Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Ambassador of Norway to Bhutan, Eivind S. Homme called on the Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, at Gyalyong Tshogkhang, today. The discussion between the two revolved around global climate change, environment conservation through substituting fossil fuel with sustainable and renewable forms of energy. They also spoke promoting the use of electric vehicles to curb carbon emissions.

As soon as they pass out of middle secondary schools, it is time for them to move away from home, even if it means just across the river. After completing class 10, the students of four gewogs across the Mao River in Gelegphu, have to relocate in Gelegphu or Sarpang to continue their education.

To bring the media and judiciary closer, a three day workshop on Media, Ethics and Judiciary was held in the capital. The workshop ended today.

A five-day training workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management on Power Transmission line projects was held in Paro.

In the last match of SAFF Championship Group B, Bhutan lost to Sri Lanka by three goals. Bhutan managed to score only two goals against Sri Lanka’s five. Bhutan was along with Afghanistan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka in Group B. The team will be arriving in the country tomorrow.

To enhance their skill in horticulture, over 30 farmers were trained in horticulture management at Wengkhar in Monggar. The two-day training ended on Wednesday.

The Royal Bhutan Police discussed the common habits of youth in conflict with law and its penal provision with the students of Ugyen Academy.The day-long sensitization program took place yesterday. The workshop was conducted to address crime -related issues and to create awareness among students. RBP’s Captain, Ugyen Phuntsho, said the awarness was necessary given the increasing number of crime and youth in conflict with laws.

(Update:) Two Bhutanese nationals, who were let go by the Thai Authorities in connection with the smuggling of contraband substance, are in police custody. They arrived in Bhutan today.

The opportunity for Bhutan to play in the semi-final of the SAFF football championship is now over after losing their second match to the Maldives. The Maldives defeated Bhutan by scoring eight goals against Bhutan’s only two yesterday.

A man, who is in his early fifties, was found dead in a nearby forest at Dawakha in Paro, yesterday. His body was recovered at 3:30 PM. Authorities say the man probably died from bear attack as there was claw marks on his face.