Monthly Archives: December, 0

The fifth Indo-Bhutan car rally arrived in Thimphu, this afternoon. The rally, which is conducted after every two years, was flagged off from Siliguri in West Bengal of India.

The President of Iceland, Dr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson said his Journey to Bhutan and commitment to the Himalayan-Third Pole process are inspired by the belief that coming together can help in learning from each other. He was speaking at the Himalayan Third Pole Circle meeting which began in Thimphu, today.

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital’s lone surgical oncologist is to resign soon. This would mean the hospital’s chemotherapy unit could come to a standstill without a surgeon to attend to cancer patients.

An informer, who had filed a complaint against Shengana’s Mangmi of Punakha, of misusing Rural House Building Timber was not satisfied with the investigation. Touchu says the case was not investigated as per his allegations.

The fifth Indo-Bhutan car rally arrived in Phuentshogling, this evening. The rally, which is conducted after every two years, was flagged off from Siliguri, West Bengal, yesterday afternoon.

A public sitting of the Youth Initiative took place in the capital today. Twenty seven youth from different schools and institutions form the Youth Initiative (Y I). The Members formed three committees; social media, education and the sustainable development committee. Each committee presented issues that they felt needed attention. The YI started last year with 20 members.

Coinciding with the World Cancer Day today, Her Royal Highness, Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck officially launched the Bhutan Cancer Society at Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.

Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay met the President of Republic of Iceland, Dr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, this afternoon.

People of Nangkor Village under Shumar Gewog in Pema Gatshel have rejected a proposal for gypsum extraction in their village. One of the villagers, Tharchen had proposed to start a private mining in his land.

Farmers in Bumthang are now switching to hazelnut from other crops like potato, barley and buckwheat. Many say growing hazelnut is not labour-intensive as compared to other crops, they earlier grew. They also say hazelnut fetches more money.