Monthly Archives: December, 0
Man killed and seven injured by lightning
A 36-year-old man was killed and seven other family members injured when a bolt of lightning struck a home in Samtse, yesterday.
Secretaries surrender government quarters
Two government secretaries have surrendered government quarters following a circulation on housing rules by the National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC).
National Disaster Management Authority put in place
The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, inaugurated the first meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in National Assembly conference hall, today.
Gelephu dungkhag office could be relocated to Umling
The Gelephu dungkhag office could be relocated to Umling Gewog. Majority of the vote cast by the local leaders went in favour of Umling instead of Chhuzaggang. Both the gewogs are located across Mao Khola.
Architects, environment officers, and industry officials from DHI Infra, ministries and corporate sectors have gathered for a conference in the capital today. The two-day conference will focus on creating awareness and disseminate information with regard to good environment practices in economical or industrial areas in Bhutan. The conference is a part of JICA’s technical assistance to DHI Infra and Department of Industry for environmental impact assessment study of Jigmeling special economic zone in Gelephug.
Villagers accuse mining company of ruining their water source
The lime mining has cost them their water source; allege the villagers of Khariphu under Maedwang Gewog in Thimphu. As an act of defiance, 13 out of 46 households have refused to sign a clearance agreement.
Unusual friendship between animals strikes a chord
The unusual friendship that has blossomed between a pig and a bull has amazed the Namla community in Kanglung under Trashigang. Dorji, the pig and a bull named Gadhar had struck up a friendship ever since they were just a piglet and a calf.
Biometric System suspended
Five days after the biometric system was introduced by the Department of Immigration at Paro International Airport, it has been withdrawn and suspended.
Community Forestry gains momentum in Samtse
Many communities in Samtse are showing keen interest in Community Forestry. The Dzongkhag has approved 35 Community Forests covering over 2,500 hectare since 2007.
De-Suung training begins
The 11th batch of De-Suung will begin their training. The program was launched at the Military Training Centre at Tencholing in Wangdue Phodrang, today. About 120 volunteers, including 31 women, are taking part in the program.
