30 June, 2009 - Brother Phurba, a nurse at the orthopaedic ward in Thimphu, is looking after 32 patients. “It’s because of the shortage,” he says. “Nursing has many other aspects, but we’re limited to only carrying out doctor’s orders.”

New Delhi, July 3: India and Bhutan will hold a meeting of the Empowered Joint Group to quick-track implementation of hydropower projects next month.

3 July, 2009 - Heavy rains did not dampen the spirits of the community policing 50 students in the 15-day police-youth partnership program (PYPP) at Phuentsholing on July 1.

3 July, 2009 - They work in groups bonded by an activity. Commitment and secrecy is the binding glue. If caught, the one in trouble will take every the blame.

3 July, 2009 - Three days after the trade department announced a minimal drop in fuel price, the price of petrol has increased by around Nu 3.70 and diesel by about Nu 1.97.

2 July, 2009 - Bhutanese women have found a novel use for condoms. They believe that male condom lubricants have cosmetic benefits, and can also be used as a softener for thread while weaving.

New Delhi, July 2 : India Thursday pledged USD 2 million for the victims of flash floods in Bhutan and offered its full support to Thimphu to host the 16th Saarc summit in April next year.

1 July, 2009 - The world food program (WFP), in collaboration with Bhutan post, launched yesterday a series of postal stamps, which reflect their support to various sectors in Bhutan.

1 July, 2009 - Whether for a vehicle or a flame accident, most people in Bhutan would probably not dial 112 first – the number for the emergency medical service. Usually, the police or the insurance company is called to the scene to establish who is at fault and who pays up.

1 July, 2009 - National Assembly members yesterday urged the government to solve financial irregularities reflected in the annual audit reports, some of which date back to 1983.