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The construction of the Khuruthang Concrete Bridge in Punakha is progressing well, with over sixty per cent of the construction completed. However, the Department of Surface Transport said lack of public cooperation could cause delays. People continue to transport overweight loads across the old bridge, increasing the risk of collapse, and further slowing progress. The existing single-lane Bailey bridge is...

The government had received close to Nu 6.98bn in external grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year as of December last year. The finance minister confirmed this during the Meet the Press session on Friday. This is 40 per cent of the more than Nu 16.5bn external grant Bhutan is expected to receive in this financial year. According to the finance...

Haa has achieved a major milestone in tourism, exceeding its 2024 target by almost 70 per cent. 8,471 tourists visited the district last year, surpassing its initial goal of 5,000. Moving forward, the district, listed among BBC Travel’s best 25 destinations for 2025, plans to attract 10,000 tourists this year. Officials say this goal is optimistic and achievable, given the...

The government said it is working on reducing data charges in the country through three key proposals. This was shared at the Meet the Press session today. According to the GovTech Agency, discussions are currently ongoing on these proposals, which are categorised into short-term, mid-term, and long-term plans. A technical committee, led by the Government Technology Agency or GovTech Agency...