Monthly Archives: December, 0

Constructions begin at new Denchi town in Pema Gatshel

The business community of Pema Gatshel town started moving to the new town at Denchi. Eight individuals started constructions at Denchi as of today.

First-ever Writers’ conference leaves writers encouraged to write more

The first-ever writers’ conference left many young aspiring Bhutanese writers motivated in Phuentshogling. The day-long conference held yesterday saw more than 40 young and...

Thinleychoeling monastery consecrated

Vairochana Rinpoche Ngawang Jigme Jigten Wangchuck presided over the consecration ceremony of the newly constructed Thinleychoeling monastery in Dongkokha village under Talo gewog, yesterday. Works to construct the two-storied Thinleychoeling monastery began in July this year. 

Unethical use of birds calls audio- a growing concern

With the rising trend of bird watching in Bhutan, misuse of birds calls audio is a growing concern. Although the use of call playbacks...

Drukpro Bhutan – honoring creative expressions of Bhutanese artists

To create opportunities and platforms for artists to showcase their artworks, Drukpro Bhutan is collaborating with Bhutanese contemporary artists and traditionally skilled weavers. Drukpro Bhutan is a new entrepreneurial venture bringing together artists and weavers for collaboration. The enterprise uses mediums such as t-shirts and silk scarves among others to print artworks of the artists and weavers.

Green lentils boost income of farmers in Dagana

People of Thasa at Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana are overjoyed with the sale of green lentils. This year they have been blessed with a bountiful yield. Green lentils, locally known as dal are one of the main sources of income for the people of Thasa.

Nine people acquitted in relation to RICBL embezzlement case

Paro Court today acquitted 8 tellers and authorizers of Bhutan National Bank Limited/BNBL of all the charges in relation to the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited/RICBL embezzlement case. They were charged for participation in offence, omission amounting to an abuse of function and concealment of corruption.

Former employee of RICBL sentenced to 20 years in prison for embezzlement

Paro court passed the judgment on the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited's (RICBL) embezzlement case today. The judgment comes after more than two years. The main accused Rinchen Wangdi and Yeser Dema are sentenced to 20 years 10 years in prison, respectively. 

BNBL to pay Nu 25 million as Specific Relief to RICBL

In the judgement passed today by the Paro District Court, Bhutan National Bank Limited was asked to pay Nu 25 million as specific relief to the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited until all the embezzled amount by the individual involved are restituted.

Human-elephant conflict calls for immediate interventions in Samtse

The locals of Pemaling gewog in Samtse are asking relevant authorities to put an end to the long-standing human elephant conflict. This is following the recent incident where an elephant stamped on and killed an elderly woman in the gewog.
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