Monthly Archives: December, 0
Government houses abandoned for over a decade
Two huge concrete houses at Dakphey, which falls along the highway between Zhemgang and Tingtibi, have been left to rot for one reason or another by the Food Corporation of Bhutan and the Dzongkhag Authority. Located 22 kilometres away from Zhemgang, these houses have eight rooms including two big storage rooms.
Fifth De-Suung training begins
Hundred and sixteen volunteers are taking part in the fifth De-Suung training programme at military training centre at Tencholing in Wangduephodrang. The volunteers include employees from government and private sectors and the graduates.
Military man represents Bhutan at World Half Marathon Championships
A military man, Sangay Wangchuk, will represent Bhutan at the International Amateur Athletics Federation World Half Marathon Championships. The event will be held at Kavarna in Bulgaria. It will begin on October 6.
GNH has promoted domestic progress: PM
“Much of what we have achieved with Gross National Happiness (GNH) has been possible because we are small,” said the Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinely. Lyonchhoen was speaking at the Conference of the Forum of Small States held yesterday at the UN Headquarters in New York.
PM meets Bhutanese in New York
Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y. Thinley and the Bhutanese delegation met with the Bhutanese community in New York on Sunday.
Man arrested for allegedly killing his friend
The Punakha police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly killing his 22-year-old friend. The suspect was arrested from Punakha on September 30.
Two storied house razed to the ground in Trongsa
A two storied traditional house in Draagteng gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag was razed to the ground today. Three people also suffered minor burns from the fire which is said to have stared at around 7 am.
Training on artificial insemination in cattle
Livestock extension officials from Zhemgang and Sarpang are being trained to perform artificial insemination in cattle. The two-week training, funded by the Rural Livelihood Project, is being held at the Rural Development Training Centre in Zhemgang.
Body washed away by Mao River found
The body of a 42-year-old man from Chuzargang gewog in Sarpang was found today at the Chuzargang-Bagmari border.
Dearth of quality stone impedes construction of Lhakhang Kaap
Difficulty in getting quality stones is hampering the reconstruction of Lhakhang Kaap in Haa. The renovation works are being carried out in four phases. The first two phases have been completed and the third phase is underway.
