Monthly Archives: December, 0

The former Royal Advisory Councillor, Chang Ugyen, refuted the Office of the Attorney General’s allegations against him of creating a fake land registration certificate, in his opening statement before the Thimphu District Court, this morning.

The much-delayed Amochu Bridge is finally nearing completion. Only seven percent of the work remains with the arch complete.

A body of a man was recovered from the Kurichhu Hydropower Dam this morning, after a week long search. The Police handed over the body to the family members.

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, announced that the farm road Kawang Gewog under Thimphu will be blacktopped. He made the announcement during his visit to Kawang Gewog Centre, yesterday. The Prime Minister said blacktopping the road would improve the livelihood and business opportunities of the community. The 3.3-kilometre road will be blacktopped in October this year. The existing farm road was constructed in 2003.

His Majesty the King granted an audience to 121 volunteers, who are currently attending the ongoing 13th batch De-Suung Integrated Training Programme, yesterday.

His Majesty the King granted an audience to the Economic Relations and Development Partnership Administration Secretary of India at the Tashichhodzong, today.

(Picture Story): Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen inaugurated the Bumthang Dzongkhag Court. The construction of the Court was jointly funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Austrian Development Cooperation.

The third round of the Bhutan-India Bilateral Talks finalized 84 Project-tied Assistance Projects in the 11th Five Year Plan. The third round of Bhutan-India Development Cooperation Talks was held in Thimphu, yesterday.

Abi Tashi, 80, does not know where her next meal is coming from. She lives in a ramshackle of a house in Poikhar, Monggar with her 56-year-old daughter who is suffering from speech disability.

Avacado is the most popular and widely grown fruit in Zhemgang. Thanks to Dasho Nishioka who introduced the fruit in the country in the 1960s.