Monthly Archives: December, 0

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) recorded an increase of 8 percent in their income in 2012. They remitted to the Finance Ministry, including taxes, Nu.4.5 billion, an increase of six percent from 2011.

Over three hundred acres of forest cover was damaged by a fire in Wangdue Phodrang yesterday.

Getting clearance from the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) for the candidates, who resigned from civil service to partake in the upcoming elections, is proving to be yet another obstacle for the political parties. This comes at time when the parties are struggling to get 47 candidates, which is mandatory, when they submit letter of intent to the Election Commission.

A few buildings in the capital have been demolished for flouting constructions rules. The Thimphu Thromde said they are taking stern action to make sure the constructions are carried out as per the drawings approved by the Thromde.

The film Thank You Sir bagged 12 awards of the total 29 awards at the 12^th National Film Festival. Twenty movies went to the festival this year held yesterday.

The clock tower square in Thimphu where the annual Tarayana Fair is being hosted is abuzz with activities.  The 10^th Tarayana Fair opened this morning.

The first football tournament of the year in Bumthang began yesterday coinciding with the birth anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo.

The motorable bridge over Thewar Chhu in Gelephu was inaugurated yesterday. The bridge will serve as a lifeline for the people of four gewogs across the Mao River.

Police in Gelephu and Zhemgang are sensitizing high school students of Zhemgang on crime prevention and the Bhutan Penal Code.  The initiative is aimed at raising awareness on youth related crimes. So far, the sensitization programme has been held in Zhemgang and Yabilaptsha schools. Other schools in Zhemgang will be covered as well.