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The country’s economy is expected to grow at 8.5 per cent this year, according to the Asian Development Outlook released today. The Asian Development Bank’s report revealed that the growth is driven by major hydropower projects and a recovery in the tourism sector. According to the Asian Development Outlook, the industry sector will be the key driver of the country’s...

It’s a promise that’s been made not once, not twice, but three times by three different governments. Yet, the people are still waiting. The much-anticipated Mao River Bridge in Gelephu, a crucial link for the community, has remained just that, a promise. But now, there’s finally hope that things might be different. Digbhir Khati from Chhuzergang is on his way...

A long-delayed school infrastructure project in Samtse has finally hit a breaking point. The Tashichhoeling Dungkhag Tender Committee has terminated the contract for the construction of two 200-bed hostels and a dining hall at Peljorling Higher Secondary School. Despite years of delays, multiple extensions, and over Nu 45 M already disbursed, the project remains incomplete. Today, the hostels have become...

For the highlanders of Lingzhi and Soe gewogs in Thimphu, getting helicopter services these days has become a challenge. During the recent Thimphu Dzongkhag Tshogdhu, the local leaders for these gewogs called for prompt and reliable helicopter services. It has been around two years since the residents of Lingzhi and Soe gewogs struggled to book helicopter services. Gewog leaders say...