Monthly Archives: December, 0

COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in domestic violence (DV) cases across the globe. And Bhutan is no exception. As per the Impact Assessment Report of COVID-19 on Women and Children, DV cases in the country increased by almost 37 per cent amid the pandemic.

Campaigning for the Third Local Government Election starts today. But for three chiwogs, it is Dhamngoi Zomdu again. While two former candidates who were initially selected from Dhamngoi Zomdu were disqualified, a selected gup candidate from Tsirang passed away last week.

A hydropower giant, Bhutan exports about 80 per cent of its power to India. However, during winter, it imports from the country to meet its demand, costing the country millions. But if Bhutan becomes a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), this could change. The National Assembly discussed this today while deliberating on the Framework Agreement on the establishment of the ISA. It is an alliance initiated by India for the efficient consumption of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 

People in Trashigang are not allowed to conduct any religious activities or organize sports until the local government election is over. The district election issued a notification on November 3. But the decision has not gone down well with the people there.

Chencho Norbu, the former Secretary of the Works and Human Settlement Ministry was awarded the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit (Heungin Medal) by the Government of the Republic of Korea. It is one of the highest civilian awards of South Korea and is a relatively rare honour.

Bhutan Women’s National Cricket team slumped to another loss at the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2021 in Dubai, today.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Representative to Bhutan, Ken Shimizu, presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji, today. Ken Shimizu is based in Kathmandu. 

Health Secretary Dr Pandup Tshering and Monggar Dzongdag Ugyen Sonam signed the handing-taking of the Bhutan Health Sector Development Programme in Monggar today. As a part of the project, the health ministry through the Asian Development Bank allocated more than Nu 32 M in Monggar to construct water reservoir and source protection, toilets, satellite clinic and pits in most of the health centres.

It was a tie for the two gup candidates in Sergithang-Maed chiwog in Sergitang Gewog of Tsirang. The second round of Dhamngoi Zomdu was conducted today after the nominated Gup candidate died last week. 

Ugyen Academy Women's FC won three crucial points from their home soil in Punakha today. They humbled Taktshang Women’s FC with nine goals to nil.