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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 orange business not only supports the livelihoods of many families in Samdrup Jongkhar but also strengthens the economy. Last year, the district produced more than 2,600 metric tons of oranges, equivalent to about 260 truckloads. This year, the positive trend continues, with smooth exports, excellent yields, and favourable prices. Boxes upon boxes of oranges are being packed for export....

The deadline to apply for loans under the Economic Stimulus Programme, ending tomorrow, will not be extended. However, for the Window I Concessional loans, if funds remain, the Bhutan Development Bank will reopen applications. Same applies to Window-II Reinvigoration Fund, but will be announced by all seven Participating Financial Institutions. The ESP loan which started receiving its application beginning September...

The news of a shortage of wooden boxes to pack oranges was rife last year. However, it is a different story today. The orange season has just begun, and exporters no longer worry about a lack of packaging boxes. The local sawmills are now making enough boxes.  After the government stopped the import of boxes from India in 2022, production...