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In Phuentshogling, the opening of palliative care at Phuentshogling Hospital in August last year is transforming lives with compassion and comfort. The dedicated palliative care team not only provides relief to patients but is also pioneering reintegration programs to help them regain a sense of normalcy. Since its inception, the unit has already registered around 50 patients, offering holistic support...

The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Wangdue Phodrang has started generating electricity from its third unit. The inauguration ceremony for its commissioning and synchronization was held today. With this, the three units of the project will generate 510 megawatts of electricity, which has now been integrated into the national grid. So far, more than 98 per cent of overall project construction...

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...