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Forest fires are a frequent occurrence in the country, particularly during the dry season between October and March. The fires are often triggered by a combination of dry weather, strong winds, and human activities, leading to the loss of acres of forest, destruction of homes, and disruption of ecosystems. Amid the destruction, growing concerns are being raised for the brave...

The heart centre at the National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu has significantly reduced the number of referrals abroad, saving millions of ngultrum for the government. Since its opening in September 2023, only seven heart patients have been referred overseas, compared to over 100 annually in the past. According to the hospital management, this reduction in referrals has saved the...

If you are planning to visit the Gelephu hot spring in Sarpang, be prepared to confront the area’s erratic mobile network. Residents of the hot spring area and visitors claim that the poor B-mobile network service in the area is affecting both communication and business. Visitors who are using the B-mobile service say they are unable to communicate with their...

Almost 30 per cent of surveyed women have faced controlling behaviour from their partners in their lifetime. This is according to the latest National Health Survey which surveyed almost 10,000 women aged 15 to 64. Controlling behaviour is defined as an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm,...