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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
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 Six cases were withdrawn by appellants and one case concerning BoB was partially reversed, leaving only one case...
Khorlochhu Hydropower Project takes off with Nu 16.8bn contracts
The 600-megawatt Khorlochhu Hydro Power Project took a major step forward with the signing of four contracts worth Nu 16.8bn on 10th January. The contracts will cover the construction of a dam and powerhouse. The two main shareholders, Druk Green Power Corporation and Tata Power Company Limited, also held their first general and board meetings in Trashi Yangtse, appointing the...
Monggar’s Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital 80% complete, to be ready by July
The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is 80 percent complete. It is on track for completion by July this year. The construction began in July 2022 and is set to be completed within the planned 36-month duration. India is funding the project worth about Nu 935 M. The 65-bed Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child...
Excitement builds for Ed Sheeran’s concert in Bhutan
An air of excitement is sweeping across the capital as Grammy-winning artist Ed Sheeran’s concert is just around the corner. The two-hour show, part of his Mathematics Tour, will take place in about two weeks at the Changlimithang Stadium. It will be the first time a global music superstar will be performing in Bhutan. The Changlimithang Stadium is getting set...
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