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A six-kilometre stretch of the road between Martang and Ashikhar village on the 48-kilometre Dewathang-Samdrupchhoeling Highway has been flagged as one of the worst sections of the route. The severely deteriorated road conditions have raised safety concerns among commuters and residents, prompting calls for urgent government action to address the issue. The residents of Martang and Ashikhar villages claim that...

The Opposition Party do not find the Economic Stimulus Programme or ESP relevant or necessary. During a press conference today, the Opposition Party said that the ESP, which the government introduced as a means to revive the country’s economy is not needed. The opposition shared that the Nu 15bn fund should instead be redirected for other purposes. The Opposition Party...

The country’s youth unemployment rate increased to nearly 18 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, an increase of 1.2 per cent from the previous quarter. However, this is a decrease from almost 23 per cent in the first quarter. The overall unemployment rate stood at more than three per cent in the fourth quarter of last year....

On the night of the 24th of this month, Bhutanese music lovers will watch global music superstar Ed Sheeran perform live at the Changlimithang Stadium. Beyond offering world-class musical performance, the much-anticipated concert is also an inspiration for Bhutanese artists, especially singers and songwriters to take Bhutan to the global stage through music. In about two weeks, Bhutan will host...