Monthly Archives: December, 0
People of south come together to celebrate The Gyalsey’s birth
The Tendrel celebration, of the newest member of the Royal Family -The Gyalsey- by the six Southern Dzongkhags, took place in Samtse, today. Thousands of people have gathered in Samtse since yesterday to celebrate the Gyalsey’s birth.
Chorten to be constructed at Thrumshingla to commemorate The Gyalsey’s birth
A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a chorten to commemorate the birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, was held at Thrumshingla pass, yesterday.
Woman reunited with her family after 17 years
Pema Tashi, 56, had filed a request to Guma Gewog office in Punakha to delete his daughter, Chenga Lham’s census details, last year. His daughter had gone missing 17 years ago.
Chamkharchhu tributary diversion poses threat to centuries-old Lhakhang and nearby settlement
Ever since two tributaries of Chamkharchhu in Bumthang were merged in 2011, the historic Chakhar Lhakhang and nearby dwellings have become vulnerable to flooding. Without a protection wall, the locals fear there are chances of the river breaking its banks in summer and wrecking havoc.
Nation celebrates birth of The Gyalsey
After the official announcement of the arrival of the newest member of the Royal family; the Kuenray of Tashichhoedzong was abuzz with Zhung Dratshang performing Gyalsey Thrungten Tendrel Gi Sungchoe for The Gyalsey.
Ground breaking ceremony for Drukgyal Dzong’s restoration held
To mark the Birth of The Gyalsey, the ground breaking ceremony for the restoration of Drukgyal Dzong in Paro was held, today. Only the ruins of the fortress, built in the 17h century in the time of Zhabdrung, remains.
Health ministry launches Epidural Labour Analgesia
Coinciding with the Royal birth of The Gyalsey, the health ministry launched Epidural Labour Analgesia Services, a medical technique employed for providing pain relief during labor. The service is a gift from Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen to the mothers of Bhutan.
Golden Bumpa offered for The Gyalsey’s well-being
Coinciding with the birth of The Gyalsey, Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck, along with Zhung Dratshang, offered a golden Bumpa to Dechenphu Lhakhang, today. The Bumpa is worth Nu 3.5 M.
Nation Celebrates Royal Birth
Bhutanese people across the country were greeted with ecstatic news today morning when many learnt of the birth of the Prince, The Gyalsey yesterday night.
Government yet to revise PIT slab as promised
The government is yet to revise Personal Income Tax (PIT) slab even though it has been three years since they came to power. Revision of tax slab from the current Nu 100,000 to Nu 200,000 was one of their promises during 2013 elections.
