Dec 30: Tikaram Koirala, a resettled Bhutanese from Beldangi II extension Sector A-3 , passed away at Vinderbille hospital in Tennesse State of USA at 12 noon local time on  Tuesday. Koirala, a former sub sector head of A-3 ,was hit by a speedy car from behind while he was returning to his home from [...]

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Dec 28: Following the latest verdict of an Indian court to allow Rongthong Kinley Dorji to travel anywhere freely, his party cadres and fellow-countrymen in Germany have invited him to Europe. “We, the DNC members and supporters in Europe, are overwhelmed with the decision,” said Tshring Penjor from Germany,” We’ll make preparations for his visit [...]

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The nomination of the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court came through when His Majesty, on December 17, accepted the six-member royal commission’s nominee, 60-year-old former Chief Justice, Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye, who superannuated on November 15. Lyonpo Sonam Tobgye served the country for 38 years, 18 and a half years in the judiciary. He [...]

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Dec 28: The electrification in Tsirang is gaining momentum in the recent years, as government prepared for extension of power supply to rural areas as well.  The residents of Dunglagang and Shemjong blocks in Tsirang district are hiring electricians for internal wiring in their houses with hopes to receive power supply within next year.  This [...]

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Tikaram Koirala in ICU of a hospital Nov 27: Tikaram Koirala met an accident on the night of December 27 while he was returning from his work. According to an eyewitness, a speedy car hit him from the back. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. According to medical report, his backbone is damaged besides [...]

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Dec 27: The members of Hindu Dharma Samudaya of Bhutan(HDSB) inaugurated its  head office at Motithang yesterday. HDSB, formed in 2007, claims to be non political, non profit and non governmental organization aiming to promote Hindu religion and its values suitable for  the culture of the state. “HDSB shall also promote the spiritual practices and [...]

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Dec 27: The Delhi High Court has issued verdict in favor of allowing Rongthong Kunley Dorji to travel anywhere on December 21. The court had earlier issued a stay order on the extradition proceedings in the District Court against Rongthong Kunley Dorji on December 10. Dorji was restricted from traveling outside Delhi till then. Dorij [...]

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Dec 22: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday where they wrapped up agreements in several sectors, from water resources to civil aviation. On Tuesday, King Khesar began his program with a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. He then laid a wreath at the memorial [...]

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Dec 22: Fiat India is mulling over selling its cars to the small Himalayan kingdom, at a time Bhutan is trying to keep away with the use of motor cards to keep environment clean. The company aims to the double the sales of Fiat cars in the coming year and identified Bhutan as a potential [...]

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Dec 22: The continued strikes in bordering Indian states have badly affected the transportation and economic activities of the country. Bhutanese have been facing the burnt of strike in Assam shortly after one ended in Gorkhaland. Assam had experienced similar strike some weeks ago as well. The latest strike called for Monday and Tuesday has [...]

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