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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
Government introduces Bill Discounting Facility to expedite contractor payments
Contractors working on government projects can expect to receive their payments on time. The financial institutions introduced a new service, the Bill Discounting Facility today. This service is designed to expedite payments to contractors who usually experience delays in receiving payment upon completion of their work due to prolonged processes. However, with this facility, contractors will be able to present...
Bhutanese karatekas gear up for 1st edition of Sikkim International Karate Championship
Thirteen Bhutanese karatekas will represent Bhutan at the first edition of the Sikkim Open International Karate Championship in Gangtok. The three-day championship will kick off on the 28th of this month. Around 1,000 karatekas from Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and different parts of India will compete in the championship. Twelve karatekas from the Thimphu Karate Club and one from the Bhutan...
Long-awaited road to Tumdra Ami Ney starts construction, project lacks enough budget
Some good news for pilgrims visiting the Passa Tumdra Ami Ney in Chhukha. The sacred site, increasingly popular among both Bhutanese and Indian pilgrims, is set to become more accessible. Construction has begun on the long-awaited road to the sacred site. An inauguration ceremony was held yesterday in Darla Gewog to mark the start of the 11 km road project....
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 in the country’s response to drug abuse. Speaking at a recent community-led advocacy network summit in Phuentshogling, they highlighted rising drug issues and shifting patterns of drug use in the country. Plans are underway to appeal to the Prime Minister’s...
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