Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, said the government has no reasons to look at the current power tariff as they do not believe the industries are under threat. “Our industries are still healthy.”

How will the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu be managed if it is granted autonomy? This was the question to the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, was asked during the Question Time in the National Assembly.

Two Bhutanese taxis have gone missing in the Indian state of Assam. The taxis, which were on their way to Samdrup Jongkhar from Phuentshogling, were last spotted at Pathsala on Wednesday. The Eco Van and Wagon R were ferrying two passengers of Indian origin, each.

Given the increasing traffic congestion in Trongsa, the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (MHPA) along with Traffic Division has introduced speed gun and breathalyzer. Along with the stringent checking, these equipment will be placed at strategic locations to make the project area safe.

A one-storied traditional Bhutanese house in Paro was razed to the ground last night. The incident occurred at Bondey under Wangchang Gewog at around 9.00pm.

Scores of people came to witness the Annual Tshechu of Sarpang Dzongkhag which began today.  It started with the Shinjey Yab-yum cham and Drametse Nga Cham. The three-day Tshechu is funded by the Dratshang, Thromde, Dzongkhag and the Business Community of Gelephu. The Tshechu will end with unfurling of Thongdrel and Guru Tshengay on Sunday.

Supply and distribution of Tobacco products in the country will be permitted, decided the National Council. However, the manufacturing of tobacco products will not be allowed. The Tobacco Control Amendment Bill will be deliberated in the National Assembly in the summer session.

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, inaugurated the Clean Bhutan Project at the Tourism Council of Bhutan this morning. The Clean Bhutan Project aims to make Bhutan waste free by 2030.

The Economic Affairs Minister was asked if those responsible for major lapses Punatsangchhu-I construction would be held accountable. The question was raised by The NC Representative of Lhuentse, Tempa Dorji during the Question Hour in the National Council yesterday.

While the traffic congestion in Phuentshogling has eased a bit since the lifting of the weighbridge, truckers say, it’s them, who are now bearing the brunt of the decision.