Monthly Archives: December, 0

Bhutan’s state of the current education system was at the heart of the discussion today at the National Assembly. Although, most members agreed on all the recommendations submitted by the Social and Cultural Committee, the discussion lasted around four hours.

His Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck granted audience to 27 students studying in various schools under Lhuentse Dzongkhag on November 2.

A recently established business, financed by the Business Opportunity and Information Centre, is looking to reduce dependence on wood by using unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, to construct doors and windows in buildings.

Bhutanese Men are happier than women; also those living in the urban areas are happier compared to those in the rural area. These were some of the findings from the 2nd National GNH survey.

A 66-year-old male tourist from France and a 26-year-old guide died, after both drowning in Mebartsho in Bumthang.

Petrol and diesel prices changed around 17 times starting this year January until today. Diesel price started at Nu 50.9 in January. Prices reached an all time high at Nu 54.9 a litre in May and settled at Nu 46.9 a litre by October.

His Royal Highness Gyaltshab, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck graced the inauguration of the Rehabilitation project at Ney under Gangzur Gewog in Lhuentse on November 1, coinciding with the coronation day of His Majesty the King. The event was dedicated to the commemoration of the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.

Actual construction of the 118 MW Nikachhu hydropower project in Trongsa will happen anytime this month with a signing of a financial deal worth Rs 3.5B between Tangsibji Hydro Energy Limited and a consortium of Indian banks.

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) will be strictly monitoring vehicle drivers not giving right of way to passengers on zebra crossings. In a meeting between the RBP and taxi drivers, Chief of Police Kipchu Namgyel said the rule would be implemented from Thursday onwards.

In a bid to make people understand more about their roles and responsibilities, many parliamentarians are in favour of conducting press conferences and public hearings. So far, no such meetings have been organised and MPs’ relied on social media to share their official engagements.