Monthly Archives: December, 0

The 12th Bhutan Coronation Marathon held this morning in Paro witnessed three hundred and sixteen runners from Bhutan and India.

Locals in Rukha chiwog under Wangdue Phodrang have to host visiting officials at their homes since the community is one of the most remote places without a proper guesthouse. However, with the ongoing construction of a two-storied guesthouse, the problem will soon be solved.

The High court upheld the judgement of Haa district court in regards to attempt to voluntary manslaughter and battery involving 29 year-old Tandin from Samdrup Jongkhar and 33 year-old Sonam Dorji from Haa. 

For the first time Bhutan will have scientific data to study climate change and its impacts on plants and animals in the next five years. The Himalayan mountain eco-system is constantly under threats of negative impacts of climate change. Researchers believe that Bhutan's eco-system must be manifesting the changes through various phenomenon. But there has not been any study carried in this respect owing to a lack of data.

After having been born, sickness in one’s life becomes inevitable. Only through a balanced diet and healthy lifestyles, one tries to keep it at bay. Yet, it’s only through sensitization by health and other relevant stakeholders that the rural people are reminded of such measures.

Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering arrived in the capital today after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. This is Lyonchhen’s second visit to India after assuming office in November last year.

Bhalujhora bridge in Pasakha collapsed this afternoon after a fourteen wheeler Indian truck drove over it. Since it was his first time in Pasakha, the driver wasn't aware that only light vehicles were allowed to pass through the bridge. The truck was carrying consignments for one of the industries in Pasakha.

Coinciding with the World No Tobacco Day, Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag uprooted about 93 acres of marijuana plants yesterday.

A 78 year-old man was killed by an elephant in Khameadthang, Phuntshothang Gewog, Samdrup Jongkhar yesterday at around 4pm.

The National Council member of Chhukha, Sangay Dorji questioned the Education Minister on the implementation of cut off points for class ten immediately from 2019 during the question hour of National Council.