Monthly Archives: December, 0
His Holiness presides over Chenrizey Drubchen
His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over Chenrizey Drubchen and Mani Dungdrup in Wangdue Phodrang. The three-day Drupchen began today at the Tencholing Military Training Centre ground.
Five die in accident
Three women and two men died in an accident when the tractor they were travelling in went off the road about 40 metres. Fifteen others were injured. Three escaped with minor injuries.
Visa applicants to Australia allege agent of manipulating documents
Four Bhutanese applicants, whose Visas were recently denied by the Australian High Commission, are accusing the education consultancy firm of manipulating and duplicating their documents. They had applied to education visa to study in Australia.
Haa Wangchuk Lo Dzong issue raised in NC
The issue of Haa Wangchuk Lo Dzong was raised yet again in the National Council, yesterday. MP Tshering Dorji asked the home and cultural affairs minister when the people of Haa would get back their dzong back.
European Investment Bank’s VP calls on PM
The Vice President of European Investment Bank, Roman Escolano and his delegation called on the Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, today.
RENEW shifts its focus to rural communities
To empower women and girls in Bhutan, especially the victims and survivors of domestic violence, RENEW is now focusing on remote communities to provide their services.
Training on controlling Ozone Depletion Substances conducted in Paro
A training on controlling Ozone Depletion Substances was conducted for customs officials in Paro. The three-day training was to educate and familiarise the officials on their roles as enforcement agencies in controlling the imports and exports of ODS-containing products.
Security in southern border strengthened: Home Minister
Security issues, along the border, were brought up in yesterday’s discussion in the National Assembly.
Cuba’s Ambassador to Bhutan calls on PM
The Ambassador of Cuba to Bhutan, Abelardo Cueto Sosa called on the Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang, today.
Ngawang Gyeltshen from Motithang Higher Secondary school won the essay competition organized by the Nehru-Wangchuck Cultural Centre. He bagged the cash prize of Nu.25,000. Kinga Tashi Wangmo, also from the same school, was the first runners-up and was awarded Nu.15, 000. The third prize went to Tshering Yangzom of Yangchenphug Higher Secondary school. She took home a cash prize of Nu.10, 000. They wrote on “His Majesty the Fourth King: Bhutan’s Neighborhood Policy”.140 students from 12 schools in Thimphu took part in the competition.
