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Deteriorating road conditions on Dewathang-Samdrupchhoeling highway raise safety concerns
A six-kilometre stretch of the road between Martang and Ashikhar village on the 48-kilometre Dewathang-Samdrupchhoeling Highway has been flagged as...
Single-lane narrow road raises safety concerns amid growing traffic in Trashi Yangtse
In Trashi Yangtse, the 12-kilometre stretch from Buyang to Yangtse town remains narrow, without any widening. With an increasing number...
Over 30 girls participate in RENEW’s winter empowerment programme
To empower young girls with self-development skills essential in their adolescence, RENEW, a non-profit organisation, organised a week-long winter youth...
Advocacy network summit calls for reforms in Bhutan’s drug response system
The Chithuen Phendhey Association, a civil society organisation, and individuals recovering from substance use disorders are calling for systemic reforms...
Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods
Bhutan loses acres of forest to fire every year, raising concerns about the impact on biodiversity, climate, and the livelihoods...
New irrigation scheme promises better yields and livelihoods in Dagana
Farmers of Thasa and Kompa chiwogs of Dagana’s Laja Gewog will finally have access to reliable irrigation water starting this...
Politics
RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Recent News
DRC’s new tax intermediary pilot programme receives positive feedback
The tax season has begun and over 300 businesses in Thimphu have already filed their Business Income Tax through tax intermediaries. Launched as a pilot project last year, the initiative is gaining positive feedback from taxpayers. By streamlining the process, tax intermediaries have made filing more accessible and efficient for taxpayers. The Department of Revenue and Customs trained 90 tax...
PHPA-II generates 27 M units of electricity since commissioning last month
The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project generated nearly 27 M units of electricity since the commissioning of two of its six units on the 17th of last month until Sunday. This is equivalent to 27 megawatts which is being consumed within the country to meet domestic demand. The PHPA-II authority has sold the electricity to Bhutan Power Corporation. Once fully operational, PHPA-II...
Mindfulness winter camp in Gelephu promotes holistic health and well-being
In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most of the winter holidays, the Jangsa Animal Saving Trust hosted a week-long Mindfulness Winter Camp in Gelephu. The transformative camp provided an immersive experience of holistic health, featuring yoga, meditation, nutrition, and mindful living as its core activities. The camp...
The Supreme Court has delivered judgments for 14 out of 15 civil and commercial appeal cases involving Phajo Nidup.
The Supreme Court has delivered judgments for 14 out of 15 civil and commercial appeal cases involving Phajo Nidup. The court has fully affirmed seven High Court judgments where Phajo has to restitute over Nu 189 M to various parties including banks. Six cases were withdrawn by appellants and one case concerning BoB was partially reversed, leaving only one case...
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