Monthly Archives: December, 0

Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck donated  medical equipment for critical care to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu today.  

Lingzhi Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Thimphu will get a female health worker from next year. The BHU currently has only one male health assistant.

Sonam, an employee of Aman Kora, won the eighth Tour of the Dragon race. The 40-year-old completed the 268 km race from Bumthang to Thimphu in just about 12 hours and 37 minutes.

The health ministry clarified that the aim of corporatising the National Referral hospital is to bring about better accountability, efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of health services.

Department of Trade, Office of Consumer Protection and Department of Revenue and Customs will now strictly monitor the price of goods and services in the country.

The Royal Bhutan Police says they have made a tremendous progress in preventing crimes within the last few years.

A book titled "My life" was launched in the capital yesterday. Authored by 10-year-old Tsherim Damchen Jamyang Lhamo, the book is a journal of herself.

A 54-year-old taxi driver who has been filling potholes in and around Monggar town, has become the talk of the town. He believes that the most effective way of making a difference is to lead by example and do not have to rely on government for everything.

The finals of the Thimphu Thromde inter school volleyball championship was played today. Pelkhil School dominated and won both the girl’s and boy’s final.

The 8th Tour of the Dragon flagged-off from Bumthang at 2 AM today. There are 35 participants this year out of which two are female.