Monthly Archives: December, 0

The Gol building in Phuentshogling is one of the landmarks of the border town. Built 50 years ago, the building has been home to hundreds of Bhutanese families. But the iconic building, which has been a familiar sight for half a century, will not be there soon.

Bhutanese students are weaker in Mathematics and English compared to other subjects, according to the records with the Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA)

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) declared Namgay Tshering as its candidate from Paro’s Dokar_Sharpa Constituency today. With this, the party has confirmed candidates from all 47 constituencies.

A plane skids off the runway, causing its engines to catch fire. The fire soon engulfs the aircraft. There are 15 passengers on board. Some are dead and others injured.

Close to 600 yoga practitioners gathered at the golf course of the India House Estate in Thimphu for a mega yoga session yesterday. It was to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga.

It’s been almost three decades since the old lhakhang of Shumar Chiwog in Pema Gatshel was dismantled, leaving the chiwog without a place to conduct religious rituals.

His Majesty The King granted an audience to the Japan’s Foreign Minister, Taro Kono at the Lingkana Palace today.

After a decade of its establishment, the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) have increased the group's net worth to over Nu 88bn from over Nu 22bn in 2008.  This was revealed at its annual press conference held in Thimphu yesterday.

To develop human resources in various fields of studies, a grant aid agreement was signed in Thimphu today.

The Bhutan ICT and Training Association (BICTTA) plans to establish at least two more Foreign Direct Investment companies in the country. This was revealed during the third Bhutan International IT and Training event held in Thimphu.