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Deteriorating road conditions on Dewathang-Samdrupchhoeling highway raise safety concerns
A six-kilometre stretch of the road between Martang and Ashikhar village on the 48-kilometre Dewathang-Samdrupchhoeling Highway has been flagged as...
Single-lane narrow road raises safety concerns amid growing traffic in Trashi Yangtse
In Trashi Yangtse, the 12-kilometre stretch from Buyang to Yangtse town remains narrow, without any widening. With an increasing number...
Over 30 girls participate in RENEW’s winter empowerment programme
To empower young girls with self-development skills essential in their adolescence, RENEW, a non-profit organisation, organised a week-long winter youth...
Advocacy network summit calls for reforms in Bhutan’s drug response system
The Chithuen Phendhey Association, a civil society organisation, and individuals recovering from substance use disorders are calling for systemic reforms...
Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods
Bhutan loses acres of forest to fire every year, raising concerns about the impact on biodiversity, climate, and the livelihoods...
New irrigation scheme promises better yields and livelihoods in Dagana
Farmers of Thasa and Kompa chiwogs of Dagana’s Laja Gewog will finally have access to reliable irrigation water starting this...
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
DRC’s new tax intermediary pilot programme receives positive feedback
The tax season has begun and over 300 businesses in Thimphu have already filed their Business Income Tax through tax intermediaries. Launched as a pilot project last year, the initiative is gaining positive feedback from taxpayers. By streamlining the process, tax intermediaries have made filing more accessible and efficient for taxpayers. The Department of Revenue and Customs trained 90 tax...
Hazelnut production doubles in 2024, growers rewarded
Hazelnut production in the country has doubled to over 10 metric tonnes last year compared to 2023. In recognition of the contributions to boosting production, Mountain Hazelnuts Venture honoured 16 top growers at the Grower Awards ceremony at Monggar yesterday. Tashi Lhamo from Lichen in Trashi Yangtse was recognised as the top grower, producing more than 500 kgs of the...
DGM calls for preparedness and strengthening earthquake-resilient building codes
The recent Tibet earthquake with its tremors felt across the Himalayas was a cause for alarm for Bhutan. While the quake had only triggered an avalanche in Lunana, the Department of Geology and Mines emphasises that adhering to earthquake-resilient building codes is crucial for withstanding future seismic shocks in major towns. The earthquake-resilient building codes are systematically implemented in Bhutan...
Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate – World Bank’s “Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis”
With the country facing increasing natural disasters driven by climate change, Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate. This is according to the World Bank’s recent "Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis" policy brief. This year alone, Bhutan has already experienced around five reported forest fire cases and an earthquake, highlighting the natural hazards the country is vulnerable to. According to the document, the...
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