Monthly Archives: December, 0
Bhutanese learning Choekey from a Japanese researcher
A group of Bhutanese students are learning Choekey, a classical language, from a Japanese researcher and a historian, Dr. Yoshiro Imaeda. Dr. Yoshiro Imaeda is conducting the course on his own expense.
His Holiness consecrate Mani Dungdrup Lobdra in Punakha
His Holiness the Je Khenpo consecrated the Mani Dungdrup Lobdra, in Punakha, yesterday.
The Agriculture Minister inaugurated the milk processing unit at Tsamang Gewog in Monggar. The unit is expected to meet the increasing demand of milk and dairy products within the villages. There are about 27 of members in a group. The group produces around 100 liters of milk every day. This is the 6th milk processing unit in Monggar.
Gola Bazaar’s tale of woe
The shopkeepers in Gola Bazaar in Tashichhoeling Gewog, previously know was Sibsu, are worried of tax in the light of dwindling businesses. They say they face a fierce competition from people across the border.
OAG’s review of Lhakhang Karpo case in its last leg
The Attorney General, in a telephonic interview, told BBS that the office has almost finished reviewing Lhakhang Karpo case.
Movement restriction in Samtse impact orange exporters
The movement of people into Samtse has been restricted, following the recent unrest in Chamurchi, an Indian border town near Samtse. This has led to an adverse impact on the orange exporters. They have not been able to bring in workers for their businesses.
B-Wallet customers can pay electricity bill using mobile phones
Tired of visiting the Bhutan Power Corporation or the cash counters to pay your electricity bill? There is good news for the B-Wallet customers. You will now be able to pay your bills using your mobile phones.
Secretaries took unilateral decisions: Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk
(Update): The Cabinet had to “surrender” the three government Secretaries for the greater good of the country, according to the Economic Affairs Minister, Norbu Wangchuk.
His Holiness presides over Mani Dungdrup recitation in Punakha
His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the last day of the Mani Dungdrup recitation in Punakha. The week-long Mani Dungdrup recitation was conducted inside the Lhakhang of the Mani Dungdrup Lobdra.
