Monthly Archives: December, 0
Faltering confidence made Trashigang NC candidate withdraw
(Update:) Trashigang’s National Council candidate who withdrew his application says it is the people’s reaction that made him take the step.
Two more years for complete development of Gasa hot spring
The Gasa hot spring was washed away by a major flood in 2009. Although repair works have been completed; there has not been an official inauguration. Inauguration or not, visitors to the hot spring have not been deterred.
Delegations meet to promote Bhutan-Thailand trade ties
To promote trade between Bhutan and Thailand, the delegations from the two countries met in the capital today.
American teenager raises money for Bhutan
Claire Thomsen, 15, from the US has raised US$ 50,000 to help launch a READ centre in Chhuzaggang village under Sarpang Dzongkhag.
Gasa and Laya to be connected by road
The National Sub-Highway from Punakha reached Gasa in 2011. The 74-kilometre highway was constructed at several intervals. The road has decreased travel-time between the two dzongkhags from two days to only three hours. Horses that were, initially, the only mode of transport have given way to cars.
Where does Bhutan stand when it comes to Autism?
Autism is a neurology disorder that affects the brain and its characteristics are social and communication impairment. And since tomorrow is the World Autism Awareness Day, BBS brings you a special news report about a teenage girl living with Autism.
Trashigang candidate for NC withdraws
One of the contestants from Trashigang for the National Council elections withdrew during the final scrutiny, today. Sangay Tenzin from Radhi Gewog decided not to contest for the upcoming election leaving Trashigang with just one candidate.
Final scrutiny of NC nominees
The final scrutiny of nominations for the National Council elections concluded, today. Of the 70 gewog nominees, two did not file their nominations, and one withdrew.
