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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...
Khorlochhu Hydropower Project takes off with Nu 16.8bn contracts
The 600-megawatt Khorlochhu Hydro Power Project took a major step forward with the signing of four contracts worth Nu 16.8bn...
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...
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...
Bhutan Cricket Council introduces player grading and contract system
Bhutan Cricket Council Board is introducing a system to grade and recruit players on contract. This is to foster professionalism...
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
Monggar’s Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital 80% complete, to be ready by July
The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is 80 percent complete. It is on track for completion by July this year. The construction began in July 2022 and is set to be completed within the planned 36-month duration. India is funding the project worth about Nu 935 M. The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child...
Land investment opportunities boost Gelephu Tshechu attendance
The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the festival usually draws a decent number of people, this time the courtyard was jam-packed with spectators. Many attributed the turnout to visitors from across the country exploring land investment opportunities at the Gelephu Mindfulness City and officials attending seminars and...
NCHM monitoring Lunana glacial lakes after Tibet earthquake triggers massive avalanche near Thanza village
A day after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet's Shigatse region, with tremors felt across Bhutan, the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology reported a massive avalanche sweeping through the Bechung Glacier near Thanza village in Lunana Gewog. The earthquake's impact was strongest in Bhutan's Gasa district, which registered an intensity of magnitude four. No casualties have been reported in the...
Pollution, costs, and convenience: public split on Hejo crematorium move
The relocation of the Hejo crematorium to Hongtsho has sparked mixed public reactions. Meanwhile, as debates over the move continue, the need to maintain the aging facilities at the current site becomes urgent. The government has decided to relocate the Hejo Crematorium to around 46 acres of land in Hongtsho. The new location is about ten kilometres from Thimphu town...
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