Monthly Archives: December, 0

Gyalpoizhing College, Bhutan's first ever Information Technology college in Monggar is all set to open its doors to its first batch of IT students on July 12, announced the Prime Minister earlier this week.

Lhak-Sam opened a small community based care house in Genekha, Thimphu yesterday to provide support services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Following a re-verification by the dzongkhag adminsitration last week, some 17 households of Draagteng Gewog in Trongsa have agreed to accept the initial compensation amount from the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (MHPA).

The number of dog bite cases in Kanglung Gewog, Trashigang has been increasing in tandem over the last one year.

Despite strict implementation of traffic rules and regulations, police in the capital say there are not many who abide the rules.

The city bus service introduced last month for the students of Yangchenphug and Lungtenzampa schools has proved to be an instant hit with more students showing interests in using the bus service.

Bhutan, which ranked 13th among 163 countries in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2017, was named as the most peaceful country among the South Asian nations.

A national water commission will be set up this year to address water related issues in the country.

A total of 64 Bhutanese students studying in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, was safely escorted to Phuentshogling yesterday. A Bhutanese woman was among the group.

The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) launched the facility for exchange of mutilated and burnt ngultrum notes with fresh ones in Phuentshogling today.