Monthly Archives: December, 0
BFF will need Nu 28 M for second World Cup qualifiers
Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) is looking for funds for the World Cup qualifiers’ second round. The federation will need at least Nu 28 M for the eight matches, team Bhutan will play next.
Restoration of Bhutan’s longest irrigation canal complete
Restoration work of the longest irrigation canal in the country, worth Nu 500 M, is complete. Taklai irrigation canal, constructed in 1980, was restored with assistance from Japan. It will benefit 398 households of Chhuzanggang and Sherzhong Gewogs under Sarpang Dzongkhag.
Chickens infected with bird flu culled in Motithang
(Update): The National Centre for Animal Health culled chickens in Motithang, Thimphu, after the samples sent to India for Avian Influenza H5N1 virus tested positive.
MoIC’s accountant allegedly misused government’s fund
The Ministry of Information and Communications’ accountant is being held responsible for misuse of government’s fund amounting to over Nu 3.6 M.
Cottage and small industries sees impressive growth
Cottage and small industries saw an impressive growth of 21 percent, last year. Cottage and small industries now make up 96 percent of the country’s total industries.
Electric vehicles still not picking up popularity
Not many Bhutanese are keen to purchase electric vehicles despite zero tax imposed. Since its introduction last February, only 45 electric vehicles have been imported as against 6,000 fuel based vehicles imported in the same period of time.
Dungsam Polymers suffers a loss of Nu 28M
The Dungsam Polymers Limited, a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments that manufacture cement bags recorded a loss of Nu 28 M last year according to their latest financial statement. It also made a loss of Nu 24 M in 2013.
Bhutan’s Rule of Law not up to mark: World Bank’s report
The Registrar General of the Supreme Court, Tshering Dorji says he does not agree with the findings of the World Bank which says Bhutan has not been performing well, when it comes to implementing the Rule of Law. The report titled “Worldwide Governance Indicators Report” had collected data from 1996 to 2013 to summarise the quality of governance in a country.
Man detained for involuntary manslaughter
Police in Trashi Yangtse have detained a man accused of involuntary manslaughter. The man’s wife is said to have succumbed to the injuries inflicted upon her by the man.
House fire claims two lives
A fatal house fire claimed lives of an elderly couple in Tashiding Village under Samtse. Their bodies have been handed over to their relatives.
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