Monthly Archives: December, 0

Basic Health Units in Langthil Gewog in Trongsa are seeing an increasing number of patients in recent times. The spike has been attributed to its proximity to Mangdechhu hydropower project.

Residents of Paro are finding it increasingly difficult to exchange LPG cylinders from one of their supplier, Bhutan Oil Distributor. The shortage came after the government introduced card system in Thimphu.

A class 10 student girl who was trapped inside her house in Lhuentse for four hours, when a falling boulder crashed into her house, was rescued by police and dzongkhag officials today.

Members of the local government including Gups, Mangmi, Tshogpas and Gaydrungs will henceforth be entitled to mobile voucher allowances after the joint sitting of the parliament passed the Local Government Entitlement Bill today.

Another major M 7.3 temblor struck Eastern Nepal two weeks after more than 8,000 died in a devastating quake. Its ripple was felt as far away as New Delhi including Bangladesh and Bhutan.

The first batch of earthquake relief medical team in Nepal returned home today. The cabinet and health secretaries and representatives from the Gyalpoi Zimpon’s office received the team at the airport.

The State Trading Corporation of Bhutan Limited (STCBL) is requesting the government not to take over its share of explosive business after the government hinted on assuming control over explosives and handing it to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP).

His Majesty the King graced the opening of the fifth session of the second parliament, today. His Majesty was accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen.

Two years since the economy experienced an acute shortage of Indian rupee, there are still no solid reforms in place in terms of managing foreign currency reserves.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) talks about its independence, once again. In its annual report, it says functional independence has no meaning at all without control over resources such as personnel, finances and authority to determine. It has been pushing for its independence since 2006, because it says independence is important to prevent and combat corruption.