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Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate – World Bank’s “Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis”
With the country facing increasing natural disasters driven by climate change, Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate. This is according to...
OAG appeals manslaughter judgment, pursues murder charge in Namgay Dolkar case
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has appealed against the Thimphu District Court’s judgment passed last month concerning the...
Beekeeping gains momentum in Jangchhogling village
Beekeeping has emerged as a promising source of income for residents of Jangchhogling village in Samtse, with almost every household...
Local talents see Ed Sheeran concert as inspiration to take Bhutan to global stage through music
On the night of the 24th of this month, Bhutanese music lovers will watch global music superstar Ed Sheeran perform...
Martshala ginger farmers fear low yields due to plant losses
Farmers in parts of Samdrup Jongkhar grow ginger as a key source of income. They will begin harvesting the rhizomes...
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...
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
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...
Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate – World Bank’s “Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis”
With the country facing increasing natural disasters driven by climate change, Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate. This is according to the World Bank’s recent "Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis" policy brief. This year alone, Bhutan has already experienced around five reported forest fire cases and an earthquake, highlighting the natural hazards the country is vulnerable to. According to the document, the...
Local talents see Ed Sheeran concert as inspiration to take Bhutan to global stage through music
On the night of the 24th of this month, Bhutanese music lovers will watch global music superstar Ed Sheeran perform live at the Changlimithang Stadium. Beyond offering world-class musical performance, the much-anticipated concert is also an inspiration for Bhutanese artists, especially singers and songwriters to take Bhutan to the global stage through music. In about two weeks, Bhutan will host...
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 year. The irrigation water scheme for the two chiwogs is nearing completion. This is expected to boost agricultural production, especially rice yield and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Farmers in Thasa Chiwog are currently busy threshing paddy grown mostly using rainwater and...
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