Monthly Archives: December, 0

In a move towards creating a vibrant and harmonious democratic society, the first ever All Party Conference was held yesterday.

Over 600 students are taking part in the ongoing seventh edition of the Camp Raven in Thimphu. The participants are the children of the members of armed forces.

Poor women representation in decision making sphere still remains a reality in Bhutan. Lack of trust in women leadership continues to be one of the reasons why only few women make it to the positions of importance. 

Early childhood care and development is considered crucial for a child’s overall growth (Intellectual, physical, and psychological). However, going by what was reflected in Bhutan Living Standards Survey Report, only one in every six children, aged two to five years is said to have attained education through Early Childhood Care and Development Centres (ECCDs) and daycare schools.

Fifteen Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) owned companies signed the Corporate Integrity Pledge (CPI) today, committing to uphold integrity and ethical standards in all of its corporate and business activities.

Lauri Gewog administration in Samdrup Jongkhar will accord highest priority to construction of farm roads in the 12th Five-Year-Plan (FYP). Even in the current plan, more than half of the total gewog budget was used for funding farm road construction projects.

Bhutan was held to 1:1 draw by Nepal in the ongoing SAFF U15 Women’s Championship, in Bangladesh, yesterday.

Men’s District Cricket Championship is underway in Gelegphu. Players are from Thimphu, Sarpang, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Paro, and Chhukha.

His Majesty The King granted audience to the people of Sangbaykha Gewog in Haa yesterday. His Majesty is on a tour of the villages in Sangbaykha and Gakiling Gewogs in Haa, and Dorokha Gewog in Samtse.

Bhutan commits to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 as it remains the largest cause of death and suffering due to any communicable disease.