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In Trashi Yangtse, the 12-kilometre stretch from Buyang to Yangtse town remains narrow, without any widening. With an increasing number of vehicles on the single-lane Primary National Highway, commuters are expressing growing safety concerns. They are urging the relevant authorities to widen the road. Although the road is blacktopped, the single-lane road raises safety concerns with the increasing number of...

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...

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...

The Royal Monetary Authority's 2024 annual report reveals that inflation in Bhutan has dropped to one of its lowest levels last year since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure fell to 2 per cent as of August from 5.7 per cent in the same month in 2023. This decline, largely driven by falling fuel prices and slower increases in non-food costs,...