Monthly Archives: December, 0

Zhemgang Dzongkhag Tshogdu’s controversial decision to make everyone in the dzongkhag wear national dress from 9am and 5pm is yet to take off. This is evident from the fact that people still dress in pants and shirts.

The privately owned crèche at Shari in Paro has provided respite services to working parents.

Ura Gewog in Bumthang is seeing an increasing number of farmhouses in recent years. From one in 2007, the gewog now has 12 farmhouses that cater to tourists.

(Update): Wangdue fire fighting team comprising of armed force personnel, forest and dzongkhag officials, DeSuups and other volunteers fully contained the forest fire late night yesterday.

The area between the forest check post and Jakarp on the way to Chamgang in Thimphu has been turned into a trash field. Wastes of all kinds have been illegally dumped there, turning the place into an awful sight.

Wangdue fire fighting team comprising of armed force personnel, forest and dzongkhag officials, DeSuups and other volunteers are battling the forest fire for the second day.

The 28-year-old man, who fled after allegedly murdering his estranged wife, aged 22 was nabbed by Gaeddu police at Meritsemo yesterday.

After a hiatus of almost two years, the construction of Dalbari-Dagapela secondary national highway in Dagana is now in full swing.

The College of Zorig Chusum or the 13 Arts and Crafts is seeing an increase in the number of students showing keen interest in learning Tre-zo or the art of gold and silver smith.

Tsirang Sports Association through Dzongkhag Tshogdu (DT) will write to Bhutan Football Federation (BFF), seeking funds for the maintenance of additional facilities around the artificial football turf ground.