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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
Land investment opportunities boost Gelephu Tshechu attendance
The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the festival usually draws a decent number of people, this time the courtyard was jam-packed with spectators. Many attributed the turnout to visitors from across the country exploring land investment opportunities at the Gelephu Mindfulness City and officials attending seminars and...
Dagana’s Narikhachhu irrigation scheme renovation to boost paddy production
Farmers from Thomgang and Akhochen chiwogs in Khebisa Gewog, Dagana, can look forward to a reliable irrigation water supply for the upcoming paddy transplantation season. This is because Dagana District Administration is renovating the Narikhachhu irrigation scheme. The previous system faced significant challenges, including leakages and disruptions caused by falling boulders, leading to acute water shortages. Construction of a 57-cubic-meter...
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...
Lack of oil extraction machine hampers Dagana’s mustard growers
Many farmers in the country have stopped cultivating mustard due to the availability of imported oil and the labour-intensive extraction process. However, in Dagana's Maenchhuna village, about 30 households still cultivate mustard as a source of income. The lack of an oil extraction machine has made processing mustard into oil challenging. Most farmers in Maenchhuna village grow mustard, with plots...
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