Monthly Archives: December, 0
Tandin Wangchen wins Mr.Bhutan title once again
Tandin Wangchen once again won the title of Mr. Bhutan 2013 beating 13 other competitors at the 6th National Bodybuilding Championship. The championship was held yesterday in Thimphu.
About 280 polling and presiding officers in Tsirang district have been dispatched to their respective polling stations today. Tsirang district is deploying about 122 security personnel from the Royal Bhutan Army and 60 security forces from the Royal Bhutan Police. There are 42 polling stations in Tsirang district.
His Majesty grants farewell audience to parliamentarians
The Prime Minister, National Assembly Speaker, Cabinet Ministers, Opposition Leader and the Member of the Opposition received a farewell audience with His Majesty the King yesterday.
26 senior armed force personnel promoted
His Majesty the King promoted 26 senior armed force personnel to the rank of Colonel yesterday. Sixteen officers are from the Royal Bhutan Army, seven from Royal Body Guards and three from the Royal Bhutan Police. The new colonels received congratulatory scarf from His Majesty the King in a traditional ceremony at the throne Room.
Arrest warrant for reality show organiser
The Lhuentse District Court has issued an arrest warrant for the Bhutan Star organiser, Nidup Dorji. The arrest warrant was issued after the organiser failed to appear before the Court despite being summoned three times.
National Assembly dissolves
The National Assembly of the first democratically elected parliament dissolved, today. The Assembly completed its five year term, since its constitution in April 2008. The members of the assembly offered Tashi Moenlam at the Gyalyong Tshokhang, at the last day of the Assembly.
Nation observes Zhabdrung Kuchoe
Hundreds of devotees offered prayers and butter lamps to mark the death anniversary of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, today. All the government offices, institutions and schools remained closed to observe the Zhabdrung Kuchoe.
Bad weather foils attempt to transport EVMs
The third attempt to transport election officials and electronic voting machines to Lunana by two helicopters from India, failed today, because of bad weather.
Former monk convicted for impregnating a minor
The Trongsa District Court has sentenced a 21-year-old man to nine years in prison for impregnating a 15-year-old girl.
Three more candidates for DCT
Druk Chirwang Tshogpa revealed three more candidates, taking the number of candidates revealed to 36.
