Department of geology and mines (DGM) identified tunnel sites
Travel time within the country could be reduced from days to hours and even minutes if a government plan to build tunnels through mountains connecting major valleys is implemented.
The department of geology and mines (DGM) has already identified three potential sites for tunnels. The first and […]
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3rd Mar, 2010
Local Artisan Training
Carpenters from Trashigang and Trashiyangtse learn through practical exercises
The recurring aftershocks of the last two major quakes, which hit the east last year, continue to haunt residents.
The last major tremor, felt two day ago, was all the bigger stimulant for people in eastern region to build stronger and seismic resistant homes.
About 115 carpenters and […]
2nd Mar, 2010
Bhutan will host 16th SAARC summit
The preparations for the 16th SAARC summit are underway in earnest with various royal government agencies spearheading the work gearing towards a March end completion deadline.
In all, about 450 delegates are expected to attend the summit, besides a media contingent of approximately 150, which will converge to the capital from the airport in Paro, as […]
1st Mar, 2010
The multinational company, Intel in Bhutan
The government’s objective of making Bhutan an information technology (IT) habitat received a significant boost with the signing of an agreement with the multinational company, Intel, last week.
The agreement signed on 26 February marked the start of Intel’s involvement in Bhutan’s IT development program by finalising the company’s offer to donate 200 netbooks, along with […]
28th Feb, 2010
Fire in Paro
A fire has completely razed a bungalow to the ground and damaged two other houses at Jangsa village in Paro. The incident occurred this morning. Fortunately, there were no human casualties.
Our reporter says that the family members of the bungalow could not recover any of their belongings. There were six family members leaving in the […]
27th Feb, 2010
Prevention of H5N1 virus
To control the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain of virus, poultry birds are being culled in the two bird flu hit areas in Phuentsholing- Rinchending and Pasakha– and also in places within the 3 kilometres radius.
Hundred and eighty three poultry birds have been culled in the bird flu hit Pasakha area yesterday. The culling […]
26th Feb, 2010
TOUR TARIFF REVISION IN 2011
Dear Guests of Bhutan. Bhutan Majestic Travel, Your Trusted Travel Partner in Bhutan would like to convey an important information to you regarding Tour Tariffs Revision for Guests/Tourists to Bhutan.
You may all be aware that in Bhutan, the Royal Government of Bhutan is committed to the policy of “High Value, Low Impact”, minimal or no […]
Kencho Cho Sum Lhakhang in Bumthang was razed to the ground by a fire at 3:30 pm yesterday. The fire started from a butter lamp, which fell on the floor inside the Lhakhang.
However, the fire was contained at round 4:30 pm by the fire officials, dzongkhag officials and the local residents. After carrying out damage […]
25th Feb, 2010
An accident kills
Three people were killed and another two injured in an accident yesterday. The Land Cruiser they were traveling in fell about 150 metres below the road at Pakchina on the Pasakha-Manitar road. The accident took place around 10:30 am.
There were five people in the car including the driver. The driver was killed on the spot. […]
24th Feb, 2010
Maruti Suzuki, India’s leading carmaker, is recalling 100,000 A-star hatchbacks to fix a fuel leakage problem.
Maruti Suzuki, India’s leading carmaker, is recalling 100,000 A-star hatchbacks to fix a fuel leakage problem.
The recall is for cars produced between November 2008 and August 2009. The company said it is repairing the fuel pump gasket free of cost.
In Bhutan, Zimdra automobiles- the sole Maruti dealer in the country has sold between 60-70 A-star […]
