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The Passa Tumdra Ami Nye in Darla Gewog in Chhukha saw over 50,000 Indians gather at the sacred site to celebrate Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivaratri is a festival that is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva, and this year the day fell on the 21st of February.

The government inaugurated the National Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) Development Bank in Paro, coinciding with the Birthday of His Majesty the King yesterday. Located near Bongdey town, the Bank will provide affordable and easy access to finance and diversify the economic activities through the promotion of cottage and small industries.

Rededicating their responsibilities to gain public trusts and confidence, the Judiciary signed an Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty The King. With this commitment, the judiciary expects to give timely, speedy and fair justice by efficient judicial processes.

Gyalsey Trulku Jigme Tenzin Wangpo, along with Gyalwa Shacha Trulku and Je Geduen Rinchen’s Trulku Yangseys, consecrated 2200 Lung Dhar or prayer flags hoisted along the roads leading to the Buddha Dordenma statue at Kuensel Phodrang and Sangaygang yesterday.

In a move towards building professional capacity in software engineering and to export services, Thimphu Tech Park launched the Centre of Excellence for Software Engineering.

The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB) launched three online-based systems yesterday. Impact Bhutan, a fundraising platform and automated reporting management system (ARMS) that will encourage timely disclosure of information to shareholders. And the third one is property e-Auction system, a platform where the people will have the flexibility to sell or buy assets at one’s own convenience.

Coinciding with the 40th Birthday of His Majesty, the Lonely Planet has officially declared Bhutan as number one country to travel for 2020 and launched the book "Best to Travel 2020". The book highlights the best sustainable travel experiences of Bhutan for 2020.

After waiting for over a couple of years, Autsho residents under Tsaenkhar Gewog in Lhuentse will soon get a fuel station. It will be at Jachung, a few kilometres away from Autsho town. Currently 75 per cent of the work is complete and the station is expected to be ready by the end of April this year.

Gelegphu Thromde grants two months extension to some plot owners who are not able to pay lease payment for using land at Industrial Service Centre (ISC). They can also pay in instalments if the amount is big.

His Holiness the Je Khenpo graced the celebration of His Majesty’s 40th Birthday at Namdruling Geonzin Dratshang in Lhuentse today.