The state-owned Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) said it collected Nu. 6,28,488.21 today as it has begun a weekly fund raising program for reconstruction of Wangdi Phodrang Dzong.
BBS was able to raise that donations following a three-hour long live program through its television, also attended by Chief Justice Sonam Tobye.
According to BBS, the fundraising program would be broadcast live every Friday evening, from 3 to 6 pm. Apart from making calls during the show, people can commit their contributions through SMS from next week.
