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As the tax paying season begins tomorrow, the Department of Revenue and Customs has made some changes in its tax payment services. Over 40 trained private tax agents will assist taxpayers this season. The department has provided specialized training to these private tax agents who are mostly from accounting and auditing firms and unemployed graduates. The initiative will be helpful,...

Bhutan was declared as an Open Defecation-Free country in 2022, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards improved sanitation and public health. However, recent reports indicate a slight decline, with the percentage dropping by approximately one per cent. According to SNV Bhutan, there are several reasons for the drop including disrepair of toilets and disasters destroying such structures. Tashi...

Orange, a cash crop in Maenchhuna village in Dagana’s Drujeygang Gewog, have been hit hard by the Chinese citrus fly, leading to reduced yields. However, orange growers have now joined forces to find ways to protect citrus from pests. The Maenchhuna Citrus Fruit Fly Management Group, recently formed, ensures that dropped fruits are collected and disposed of, offering hope for...

Sakteng Public Health Centre in Trashigang is in poor condition, putting patient safety at risk. Residents are urging authorities to either renovate or rebuild the centre.  Moreover, they are requesting an additional health worker to make the health services more accessible.   The structure is deteriorating.  Cracks have appeared in the walls, the woods are rotting and the roof is...