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The great Thongdrol of Guru Rinpoche was unfurled today. For the 2nd day preliminary celebration of Zhung Dratshang's 400 years commemoration, eminent masters from other lineages and benevolent sponsors graced the event.

The preliminary rituals for Zhabdrung Kuchoe also commenced today. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries of the Royal Government and former ministers.

The three days orientation program for the newly elected Local Government functionaries of Punakha Dzongkhag was conducted from 13th-15th April 2022.

The accelerated dog population and rabies control program covering 2 Gewogs of Toedwang and Chhubu started at Toedwang Gewog from 29th March 2022 and will be held until 11th April 2022. The opening program was graced by Dasho Dzongdag attended by Dasho Dz

On 21st March 2022, Punakha Dzongkhag Administration conducted the Oath Taking Ceremony for newly elected 3rd LG members at Kagaymi Lhakhag. A total of 11 Gups, 11 Mangmis, 49 Tshogpas and 1 Thromde Thuemi attended the program.

On the auspicious and joyous occasion of the 2nd Birth Anniversary of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck,  Punakha Dzongkhag Administration, Zhung Dratsang, Regional Offices and the people of Punakha offer our heartfelt prayers for the long li

Punakha Dzongkhag Administration, Zhung Dratshang, Dzongkhag Court, RBP, Regional Offices, Business Community and the people of Punakha joins the nation in celebrating the joyous occasion of the 42nd Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King. May His Maje

December 9, 2021 the Dzongkhag Administration, Punakha had organized the Royal Civil Service Medal Award ceremony Graced by Dasho Dzongdag in the presence of Dasho Dzongrab Gom for 88 Civil Servants(9 received gold medals for 30 years of service, 26 silve

On the joyous occassion of the 66th Birth Anniversary of our beloved fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty The King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, we the Punakha Dzongkhag led by the Machen Zimpon, Dasho Dzongdag, Dasho Dzongrab Gom, Dasho Drangpon, Dasho SP, OC, Sect

The Central Monastic Body led by the Dorji Lopen arrived at the winter residence in Punakha, today. People were not allowed to gather along the way to receive blessings from the sacred relics in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The monk body moves to Puna