesterday. Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen is the United Nation’s Environment Protection Ozone Ambassador.

The Amochhu flood in Phuentshogling in July this year damaged millions worth of electro-mechanical equipment for Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project and Punatsangchhu I &II hydropower projects. The equipment were stockpiled along the banks of Amochhu to be transported to the project site.

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, inaugurated the construction of urban infrastructure at lower Taba local area plan in Thimphu, today.