Bhutan Daily News 0-04-23
- Saidpiece
- Apr 5, 2023
- 3 min read
His Majesty The King is in Delhi on a 3-day official visit to India on the invitation of India’s President. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, received His Majesty at the Prime Minister’s official residence today. His Majesty held a meeting with the Prime Minister, following which the Prime Minister hosted a lunch for His Majesty and the Bhutanese delegation. The President, Droupadi Murmu, received His Majesty The King at the Rashtrapati Bhavan later in the evening. India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval called on His Majesty this morning, and the Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S Jaishankar called on His Majesty yesterday. His Majesty visited Rajghat to offer respects at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. His Majesty laid a wreath and offered prayers at the memorial. His Majesty also visited the Royal Bhutan Embassy and met with Bhutanese working in Delhi. His Majesty The King arrived in New Delhi yesterday, accompanied by the Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Dr Tandi Dorji. India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, received His Majesty at the airport. Discussions encompassing a wide range of interests between Bhutan and India were held at the highest levels during the visit, allowing for greater cooperation and partnership in diverse areas. The exceptional friendship that Bhutan and India share has been strengthened over decades of close connections between the leaders as well as peoples of the two countries. His Majesty’s visit to India continues the longstanding tradition of mutual visits, which have greatly contributed to ever stronger relations between Bhutan and India.
Much has been discussed about the new government policy of levying 200 US dollars on tourists as sustainable development fees. But for many tourists attending the ongoing Paro Tshechu, they say the SDF tariff is worth it. Over 100 tourists are seen witnessing the sacred mask dances and traditional dances along with hundreds of locals daily at the Paro Tshechu.
Samtse is one of the most mined districts in the country with multiple mines and quarries operational in various gewogs. With the increasing number of private businesses showing a desire to engage in mining and quarrying activities, local leaders in Samtse are skeptical about approving upcoming projects. As of today, Samtse has about 19 operational mines and quarries.
Until a few years ago, the villagers of Dorjitse and Wungchhilu in Sarpang’s Tareythang Gewog dwelled in thick jungle settlements amongst wild animals. In 2021, on the command of His Majesty The King, the two villages with 25 households were relocated near the Tareythang Gewog Office. Delighted, people have now made the new land their home.
Not a piece of good news for cat lovers. The country has confirmed the outbreak of feline panleukopenia, a potentially fatal disease among cats. However, the disease will not spread to humans or other species. The first case of the disease was diagnosed at the National Veterinary Hospital (NVH) in Thimphu in February. The veterinary hospital alone reported 27 cases of cats infected with the virus in March of this year. The disease is suspected to have become prominent across the country. Although there are no actual records.
The District Education Sector of Punakha is waiting for approval from the Royal Civil Service
commission to recruit Early Childhood Care and Development facilitators. Ten new ECCD centers are waiting for facilitators. But for the new center at Dochhukha-Dzomlingthang-Ritsa Chiwog in Guma Gewog, a Non-Formal Education instructor has volunteered to work as the facilitator until the recruitment takes place.
Taking forward the development partnership, India has agreed to support the country’s 13th Five-Year Plan. This is according to a joint statement on the three-day official visit of His Majesty The King to India. The visit of His Majesty The King reinforced the longstanding tradition of regular high-level exchanges between the two countries. His Majesty also met with Indian business leaders and explored new avenues for expanding economic and commercial ties between the two countries.
Breaking, the official name for competitive breakdancing, will become an Olympic sport for the first time at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It’s a form of street dance that incorporates intricate body movements, coordination, style, and aesthetics. Despite a huge interest among the Bhutanese break-dancers are unlikely to compete due to the lack of a proper association. For Bhutanese athletes to participate in the Olympics, it is mandatory to have an association affiliated with the Bhutan Olympic Committee.
Women's Olympic Qualifier Round 1 | FULL-TIME SCORE | Bhutan 0 - 9 Uzbekistan.
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