Monthly Archives: December, 0

Tsazo or the art of weaving bamboo basket is almost on the brink of vanishing in Gongdue under Monggar. The art, which used to thrive in the remote village, is now practiced by only two elderly craftsmen.

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the opening of the Civil Society Fair 2016 at the Thimphu Changlimithang Centenary Park, yesterday.

People’s Democratic Party’s Tshering, 33, garnered the highest votes with 2,032 in the bye-election for North Thimphu Constituency held today. Druk Phuensum Tshogpa’s Kessang Wangmo, 26, got 660 votes.

An infringement sticker will be pasted on vehicles violating parking regulations. The violations include improper and double parking.

Thousands of Throema practitioners are undergoing a three-day Krodikali Retreat in Shari Gweog under Paro.

Royal Bhutan Lottery Limited’s first paper lottery scheme hit the domestic market, today. The monthly lottery scheme is known as “Phuensum Dharim”.

Project DANTAK assured Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay that the Chhukha - Damchu bypass will open to traffic six months before its deadline of December 2017. The Prime Minister, en-route to Samtse, visited the stretch, yesterday.

While Bhutan has created a niche as tourist destination globally, it is yet to encourage local tourism.

Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck graced the Royal Kathina Ceremony at Pangrizampa College of Astrology in Thimphu on October 30.

A 63-year-old man is under Trashi Yangtse police station for allegedly stabbing his adopted son.