Monthly Archives: December, 0

An old age shelter was inaugurated at Begana in Thimphu, this morning. The Royal Society for Senior Citizens initiated the construction to commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.

Although, hydropower projects in the country are the main driving force behind the country’s economy growth, its impact on environment, particularly on aquatic life, has always been a concern.

Around 70 people including students, teachers and locals of Ura and Tang Gewog in Bumthang are searching for a 17 year-old-boy who went missing since yesterday.

Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay and the delegation was in India’s Capital, New Delhi en-route to Goa, yesterday. Lyonchhen has been invited as the Chief Guest for the inaugural session of the second India Ideas Conclave that will take place from November 15-17, 2015 in Goa.

Some of the members of the parliament raised the sustainability issue as the cause of concern for the central schools. The members asked the Education Minister, Mingbo Dukpa to provide clarification on the issue during the Questions Hour session held in the National Assembly, today.

A Memorandum of Understanding, which will allow a construction of Wangsel Institute’s hostel in Paro for hearing-impaired female students, worth Nu 14.7 M, was signed in Thimphu, today.

Ambassador of Japan to Bhutan, Takeshi Yagi bid farewell to Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, yesterday.

After over five years since the fire disaster, the newly constructed Kenchosum Lhakhang was consecrated, today. The fire, which spread from a butter lamp, had engulfed the monastery in 2010.

Her Royal Highness, Ashi Deki Yangzom Wangchuck inaugurated an art exhibition titled “The Royal Bhutan on Canvas” yesterday. The exhibition at Nehru Wangchuck Cultural Centre is to pay tribute to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.

Two huts at Sherubling Central School campus in Trongsa were razed to the ground, this morning. The incident happened at around 10 AM. Two cooks of the school and their families were residing in the huts. No casualty was reported.