Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu will not be corporatised. The decision was made at the National Assembly yesterday through a majority vote.

The National Assembly yesterday resolved that an Ombudsman’s Office will be established under the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Thimphu thromde will give the Clock Tower Square, one of the capital city's iconic landmarks, a brand new look based on the three best architectural designs selected through a competition.

Handicrafts made out of recycled wastes were put on display at an exhibition held yesterday as part of events to celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Over four thousand devotees from across the country gathered today to receive blessings at Punakha’s second Moenlam Chenmo or the World Peace Prayers.

The Department of Adult and Higher Education (DAHE) under the Education Ministry is planning to send Bhutanese medical students back to their universities in Sri Lanka. The students returned to the country following continuous strike in Sri Lanka since January this year.

The Australian government has awarded scholarships to 43 Bhutanese professionals. 28 of them are recipients of  Australia Awards, while the remaining 15 have been granted Endeavour Awards.

The National Council ratified the Multilateral Agreement for the Establishment of an International Think Tank for the Landlocked Developing Countries. Council's foreign relations committee saw there is not much negative impact to Bhutan and recommended the house to ratify the agreement.

Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck met with the people of Gasa Dzongkhag on November 21 and highlighted on various health issues.

While Bhutan has benefited immensely from its education cooperation with Australia, the Australian Ambassador to Bhutan, Harinder Sidhu, said the partnership has been a two-way exchange.