BBSCL

The Hejo crematorium in Thimphu will be relocated to Hongtsho. The initial high-level concept design is completed and works are in progress for the final design. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chandra Bahadur Gurung shared this during the meet the press session today. https://www.facebook.com/bhutanbroadcastingservice/videos/930302078750627

The country’s orange exporters are seeking to diversify their markets beyond Bangladesh and India, seeking better prices for their produce. The Industry, Commerce, and Employment Minister said Thailand could be a potential market. And the government is working to expand the market for local oranges. Orange exporters in the country have expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing they are receiving. However,...

With the country’s elderly population projected to double by 2047, concerns about age-friendly infrastructure, accessible healthcare, and public services have become pressing issues. Two months ago, the Cabinet Secretariat organised a multi-sectoral workshop supported by the United Nations Population Fund to develop action plans for Senior Citizen Policy. To garner support, the Royal Society for Senior Citizens conducted a high-level...

The Department of Labour recorded four deaths at workplace in the fiscal year 2023-2024 with two cases each in Thimphu and Wangdue. An additional 13 injuries were reported from seven other districts. A significant discrepancy is observed between the number of cases reported to the department and the one reflected in the Annual Health Bulletin which noted over 21,000 injury...