Monthly Archives: December, 0

With the elections fast approaching, political parties are gearing up for it. Some of them have started announcing their candidates, while others are preparing to do so.

Bhutan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development index has improved significantly since 2010. As of June this year, the country ranked 117th among the 193 countries. Seven years back, it was placed at 128th position.

The Jangsa Animal Saving Trust opened an intensive critical care unit for animals at its animal shelter in Thimphu today.

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) opened its regional office in Trashigang yesterday.

From June next year, all buildings in Phuentshogling town must be painted with any of the four colours specified by the thromde office. The move is part of thromde’s town beautification plan.

After centuries of gradual loss of its significance, Jambay Lhakhang is slowly seeing a revival of its 14th century tradition, the Jambay Lhakhang Drubchen. Thanks to an initiative by the Buli Monastery in Chhummig Gewog in Bumthang.

The three-day annual Pema Gatshel Tshechu began today. Hundreds of spectators flocked to the Tshechu ground to witness the festival.

Upon the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, His Majesty The King, accompanied by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, is on a four-day official visit to New Delhi.