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After years of waiting, Tading Gewog Centre road in Samtse is finally receiving the much-needed upgrade, thanks to the blacktopping of the Gomtu-Tading Secondary National Highway. This project will not only enhance connectivity for Gomtu residents travelling to Phuentsholing but will also improve Gewog's road. This is much long-awaited improvement since the gewog's stretch is part of the highway. After...

A replica of Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi Temple in India will be constructed in Gelephu. His Holiness the Je Khenpo led the Salang Tendrel or ground-breaking ceremony for the construction yesterday. Lam Tshering Wangdi will be taking the lead under the directives of His Holiness the Je Khenpo. The monument is expected to be a significant spiritual and cultural landmark in the...

The Department of Revenue and Customs launched the Indirect Tax Manual 2025, celebrating International Customs Day in Samtse on Sunday.  The manual, which will replace the 2006 edition, is expected to streamline customs operations in the country.  The new manual according to the department incorporates the latest customs legislation, procedural guidelines, and electronic customs management processes. This, officials said highlights...

There are numerous inquiries from car buyers following the government’s recent notification directing eleven car dealers to refund excess green tax charges to their customers. These dealerships, now responsible for processing the refunds, are encountering several complications caused by changes in vehicle ownership, outdated contact information, and alleged discrepancies in the amounts. While some have processed refunds, others are still...