Monthly Archives: December, 0
Radiotherapy unit to be established
Beginning next year, Bhutanese will no longer have to travel abroad for radiotherapy. The radiotherapy unit will be established at the National Referral Hospital.
Display of Tashi Gomang postponed
Twenty six Tashi Gomang to be displayed to the public this month in Thimphu has been postponed to next month as the restoration works continue.
His Holiness administers Tsewang
His Holiness the Je Khenpo administered Tsewang-the blessing for long life to the people in Gaeddu, yesterday. Over 10,000 people gathered to receive blessings and offer prayers.
Japanese tourists to Bhutan increases
Bhutan witnessed a record arrival of Japanese tourists during Bhutan-Japan Friendship offer period in June, July and August.
Wangdue-Thimphu Highway to complete by December
The road widening works along the Wangdue Phodrang-Thimphu Highway will complete by December end. The ongoing widening work is resumed after it was temporarily stopped during the monsoon.
The bird flu outbreak in Chhukha contained
The bird flu outbreak at Wangkha in Chhukha is now fully contained.
NA’s legislative committee delve into trafficking
National Assembly’s Legislative Committee recommends amending Penal Code of Bhutan’s section 154 on human trafficking.
Aamir Khan highlights the importance of first 1,000 days of a child
Speaking to the students of Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School in Thimphu yesterday, the UNICEF’s Regional Goodwill Ambassador, Aamir Khan highlighted the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child to meet their nutritional needs.
Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag takes construction company to court
Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag Administration in Dagana has taken a private construction company to the court for failing to construct flood protection wall at Sunkosh River.
Olarongchhhu’s automobile workshop to get a facelift
The automobile workshops at Olarongchhhu in Thimphu will get a facelift within the next six months provided the owners agree to take charge of maintenance.