Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Moorung villagers grow trees used for Palang crafting to keep business alfloat, Monggar

Most Bhutanese homes will have a Palang, a traditional handmade container used to store Ara. But what most people do not know is that the finest crafted Palangs are made in Moorung village, located in Monggar’s Kengkhar Gewog. However, despite having a good market, the producers of Palang face challenges in sourcing raw materials for their craft. Unfazed by these challenges, the villagers have started growing trees required to make Palang.

Tumdra Ami Ney to get road

The lack of a proper route to Passa Tumdra Ami Ney in Chhukha is a major challenge. The sacred site that has been gaining popularity in recent years has no road connections from within the country thereby forcing devotees to travel via India. However, this issue will soon be addressed with the construction of a road from Shachaphu in Chhukha towards the site.

Long-awaited X-ray machine installation at Buli hospital finally set to happen

Finally, the X-ray machine at Buli Hospital in Zhemgang is expected to be installed within a week. The hospital received the machine a few years ago but it was not operational. This has resulted in inconvenience for patients availing themselves of the healthcare services as they were usually referred to Zhemgang, Yebilaptsa and even Gelephu hospitals. People say this adds more financial burden to them. 

Meet victims duped by false promises of alleged employment opportunities in Singapore

Unable to find a decent paying job within the country, hundreds of Bhutanese seek employment opportunities abroad. In the process, some, especially those with limited qualification fall prey to scammers. Just a few days ago, the police in Thimphu caught two suspects after receiving complaints from 17 individuals who claimed to have lost their money in the process of applying for better-paying jobs in Singapore. In this story, some of the victims share their narrative on how they fell prey to false promises of better employment opportunities.

Time-Bound Bench convicts Phajo Nidup to more than 21 years in prison

The Time-Bound Bench of the Judiciary has sentenced Phajo Nidup to more than 21 years in prison for bribery, deceptive practices, and forgery among others. The bench passed 17 criminal case judgments involving the 38-year-old man from Paro yesterday after a two-day proceeding. The bench was established in September 2022 following an executive order by the Chief Justice to deliver judgements effectively recognising the interlinked nature of most cases. Phajo Nidup was sentenced to almost nine years (8 years 11 months and 29 days) for bribery, about three years (2 years 11 months and 29 days) for deceptive practices, nearly...

PM Modi reaffirms India’s support for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan, Economic Stimulus Programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s commitment to accelerate support for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan. Prime Minister Modi also committed to consider Bhutan's request for the Economic Stimulus Program. This is according to a joint statement issued by the two nations earlier today in connection with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay's ongoing official visit to India. India also committed to support Bhutan in energy, space technology and education sectors among others. 
Tuesday, March 19th (10th day of 2nd Bhutanese Month)
Rest of the week
Good DayTill 10am,it is good day to appease local deities, build new monuments, consecrate, start education, shift house, enter new house, appoint to new post, start new business, hand and take over office, marry, celebrate, hold good discussion and roof house
Bad DayTo sell property
March 19th
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Remembering Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering

On the 30th of January, a long-time servant of Bhutan, Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering, passed away. The first democratically-elected foreign minister was known for his intelligence, hard work, eloquence, and humility. Lyonpo Ugyen brought the first computer to Bhutan and had a hand in purchasing the country’s first aircraft. He spent his life serving the country under the reigns of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and His Majesty The King. Afflicted by Parkinson’s disease, Lyonpo retired from public life in 2013. Here is a look back at his life and legacy. 

How Bhutan’s first paralympian made the cut: shot putter Chimi Dema’s journey from humility to world stage

In a world that is often discriminatory to persons battling disabilities, Bhutanese Paralympian shot putter Chimi Dema has transcended these stereotypes against all odds. Chimi is hailed by her coaches as one of the consistently performing and promising athletes today. In this story, we look at how sports changed the course of Chimi’s life, giving her a new lease of life.
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