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The new Surface Collection Rules and Regulations, 2024 is expected to streamline allocation procedures, eligibility and regulatory requirements of surface collection and dredging activities. As surface collection and dredging activities are mainly concentrated in the south, the Department of Geology and Mines conducted an advocacy programme on the new regulations in Phuentshogling recently. The Surface Collection Rules and Regulations, 2024...

The Royal Audit Authority’s review report on the Local Government Development Grant found that most local government funds are being allocated to farm roads and Lhakhang development. The report states that key sectors such as education, health, and livestock are given the least priority. The 2024 Annual Grant Guideline prioritises projects with economic and social benefits that will boost local...

Yonphula Domestic Airport in Kanglung, Trashigang has significantly eased travel for many passengers. However, poor weather conditions, particularly during peak monsoon, have led to flight inconsistency, leaving travellers frustrated. Strong winds and dense fog are the main causes of frequent flight schedule disruptions. Dense fog from various directions covers the airport as passengers anxiously wait for the weather to improve....

The government underspent by more than Nu 6bn in its capital expenditure during the 2023-24 fiscal year, falling nearly 19 per cent short of its revised capital budget. A capital budget is the government's fund for long-term investments like infrastructure, schools, hospitals, roads, and development projects. According to the Annual Financial Statements released by the Ministry of Finance, the revised...