Monthly Archives: December, 0
Eutok Goenba upgraded to Goen-Zyin Dratshang
Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck inaugurated the upgraded Eutok Samdrup Chholing Goen-Zyin Dratshang yesterday.
Truckers fume over cut in transportation charge
Some 300 truckers are refusing to transport cement from Dungsam Cement Corporation plant in Nganglam to the hydropower project sites following a cut in the transportation charge.
Autism conference ends with adoption of Thimphu Declaration
The three-day international conference on autism and neurodevelopment disorders concluded with a pledge to integrate needs of people suffering with autism and other neuro disabilities into the national health and socio-economic development plans.
Reconstructive hand surgery camp brings back lost smiles
The ongoing hand surgery and restorative camp at the National Referral Hospital is bringing back the lost smiles of many Bhutanese. The 12-day camp is being conducted by a team of volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons from Australia and New Zealand.
Microsoft’s Office 365 launched in Bhutan
Office 365, Microsoft's latest online Office suite, will now be available in Bhutan. It was launched in the country on Thursday in collaboration with a local IT firm.
Batsmen struggle as Bhutan suffer a 154 runs defeat
Bhutan suffered a 154 runs defeat at the hands of host nation Thailand in the opening match of the ICC World Cricket League Division One Asia Qualifier. Thailand's young bowling lineup chipped away with regular wickets preventing Bhutanese batsmen to get any foothold in the match.
Man dies in vehicle accident
A 28-year-old man from Paro, died on the spot, when the car he was travelling in, went off the road, at Trongsa on Wednesday night.
Labour Ministry opens a new Department
To develop technical and vocational education training system in the country, the Labour ministry now has a separate department.
Preliminary hearing for alleged Tongsa land scam held
The preliminary hearing for an alleged illegal land transaction case in Trongsa involving former Trongsa Dzongda Lhab Dorji and his wife, and eight other individuals was held yesterday at the Trongsa District Court.
Inadequate training facility a challenge, say athletes
Lenchu Kunzang represented Bhutan at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 10-meter air rifle shooting competition. A key lesson she returned home with from her first Olympic stint is that competing in world championships requires a lot of training and practice, something that is lacking in Bhutan, at least in comparison with international athletes.
