Monthly Archives: December, 0

The price of petrol will drop by about Nu. 2.23-2.34, a litre and diesel by about Nu. 2.19 to 2.22, says a press release from the Department of Trade under the Economic Affairs Ministry.

A rescued Himalayan black bear christened, Khengpa Nado, is recovering at the recently established wildlife Clinic and Laboratory in Taba, Thimphu. The 12-month-old cub’s black coat of fur and that he was found from Zhemgang earned him the name.

The results for Bhutan Higher Secondary Examination Certificate for class twelve 2014 examinations were declared in a press conference, today.

Thimphu Thromde plans to remove the speed-breakers along Thimphu-Babesa road and instead build underpasses at different locations.

An exhibition, ‘His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and India’s Leadership,’ was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess, Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck and Her Royal Highness Princess, Kesang Choden Wangchuck, yesterday.

Dungzin Garab Rinpochhe graced a week-long Baza Guru Dungdrup at Yadi under Ngatshang Gewog in Monggar, yesterday.

For the first time ever, Bhutan’s men football national team will be participating in the World Cup qualifying matches, which is scheduled next month.

During its second annual conference held today at the capital, scout leaders, dzongkhag education officers, teachers, volunteers and thromde officials discussed new initiatives to revitalise scouting programs in the country.

A 22-year-old man died on the spot when the Alto car he was travelling in went off road. The accident occurred at around 7:30 AM this morning at Thrizor, between Khaling and Khentongmani in Trashigang. There were four men in the car, including the driver. One seriously injured has been referred to Guwahati, India and the other two have been referred to Trashigang Hospital.

Following a letter from Anti-Corruption Corruption, Haa Dzongkhag has suspended Budget Officer and District Engineer in connection with Lhakhang Karpo case.