Monthly Archives: December, 0
Indian community gathers at Indian Embassy to observe independence day
The Indian community in Bhutan came together at the Indian Embassy in Thimphu to observe India’s 70th Independence Day.
Two sentenced in connection with vehicle insurance claim corruption
Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court sentenced two, a Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan Limited’s employee and a private individual in connection with vehicle insurance claim corruption case.
Rapid development puts pressure on air quality
Bhutan State of the Environment Report 2016 says the recent rapid development is putting pressure on air quality in the major urban centres and at several industrial areas.
MoWHS Minister encourages expediting new Sarpang town
In the wake of Sarpang town’s destruction by the recent monsoon, the Works and Human Settlement Minister, Dorji Choden met with the plot owners of new Sarpang town.
Many B-Mobile subscribers say they have not been refunded
Many B-Mobile prepaid subscribers, who were charged extra for the telecom services on July 19, claim the refund has not been credited in their accounts yet.
Indian national released following insufficient evidence
The Indian National, who was arrested for alleged child molestation, was released from police custody, yesterday. While reviewing the case, the Office of the Attorney General found insufficient evidence to charge the suspect.
Dying art of blacksmithing
The art of blacksmithing is a dying profession in the country. In Paro, the valley of Wochu was once famous for making swords, has only three blacksmiths.
His Majesty meets people of Yamthrag
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, along with His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, met with the people of Yamthrag under Chhumig Gewog in Bumthang, yesterday. Thousands gathered from across the valley to meet Their Majesties and His Royal Highness.
Damphu Central School introduces biometrics system
Damphu Central School in Tsirang becomes the country’s first school to introduce biometrics system. Biometrics attendance technology uses fingerprints to record the time and attendance of employees.
Taklai embankment wall should be reconstructed, villagers say
People of Umling Gewog in Sarpang want the river embankment wall along the Taklai River reconstructed before the paddy transplantation season, next year.