In Pema Gatshel, community sub-posts in remote chiwogs seem to be bearing the brunt of the ongoing health staff shortages...
If you have some decent clothing piling in your closet that you no longer use, you can put it to...
The Hejo crematorium in Thimphu will be relocated to Hongtsho. The initial high-level concept design is completed and works are...
The news of a shortage of wooden boxes to pack oranges was rife last year. However, it is a different...
Quinoa farmers can now look forward to a better market for the product. Locally known as Ashi Heychum, the crop’s...
Efforts are underway to bring transformation in the civil service. The Royal Civil Service Commission’s Executive Forum which concluded today...
The Lingzhi Dzong, a historically significant fortress in north Thimphu, was officially inaugurated today. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela,...
In its latest report, the Royal Audit Authority revealed several audit issues concerning the laying of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) on...
The National Health Survey 2023 reveals that areca nut consumption among Bhutanese aged 15 to 69 rose to nearly 60...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
In its latest report, the Royal Audit Authority revealed several audit issues concerning the laying of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) on farm roads. These include the rapid appearance of potholes, erosion, and GSB washouts shortly after project completion. The report also highlighted the use of improperly graded GSB materials and inadequate compaction. The authority stated that such practices compromise road durability...
Bhutanese living abroad collectively remitted more than USD 210 M between August last year and October this year, according to the Central Bank’s monthly statistical bulletin. December last year saw the highest monthly remittance, nearly USD 29 M. Australia emerged as the top source of remittances, with contributions rising from USD 1.87 M in August 2023 to a peak of...
The Lingzhi Dzong, a historically significant fortress in north Thimphu, was officially inaugurated today. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela, inaugurated the dzong following its extensive renovation in October. Restoration work, part of the Lingzhi Dzong Conservation Project, began in 2018 after the Dzong was severely damaged in the September 2011 earthquake. The dzong was renovated with the funding support...
In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Langchenphu Gewog are turning moringa leaves into a source of income. Farmers in the gewog sell the leaves to a youth-led enterprise that processes them into moringa tea. The Moringa tree, which is also called ‘the miracle tree’ or ‘the tree of life’, is considered one of the most nutrient-dense plants. The tree, known to...
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