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At the 117th National Day celebrations yesterday at Changlimithang in Thimphu, His Majesty the King conferred the prestigious red scarf, “Bura Marp” and Patang (ceremonial sword) to Dasho Arun Kapur, Dasho Zangla Namgyel, and Gyalpoi Zimpon Dasho Ugyen K Namgyel, for their dedicated service to the King and the nation.

Dasho Arun Kapur is an educator with over 40 years of experience and has worked with children from diverse backgrounds in the region.

Dasho Arun Kapur was previously honoured with the Druk Thuksey medal in 2019 for his exceptional contributions to the country.

Since 2008, Dasho Arun Kapur  has served as the director of The Royal Academy in Pangbisa, Paro.

Dasho Arun Kapur founded renowned schools in India, including Vasant Valley School, the Pallavan Network of Schools, and Pallavan Learning Systems, and others.

Dasho Arun Kapur also established Ritinjali, a non-government organisation that focuses on uplifting marginalised communities.

Internationally, Dasho Arun Kapur played a key role in setting up the Paradise Valley Private School in Oman in Arabia.

Dasho Zangla Namgyel is currently serving as the Secretary of the Dratshang Lhentshog and has devoted 52 years to service, including 20 years as Changarp to His Majesty the King.

His Majesty with Dasho Zangla Namgyel

He was honoured with the Red Scarf for his unwavering dedication to the Dratshang Lhentshog and His Majesty the King.

Gyalpoi Zimpon Dasho Ugyen K Namgyel is currently serving as the Chamberlain to His Majesty the King and was rconferred the red scarf for his outstanding service to the King and the country.

His Majesty with Gyalpoi Zimpon Dasho Ugyen K Namgyel