Monthly Archives: December, 0
Growing flowers for a living
Farmers grew crops and vegetables. They did not grow flowers. Not for commercial purpose. Not until now.
Health secretary appointed
His Majesty the King has appointed the Director General of the Ministry of Finance, Nima Wangdi, as the new Health Secretary. The Home and Cultural Affairs Secretary, Dasho Penden Wangchuk, is the new Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary, Dasho Tashi Phuntshog, has been appointed as the new ambassador to Kuwait.
Sherubtse graduate tops civil service exam
A Sherubtse College graduate has topped the Bhutan civil service examination.
Ponzi scam- a lot to ponder over
An investigation has revealed that more than 500 Bhutanese have fallen victim to the Ponzi scheme, an online investment scam.
Dumping soil rampant
Construction owners in the capital are dumping soil excavated while constructing houses indiscriminately according to Thimphu Thromde (City Corporation) officials.
His Majesty grants audience to De-suups
His Majesty the King granted an audience to the 2nd batch of De-suups at the Royal Banquet hall last evening.
Tara Air crash insurance received
The relatives of the 18 Bhutanese pilgrims who perished in the tragic plane crash in Nepal in December last year have received the insurance money.
Tobacco act to be amended
The controversial tobacco act will be introduced as an “urgent bill” in the upcoming session of the parliament.
Woman detained suspected of stealing
Gelephu police have detained a 24-year-old woman for stealing Nu.70,000 from the Gelephu Dungkhag office.
Segregation- Thimphu’s solution to waste disposal?
A pilot project initiated in Chubachu, Thimphu, to help find a lasting solution to the capital city’s growing waste problem is proving to be a success.
