Monthly Archives: December, 0
Country’s first flood forecasting model set up
The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology has come up with the country’s first flood forecasting model in the Wangchhu basin in Thimphu.
Much awaited bridge over Sisty River launched
A bailey bridge over Sistey River in Sarpang was launched recently as part of disaster preparedness training by the engineers, armed force personnel and DeSuups from central region.
HH the Je Khenpo presides over Moenlam Chenmo in Thimphu
The 2nd annual Moenlam Chenmo or the great prayer ceremony began at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu today. His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over the prayer ceremony.
Central bank frames Priority Sector Lending guidelines
Recognising the potential growth of the Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) of the country, the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has developed Priority Sector lending guidelines which will mainly focus on providing loan at the preferential rate for the growth of both agriculture and non-agricultural CSI sectors in the country. As part of the preparation towards implementation of the guidelines, the first batch of ‘Capacity Building Training on Priority Sector Lending’ was held recently in Thimphu.
Bhutan’s first-ever KAP study on children with disabilities launched
The Education Ministry in collaboration with UNICEF Bhutan launched the first-ever Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) study on children with disabilities in Thimphu, on Saturday.
Bhutan gets GST exemption on services imported from India
Goods and Services Tax or GST on import of services from India to Bhutan are now exempted. This is as per the recent notification issued by the Central Board of Customs and Excise of India, upon Bhutan’s request to grant an exemption on import of services.
PM stresses on improving rural income through agriculture
Talking to the villagers of Goenshari Gewog in Punakha on Saturday, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay emphasised on the need to improve rural income to uplift their livelihoods.
Research shows traditional medicines can treat patients with hypertension
Research carried out by a post graduate student at the faculty of traditional medicine under Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences revealed that traditional medicines can reduce blood pressure for patients with hypertension.
Truck parking in Lhuentse unutilised
Truck parking in Lhuentse town has remained ideal for quite a few years now. This is because the facility lacks proper access road.
People feel Phuentshogling Tshechu must be held for three-days
Residents in Phuentshogling and other nearby places feel a day-long Phuentshogling Tshechu should be extended to three days.
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