Monthly Archives: December, 0
Delayed conservation works keep National Museum closed
Tourists and history fanatics will have to wait for some more months to visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong) in Paro. This is because without lighting experts and suitable electrical lighting materials in the country, the conservation works have been delayed by a year.
Bumthang to have new DT hall by June this year
By June this year, Bumthang will have a new Dzongkhag Tshogdu (DT) hall. The construction of DT hall is underway and so far 40 per cent of the structure has been completed.
New Guen Zhug Neten of Zhung Dratshang appointed
The Dorji Lopen of Central Monastic Body conferred Tashi Lekdhar or congratulatory scarf to Lam Tenzin Norbu, 50, as the new Guen Zhug Neten of the Central Monastic Body in Punakha Dzong today.
Taras, Delinquents take away winners trophy of Pepsi B-league Basketball Championship
During the finals of the first-ever Pepsi B-league championship, team Taras defeated team B ballers in the women's category. Similarly, team Nordics fell to Delinquents 91-98 in the men's finals, played in the swimming pool indoor court in Thimphu, yesterday.
Bhutan to receive Excise Duty Refund of Nu 4bn for 2016
The Government of India (GoI) has agreed to refund Bhutan an excise duty of Nu 4bn, for 2016.
Drukair halts domestic flight operations for time being
The national airliner- Drukair has temporarily suspended domestic flight operations to Bumthang and Yonphula.
DANTAK Chief pays farewell call on Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay
The Chief Engineer of India’s Border Roads Organisation, DANTAK, Brigadier PKG Mishra, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister, Dasho Tshering Tobgay at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang yesterday.
Burst inlet valve of Tala Hydroelectric plant kills 2
Two men aged 27 and 28 died due to impact from high water pressure at the Tala Hydro Power Project Authority in Chhukha last Saturday.
Dilapidated road from RTC to Babesa roundabout gives bumpy rides to commuters
The highway extending from Royal Thimphu College (RTC) junction till the Babesa roundabout in Thimphu has been sustaining crude potholes for some years now.
Transport United holds Bengaluru FC to 0-0 draw
Transport United held India’s Bengaluru FC to a nil-nil draw in the first leg of the AFC Cup South Asian Zone Preliminary Round Qualifier, yesterday. Bengaluru FC endured a frustrating evening at the Changlimithang where they could not create any clear cut scoring opportunities.
