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Residents of Kipse, Bangtsho, and Samdrup Gatshel Demkhong in Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde look forward to a more reliable water supply. The thromde’s works to supply water from a new source is nearing completion. The construction scheduled for completion in October last year is now expected to complete by June this year. Although the new water supply project has been completed...

Seventeen years ago, people of Naro in Thimphu were all smiles when work on the gewog road began. But that excitement is now turning to frustration. Concerns are growing over the worsening condition of the road. The 26-kilometre stretch starts from the Tango-Cheri base. A part of the road has become nearly impassable during summer rains and winter snow. Residents...

The acute shortage of doctors in the country has been compelling nurses to prescribe medicines, often leaving patients unsatisfied. A recent study revealed that over 61 per cent of the Bhutanese nurses are unlawfully prescribing medicines. According to the Bhutan Medicines Rules and Regulations 2019, only doctors are permitted to issue prescriptions. Bhutan Medicines Rules and Regulations 2019 states that...

The cultivation of pineapples is steadily rising each year in Pema Gatshel. Traditionally, farmers have focused solely on selling the fruit in local markets and factories, making it a vital source of income for many in the region. However, an innovative graduate from Durungri is preparing to transform pineapple leaves into a valuable textile fibre. Durungri village, located in Dungmin...