Monthly Archives: December, 0

Despite strikes in the Indian state of Assam, about 100 Bhutanese vehicles were allowed to move toward Phuentshogling, Gelegphu, Nganglam and Jomotshangkha from Samdrup Jongkhar, today.

The striker for the National Football Team, Chencho Gyeltshen, 20, will now play for Chittagong Abhani Limited Football Club in Bangladesh.

Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, the UNFPA’s goodwill ambassador met with the students, teachers, business community and health officials in Trongsa, yesterday.

The UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia, Aamir Khan arrived in the country, yesterday. The Bollywood’s superstar is on a two-day visit to the country.

The loans provided to public as of June 2016 increased by Nu 15 B compared to June, last year. As per the Financial Sector Performance Review Report of the Central Bank, in June 2015, financial institutions gave Nu 71 B as loans and the number increased to Nu 86 B, this June.

Bhutan’s Ambassador to India, V. Namgyel and Japanese Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu signed the Exchange of Notes under the Japanese Grant Aid in New Delhi, yesterday.

Sherubtse College plans to get rid of almost all the double degree courses in next two years. The double degree courses will be offered as separate degree. Only one double degree course, English-Dzongkha is expected to be retained.

The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia, Aamir Khan will be in the country tomorrow. Aamir Khan, an Indian film actor, director and producer was appointed as the goodwill ambassador in October 2014.

This year’s IMTRAT fair in Haa attracted thousands of people, both local and foreigners. The 54th IMTRAT raising day celebrations was held yesterday.

Another Rabies case in Trashigang has emerged after a cat tests positive for Rabies. This is the third Rabies case to be reported this year alone in the Dzongkhag.