March 17, 2010: The fairytale run of Druk FC boys was ended with a defeat of 4-3 in the hands of NCOWS (Nepalese community of Western Sydney) in a friendly match organized by NCOWS on March 13. In a highly competitive match of 90 minutes played at Werrington football ground, a home ground of NCOWS … Read more
March 15, 2010: Preparations for the upcoming 16th SAARC summit in Thimphu are in full swing since last few weeks with ministries, corporations, private companies and individuals joining hands with the government. The government targets to complete most of the works by end this month. The Thimphu City Corporation launched massive cleaning campaigning in the … Read more
March 14, 2010: It was a rare even and organizers claim it as the first of its kind yet it was an extremely enjoyable, blissful and memorable one for all those attending the function. The transport strike called in eastern Nepal did not obstruct littérateurs from three countries — Bhutan, Nepal and India to share … Read more
March 13, 2010: Last year, the government proposed huge salary hike for the civil employees, which drew both support and criticism from across the populace. Shortly, the government also proposed the salary and other benefits for parliamentarians as well. The first decision was endorsed with few opposing while the second one came as a shock, … Read more
March 10, 2010: In the wake Bhutan mulls over reviewing the travel advisory to Assam, the country’s Consul General in Kolkata, Tsering Wangda met Chief Minister of the Indian State Tarun Gogoi at the latter’s official residence on Tuesday. Bhutan had issued travel advisory to its citizens in 2003 following anti-ULFA operation not to travel … Read more
March 09, 2010: The enthusiasts for third country resettlement have yet another reason to cheer for now, thanks to United Kingdom that it has offered to settle some of the exiled Bhutanese from Nepal. The country will start the process for resettlement from next week, in Damak, where all other countries — United States, Canada, … Read more
Beldangi March 08, 2010: A girl, in response to her parents not allowing her to marry the boy she loved, committed suicide on Monday afternoon, creating shock for local residents and making the parents regret for what they did. Pabi Maya Karki of Beldangi II, Sector D4, Hut No 57 hanged her to death in … Read more
March 5, 2010: Keeping safe the plants in southern districts has been a tough time since a last few years as increased settlement has hindered the habitation of the wild elephants. The farmers go sleepless for many months every year keeping eye on tuskers who ravage farms and destroy crops overÂnight. The local authority is … Read more
March 5, 2010: The country failed to hold local elections in last two years against the government commitments but the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is on the job to improve its working strategies for election system. The Commission is set to introduce biometric system which will capture the information of a voter through a … Read more
February 28, 2009: The fuel prices in Bhutan have been increased following price hike in India. The prices of fuels in Bhutan are adjusted at par with Indian market. The price of the petrol has been increased by Nu 2.67 per liter and that of diesel by Nu 2.59 per liter. Before, the fuel prices … Read more