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December 2008

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December 31
Bomb blast kills four and seriously injures two in Sarpang

Placements for graduates joining the civil service
   
December 30
5 men sentenced for raping a 16-old-girl
Latest developments into the RICBL case

NA discusses concerns on wild animals destroying crops, construction of farm roads and boundary talks
   
December 29
His Majesty the King grants audience to new IMTRAT Commandant

NA discusses SAARC Development Fund Charter
NC members discuss the RBP Bill 2008

New Plant and Animal Quarantine Stations in Gelephu and Samtse
Tingtibi town fails to take off

New motor-able road and a bridge for Dogar Geog in Paro
   
December 28
Thousands receive blessings from the sacred relic Rangjoen Kharsapani at the Punakha Dzong

Conservation officials help restore and conserve the old and priceless paintings
   
December 26
His Majesty awards red scarf to ACC Chairperson Dasho Neten Zangmo
109-year-old man receives Centenary Citizen award

Four new financial service providers get the green signal from RMA
   
December 25
NA members discuss Waste Prevention and Management Bill
The salary of the national work force should be increased, NC members say

Pay Commission’s salary revision proposal stirs debate
   
December 24 His Majesty graces first parliament’s second session
   
December 23 PDP President submits resignation
   
December 22 Japanese support for immunization programme in Bhutan
   
December 21
 Import of poultry and its products from Assam and West Bengal banned
Farm road enhances the income of villagers
JOCV celebrates 20th anniversary in Bhutan
Winter community camp, fostering police youth partnership
   
December 19
Their Royal Highnesses celebrate Centenary National Day with people

Woman found dead in a hotel in Phuentsholing
   
December 18
Bhutan celebrates Centenary National Day
His Majesty grants audience to Swiss Ambassador

His Majesty grants Druk Thuksey and Druk Wangyal
   
December 15
India to continue emphasis on the Health sector in the 10th Plan

Cable operators meet MSO to discuss government’s decision to regularize DTH Television
   
December 14
New complex of JDWNRH inaugurated

Rigzoey wins Centenary Grand Quiz Challenge
   
December 13 Wangchuck Centennial Park
   
December 12
Dechhenphu monastery consecrated
Center for Population and Development Studies inaugurated at Sherubtse College

Children and Youth festival opens in Thimphu
   
December 11
His Majesty inaugurates the Trongsa Ta Dzong Museum

Biography of Desi Jigme Namgyel launched
His Majesty commands extension of the terms of incumbent Gups

Safe drinking water for Ganey village in Kanglung
Indigenous boar repellent technology keeps boar at bay

66KV multi circuit transmission line inaugurated at Pasakha
   
December 10
Maruti Vans can now be used as taxis again

Marathon race organized to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day
   
December 9
“Jewel of Men”, a collection of poetry launched

Public transport service for three geogs in Tsirang
   
December 8
Fuel price drops

International Volunteers Day
   
December 6
His Majesty hosts tokha for MPs

PM: US Congressional delegation visit will deepen Bhutan-US ties
   
December 5
His Majesty grants audience to US Congressional delegation
Indian Power Minister in the Kingdom
Government approve recommendations to improve public service
Bhutan Taxi Services reduces taxi fare by upto 50 %
Elephants destroy drinking water pipes in Jigmeling village
   
December 4
His Majesty hosts tokha for Coronation workers
Observing the International Day for Disabled
   
December 3
 US Senator John McCain visits Bhutan
Employees of the Drukonnet Business Services in Thimphu not paid again
Space allocation done at the Centenary Farmers Market
Druk Air to resume flights to and from Bangkok
   
December 2
16 new HIV positive cases
Bhutanese audio-visual industry tackles piracy
   
December 1
Bhutan pays condolence to Mumbai terrorist attack victims
BoB offers banking service on Sunday

Babesa residents finally get permanent water supply
   
   

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