BBSCL

A case of misappropriation of funds involving the Zambala Farmers Group, a Milk Processing Unit in Pema Gatshel is now in Nganglam Dungkhag court. The group’s former employees are accused of misusing sale proceeds of nearly Nu 5 M. They had allegedly made unsubstantiated expenditures and provided a loan, which remained unpaid.  The farmer group filed the case after the...

The need for a hospital in Pasakha in Phuentshogling has become crucial due to the growing population in the area. Recognising the need, Phuentshogling Thromde has begun the design and estimation work for the much-needed facility. Pasakha is not only home to the people of Samphelling Gewog but also serves as an industrial hub, hosting hundreds of workers. Despite having...

Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made furniture more affordable to consumers. The centre, which earlier used rubberwood, has been utilizing domestic timber for furniture production since 2020.  At the centre’s recent furniture exhibition, locally made pieces were found to be 20 per cent cheaper than the...

The National Health Survey 2023 reveals that areca nut consumption among Bhutanese aged 15 to 69 rose to nearly 60 per cent last year, marking a three per cent increase since 2019. The health ministry attributes the rise to the product being cheap, easily available and culturally accepted in the country. To address this, the ministry plans to introduce measures...