His Majesty’s 28th Birthday Celebrated in Thimphu
The 28th, Birthday of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was celebrated all over the country on November 11. 1983.
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The 28th, Birthday of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck was celebrated all over the country on November 11. 1983.
Read MoreYour Majesty, It is a great privilege and an honour for me to stand before Your Majesty this morning as India's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bhutan.
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Read MoreThe National Assembly yesterday deliberated on the 207 sections of the Excise Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025, a proposed law that, if passed, will increase prices for tobacco, alcohol, pan masala, and soft drinks, while making vehicles cheaper.
Read MoreLimited pharmacy services in several remote districts, including Zhemgang, Gasa, and Samdrupjongkhar, are restricting access to essential medicines and pushing residents to obtain drugs from across the border, raising concerns about safety and regulatory compliance, according to the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA).
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