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Broken water pipes and makeshift repairs have been a common struggle for the residents of Tading in Samtse. With the gewog’s only plumber having moved away, villagers often had no choice but to fix the pipes themselves, sometimes using rubber tubes or even bamboo as temporary solutions. But now, that challenge is being addressed through a five-day training organised by...

A group of shortlisted candidates have filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. According to the group, misconduct and administrative lapses occurred in the ministry’s recruitment process which happened recently. The ACC is currently reviewing the case based on the group’s allegations. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced vacancies for four...

For more than 20 years, the Khothakpa-Denchi road in Pema Gatshel remained rough and unpaved, making every journey a dusty and bumpy ride. But that’s finally changed since yesterday. A 1.5-kilometer stretch of the road has been blacktopped, making travel smoother and more comfortable. Thanks to Project Dantak, the Agriculture Minister inaugurated the long-awaited upgrade. Travellers and residents, especially those...

If you fall into a hole on a footpath, especially if the injury or loss was caused by negligence by those responsible for maintaining it, you can file a case against them. 14 such cases reached the courts last year. It is called a Civil liability case. Here, a person, company, or organization is held responsible for causing harm, loss,...