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Come August this year, the widening work of the road between Pangrizampa and Chhamina at Kawang Gewog in Thimphu will be completed, according to the Department of Surface Transport. The road, which is also used by the staff and students of Gyalpozhing College of Information and Technology, will be upgraded to Primary National Highway standards. While users have expressed concerns...

Bhutan's civil service workforce grew last year, in contrast to the general perception of high attrition in recent years. The workforce increased by over 1,300 individuals, marking a 4.6 per cent rise. Additionally, the number of individuals leaving the civil service dropped sharply from over 5,200 in 2023 to approximately 2,000 last year. These are indicated in the Civil Service...

Access to reliable irrigation water remains a pressing concern for farmers in some parts of Maedwang and Genye Gewogs in Thimphu. They were unable to cultivate paddy last year due to an ongoing irrigation project work. They are worried that they may not be able to cultivate this year as well. Despite the growing concern amongst the villagers, the Thimphu...

In regions with limited access to eye care professionals, the Smart Eye Camera has become an invaluable tool. Since its launch last year, the device has helped diagnose potential eye diseases in over 1,000 students and teachers across the country. The Smart Eye Camera is a portable ophthalmic medical device that attaches to a smartphone and can be used by...