Monthly Archives: December, 0

Construction of the 1.8-kilometre bypass road in Tsirang, which was started seven years ago, is expected to be completed before the second deadline. The construction, which began in 2008-09 financial year, was stopped the same year, after completing only 800 metres due to budget shortfall.

A body of a 54-year-old man was found outside a bar in Chubachhu, in Thimphu, this morning. Forensic officials were not able to ascertain the cause of death owing to the lack of forensic facilities. They did not find any physical injuries.

Thimphu police have apprehended a 21 year-old man, who was caught on CCTV, allegedly running away after robbing two patients at the National Referral Hospital’s ward. He was detained yesterday. The crime had taken place on January 24.

The new Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Jaideep Sarkar presented his credentials to His Majesty the King, today. Prior this current appointment, Jaideep Sarkar was the Indian Ambassador to Israel.

Despite reducing share prices from Nu 100 to Nu 10, share trading in the country is yet to pick up pace. In 2014, shares worth Nu 181 M were traded in the market and last year, it had marginally increased to Nu193 M.

Director of Department of Public Health under health ministry, Dr. Pandup Tshering said Bhutan need not worry about the outbreak of Zika Virus. He said they are in the process of intensifying mosquito control activities.

Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said the former Regional Director of Revenue and Customs Office, Choyzang Tashi intentionally deceived the state. OAG put up their submission for the preliminary hearing to the Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court, today.

The National Referral Hospital in Thimphu will be reintroducing a medical technique which will allow a painless childbirth. Pregnant women will receive injection at the lower back through a technique called Epidural Labour Analgesia.

Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) is forwarding a directive to a government agency after a civil servant was found acting in Bhutanese films. The letter directs the agency to take appropriate administrative actions against the civil servant as he was found violating Bhutan Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

The official colours for ‘Brand Bhutan’ are Yellow and Maroon. Economic affairs’ Department of Trade says they chose the colours as they depict purity, simplicity, country’s pristine environment, and Gross National Happiness.