Monthly Archives: December, 0
Man detained for alleged attempt to rape
An 18-year-old caretaker is under Thimphu police custody for alleged attempted rape of an 18-year-old woman. Police arrested the suspect on Wednesday a few hours after the incident.
His Holiness performs special prayers for Thailand’s Late King
Coinciding with the World Peace Prayer, His Holiness the Je Khenpo performed special prayers and lit a thousand of butter lamps for His Majesty the late King of Thailand in Thimphu, today.
Installing of Earthquake Monitoring Stations begins
Bhutan will no longer have to fully depend on outside sources for earthquake related information.
Social media for development and good governance
The Information and Media officers and ICT personnel with different ministries will use social media actively for development and good governance.
Bhutan slips in World Giving Index rankings
Bhutan has slipped one place to occupy 18th in terms of generosity in this year’s World Giving Index rankings.
His Majesty spends coronation day with thousands at Wangdue
His Majesty spent the Coronation Day with the thousands of people who had gathered at Bechu Goenpai Thang to welcome their King. His Majesty The King arrived at Saephu in Wangdue Phodrang in the afternoon, yesterday.
The bid to change curriculum has begun
In the next two years, schools across the country will see changes in the curriculum and the education system. A few changes include bringing an end to multi-tasking of teachers and updating school textbooks.
13 CCTV installed in Gelegphu town
Gelegphu town now has 13 CCTV installed in the core area of the Thromde. The cameras are to deter criminal activities and assist the police to provide better security and safety to individuals.
Man dies from bee attack
A 26-year-old man died after being stung by a swarm of bees, yesterday. The incident took place at the crossroad near the Gelegphu Dungkhag office while the man was on his way to work.
