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From next year, commuters travelling along Tsirang Toed district road- or the old Tsirang Toed Gewog Centre Road can look forward to a smoother and convenient ride. This is because the Department of Surface Transport’s Regional Office in Sarpang began the road improvement works a few months ago. Residents of Pungtenchhu, Sergithang, and some parts of Semjong Gewogs also use...

Bhutan is expected to receive more rainfall by 2060. This is according to the Climate Change Projection Report 2024 of the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology. The northern, western, central, and southwestern districts are expected to experience a significant increase, while the east and southeast will see relatively less change. The report states that the major economic sectors such...

Bhutan’s senior national football team is ready to kick off the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The qualification round begins in six days. The Dragon Boys will open their campaign against Yemen on March 25th at the Changlimithang Stadium. Bhutan secured a spot as the best-ranked losing team from the first round after defeating Hong Kong,...

In Pema Gatshel, the Pelzomthang Integrated Checkpoint in Nganglam serves as an entry point for five eastern districts entering the country via India. However, local leaders are expressing concerns over the prolonged mandatory checks at the checkpoint, arguing that the process is time-consuming compared to other Integrated Checkpoints. This issue was raised during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu session. The mandatory...