Monthly Archives: December, 0

A month long transmission and initiation on Dzogchen Thri Yeshi Lama, a teaching on the art of meditation began in Phuentshogling today. It is being presided over by His Holiness the 68^th Je Khenpo Thizur Tenzin Dhendrup at Rinchendhing Zangdopelri.

The National Assembly yesterday discussed the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP). The Finance Minister, Namgay Dorji, while presenting the Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill, said ESP will help boost the economy of the country. He said injecting money into the banks will pave way for financial access for the people.

His Majesty the King granted a total of about 103 acres of land as Kidu to 276 beneficiaries in Monggar Dzongkhag, today.

His Majesty the King awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) to Lhap Dorji and Yuichi Tomiyasu today.

The National Council, today, decided that supply and distribution of tobacco products in the Country will be permitted. The manufacturing of tobacco, however, will remain banned as stated in the Tobacco Control Act.

His Holiness the Je Khenpo appointed four Lams at the Puna Dewa Chenpoi Phodrang this morning.

The finals of the first-ever Paro Open T20 Cricket Championship was held today. The final was played between Shaba Warriors and a team from the Paro Airport.

The first ever Scouting Conference opened today in Thimphu. Around 150 participants including District and Thromdey Education Officers and Scouts from across the country are taking part in the conference. The theme is ‘New Horizons in Scouting’.

His Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the Winter Youth Engagement Programme in Monggar on Friday.

His Holiness the Je Khenpo appointed three Kudungs in Punakha on Friday. The appointment is in line with the age old tradition, coinciding with the Traditional Day of offering.