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Long-awaited road to Tumdra Ami Ney starts construction, project lacks enough budget
Some good news for pilgrims visiting the Passa Tumdra Ami Ney in Chhukha. The sacred site, increasingly popular among both...
Government introduces Bill Discounting Facility to expedite contractor payments
Contractors working on government projects can expect to receive their payments on time. The financial institutions introduced a new service,...
Bhutan’s Kho-Kho teams gear up for first Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 in Delhi
Bhutan’s Kho-Kho National teams are all set to compete for the first Kho-Kho World Cup 2025, which will be held...
PHPA-II generates 27 M units of electricity since commissioning last month
The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project generated nearly 27 M units of electricity since the commissioning of two of its six units...
“Continue to strive to further improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation”: PM at RBP POP
At the passing out parade of Officer Cadets and Recruits of the Royal Bhutan Police, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay urged...
Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for raping 12-year-old girl
The Phuentshogling Dungkhag Court has sentenced a 59-year-old man to 14 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl. The...
Politics
RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Recent News
Health workers and residents at risk as Pungtenchhu Healthcare Centre continues to deteriorate
The worsening condition of Pungtenchhu’s Primary Healthcare Centre in Tsirang has alarmed the residents. Concerns are growing over the safety of both patients and health workers. Residents are calling authorities to either renovate or rebuild the structure. The healthcare centre was constructed in 2012. The structure of the centre has visible cracks, making some facilities unusable. Cracks in the toilet...
Youth embrace Dung and Jaling crafting skills for income in Pema Gatshel
While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young people have chosen to stay back in Pema Gatshel. Among them is a group of youth dedicated to making Dung and Jaling, which have long been a primary source of income for the local community. 20-year-old Dupden Wangdi is from...
Integrated Cold Store in Zhemgang expected to tackle post-harvest losses and boost food security
Farmers of Zhemgang will no longer have to worry about their perishable farm produce, thanks to the newly established Integrated Cold Store at Buelsa, in Nangkor Gewog. The cold storage, with a capacity of 180 metric tonnes is the first of its kind in the district. Funded by the Global Environment Facility through the Least Developed Countries Fund, the facility...
Locals’ interest in the Eco Camp peaking in Pema Gatshel
Residents of Pema Gatshel and the nearby districts in the east are not looking any further when it comes to seeking a place for retreat. The Lotus Valley Eco Camp, nestled in the serene Yurungzampa area of Pema Gatshel, is quickly becoming popular among the locals. Visitors from all walks of life flock to the camp site, especially during holidays,...
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