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Commemorating the birthday of His Majesty The King, the health ministry announced the construction of a Multi-Disciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital in the capital on 21st February. The hospital will be built within the national referral hospital campus. The existing referral hospital will be refurbished to serve as the Thimphu General Hospital to address the increasing healthcare demands of the capital and...

The number of vehicle accidents in Bhutan has been on the rise. Last year,  the police recorded nearly 1,120 vehicle accidents. This is 55 more than the 2023 figure. According to the police, human errors such as speeding, drunk driving, and poor vehicle maintenance, among others, remain one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in Bhutan. While vehicle accidents...

Maintaining a smooth pothole-free road in Phuentshogling has remained a challenge for years. The issue is worsened by heavy vehicles frequently plying the roads and due to inadequate drainage systems in some areas. After repeated resurfacing and blacktopping proved ineffective, the thromde has begun constructing concrete roads along the critical areas. One such area is the road near the truck...

The Department of Labour launched the Community for Skilled Workers (C4SW), a new initiative on 22nd February. It is aimed at enhancing Bhutan's workforce and supporting economic growth. The initiative is expected to increase employment opportunities, promote service excellence, and improve service accessibility in the country. The industry, commerce, and employment minister attended the launch alongside ministry officials and members...