Fuel price drops

July 1: There has been a slight drop in the prices of petrol and diesel. In Thimphu, the price of petrol has decreased by about 28 Cheltrums a litre, while the price of diesel has dropped by 21 Cheltrums a litre. With the price cut, a litre of petrol can now be bought at Nu. 38.25 a litre while a litre of diesel costs Nu. 30.76. According to the Department of Trade the drop in fuel prices is not from its source in India. The Department said that it was something initiated by the government to ensure... Read more

HM grants audience to Chief of India’s Army Staff

June 29: His Majesty the King granted audience to the India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Deepak Kapoor today. General Deepak Kapoor was escorted in traditional chipdrel ceremony to the Tashichhodzong. In the courtyard of the Tashichhodzong, he was presented a guard of honour by the Royal Body Guards and the Royal Bhutan Army. General Kapoor was then ushered into the throne room where he received the audience with His Majesty the King. General Deepak Kapoor was commissioned into the regiment... Read more

Constitution is not a stick

29 June: With the DPT government caught in series of constitutional disagreements, especially with the National Council and the Opposition party, and exacerbated by the lack of a Supreme Court, Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley cautioned against “interpreting the Constitution too rigidly”. This, he said, could paralyse the government, affect development and harm the Constitution itself. In his state of the nation address on June 26, Lyonchhoen said, “When disrespect for the majority is articulated... Read more

Bamboo exhibition

29 June: Rinchen Wangchuk and Tshering Lham, who were in the capital recently, were all smiles yesterday as the two-day cane and bamboo exhibition wrapped up. The artisan couple from Zhemgang, representing their fellow artisans, had not only marketed bamboo products but also sold about Nu 50,000 worth of the same. “We’re very grateful to the government for providing us this opportunity to display our products and find potential buyers,” said Rinchen, adding that back home, the market being... Read more

Prime Minister leaves for a six day visit to India

June 28: The Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley left for a six day visit to the Indian capital New Delhi today. Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley was seen off from the Paro International Airport by the cabinet ministers, the Indian ambassador Pavan K Varma, Charge d’affaires of the Bangladesh embassy, the UNDP resident representative Van der Vaeren, armed force personnel and senior government officials. The Prime Minister is accompanied by the Foreign Secretary Daw Penjo, the Economic Affairs Secretary... Read more

His Majesty graces opening of parliament’s 3rd session

June 26: The 3rd session of the parliament began amidst traditional ceremony today. His Majesty the King graced the opening ceremony. His Majesty the King was escorted by the Prime Minister, the National Assembly Speaker, the Opposition Leader, the National Council chairperson, and cabinet ministers. At the courtyard of the Gyalyong Tshokhang, His Majesty was received by members of the parliament and then ushered into the Gyalyong Tshokhang. In the opening remarks, the National Assembly Speaker... Read more

PM presents annual report of the nation

June 26: At the opening today, the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley also presented the first annual report on the state of the nation since the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa government came into power last year. The two hour thirty minute report was broken into three parts. These are historic events, progress in the pursuit of Gross National Happiness and the state of our emerging democracy. On the pursuit of GNH, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley said Bhutan’s economy is estimated to have grown... Read more

Solar Eclipse

June 26: A total solar eclipse will take place on July 22. The solar eclipse will be visible in India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, China and Japan. Eye specialists are advising people not to watch the solar eclipse with bare eyes. They said the eclipse may appear dim but the sunlight will be so strong. It can damage the innermost part of the eye called the retina. People are also advised not to watch the solar eclipse through medical x-ray frames, black and white colour frames, CD and floppy... Read more

IT training for 100 at Infosys

26 June: Hundred graduates are leaving the country today to undergo intensive IT training in India, courtesy of Infosys technologies ltd. The training is being provided free of cost by the multinational company. “This is very significant,” said information and communications minister, Lyonpo Nandalal Rai. The minister told the graduates at a final briefing yesterday that they would be representing Bhutan as ambassadors, and that it was very important they succeed. The 100 graduates represent... Read more

NEC & DGM to face prosecution

The authorities are held accountable for negligence, official misconduct etc. 26 June: The anti-corruption commission (ACC) will soon send a report to the office of the attorney general (OAG), to prepare charges against the national environment commission (NEC) and the department of geology and mines (DGM), in relation to ACC’s investigation on Bjemina quarries in Thimphu. The two authorities are being held accountable for negligence, official misconduct and for not performing their duties, as... Read more

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