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The worsening condition of Pungtenchhu’s Primary Healthcare Centre in Tsirang has alarmed the residents. Concerns are growing over the safety of both patients and health workers. Residents are calling authorities to either renovate or rebuild the structure. The healthcare centre was constructed in 2012. The structure of the centre has visible cracks, making some facilities unusable. Cracks in the toilet...

The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced plans to develop infrastructure projects in the Indian state to complement the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Speaking to the Indian media yesterday, Minister Sarma said that Assam's objective is not to create a twin city or compete with Bhutan. The chief minister was among the high-profile guests at the 117th National Day...

The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the festival usually draws a decent number of people, this time the courtyard was jam-packed with spectators. Many attributed the turnout to visitors from across the country exploring land investment opportunities at the Gelephu Mindfulness City and officials attending seminars and...

Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow steadily at 4.9 per cent in 2024 before surging to an impressive 9.8 per cent this year. According to the Royal Monetary Authority’s Annual Report 2024, the optimistic outlook is attributed to increased government investments under the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commissioning of new hydropower projects, and a robust recovery...