Monthly Archives: December, 0
His Majesty pays respect to Thailand’s Late King
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen paid personal respects to His Majesty the late King Bumibol Adulyadej, yesterday. His Majesty King Bumibol Adulyadej passed away on Thursday at the age of 88.
His Holiness performs special prayers for the Late King of Thailand
His Holiness the Je Khenpo performed special mass prayers with a thousand butter lamps for His Majesty the Late King of Thailand in Chhukha, yesterday.
Lyonchhen calls on India’s PM
On the sideline of the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit in Goa, India, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay called on Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister conveyed the greetings and warm wishes of His Majesty The King.
Two win snowman run
Dechen Wangdi from Royal Bodyguard and Yangden, a highlander from Laya are the winners of the first ever snowman run in Gasa. The 53 kilometre run began from Gasa Tshachu and ended in Laya.
Bird flu outbreak in Chhukha
An outbreak of Bird flu has been reported at Wangkha in Chhukha. About 13 poultry birds died in the last three days in a farm.
His Majesty grants Dhar and Kabney to the newly elected Gups
His Majesty The King granted Dhar and Kabney to the Gups elected during the 2016 local government elections, at the Simtokha Dzong, yesterday.
Physical violence against children common in Bhutan, report finds
Physical Violence is the most common form of Violence against children in the country. As per the National Commission for Women and Children’s latest report on Violence against Children, more than 6 out of every 10 children in Bhutan experience at least one form of physical violence in their lifetime.
A physiotherapist takes up hollow block manufacturing business
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. This is what a 25-year-old medical university graduate from India did. He is into hollow block manufacturing business in Zhemgang, after his tireless effort to become a professional health worker failed. Today, the young entrepreneur is an inspiration, taking up a successful business.
Dolungpai Raksha Cham- Unique to Wangdue Phodrang
The Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu has its own unique mask dance. And it is Dolungpai Raksha Cham. It is believed to be the most unique and important mask dance performed annually during the Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand passes away at the age of 88
His Majesty The King received the news of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand with immense sorrow.
