15 June, 2010 - His Majesty the King with His Holiness the Je Khenpo on the concluding day of the Moenlam Chenmo in Haa yesterday. His Majesty also met with more than 5,000 people gathered there.

15 June, 2010 - To find the right school for your children is not easy, especially if you are looking for one within Bhutan itself.

Voter education: People of Drujeygang attend the awareness campaign

Local Governance Elections 15 June, 2010 - Even as parliament and the election commission pass the ball on the delayed local government elections, dzongkhags officials in Dagana and Tsirang are educating voters on the requirements of the upcoming local government elections.

World Blood Donor Day 15 June, 2010 - It is a memory that is permanently etched in his mind.

His wife had fallen seriously ill and was in dire need of blood, but the Thimphu hospital did not have a blood bank. The year was 1991 and Dargay then was a strapping young lad of 20 years.

Brighter Times: The coming of electricity has benefited this cottage industry

Tsangpo Weavers 15 June, 2010 - In the village of Tsangpo, Thrimshing, women outdo men as the family bread earner.

After the launch: Lyonpo Wangdi Norbu and RBI Governor Dr D Subbarao

Electronic Funds Transfer & Clearing System 15 June, 2010 - As things stand today employees do not have much of a choice other than maintain accounts in the same bank as that of their employer as it is convenient to disburse monthly salaries.

Here is a summary of the milestones in the journey of a bill.

CDCL Corruption Update 14 June, 2010 - A senior procurement officer of the construction development corporation ltd (CDCL) has been suspended, almost a month after his managing director suffered the same fate for a second time, following an anti-corruption commission (ACC) investigation.

22 May, 2010 - In a move to reduce misuse of office stationery, the government will be halving the annual stationery budget starting from the next fiscal year in July.

This was decided after the cabinet secretariat found that there was misuse of government stationery, especially in urban centres. The cabinet decided to slash the budget for all government offices and autonomous agencies across the country.

Makron, Ura, Bumthang 22 May, 2010 - Villagers of Makrong in Ura have filed a complaint against their gup with the dzongkhag administration and requested for an election to choose a new leader.

DHI Ownership Policy 22 May, 2010 - It is not clear yet if Druk Holding and Investment will divest the shares of Bhutan Telecom and Bank of Bhutan, although rumours are rife that the two subsidiaries are planning to divest.

Road Transport 21 May, 2010 - Transportation costs via India highways to eastern Bhutan have reportedly surged by 60 to 80 percent, following a recent notification from the commissioner of transport in Guwahati, Assam, to strictly comply with the Supreme Court of India’s order restricting overloaded trucks plying the national highway network.

National Assembly 21 May, 2010 - Eight bills, including a bill that will make water resources national property, will be deliberated upon during the fifth session of the National Assembly (NA) beginning May 28.

21 May, 2010 - Land Filled S/J residents want a site that’s fenced off and inaccessible to scavengers.

Photo by Tshering