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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...
Single-lane narrow road raises safety concerns amid growing traffic in Trashi Yangtse
In Trashi Yangtse, the 12-kilometre stretch from Buyang to Yangtse town remains narrow, without any widening. With an increasing number...
Over 30 girls participate in RENEW’s winter empowerment programme
To empower young girls with self-development skills essential in their adolescence, RENEW, a non-profit organisation, organised a week-long winter youth...
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...
Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods
Bhutan loses acres of forest to fire every year, raising concerns about the impact on biodiversity, climate, and the livelihoods...
New irrigation scheme promises better yields and livelihoods in Dagana
Farmers of Thasa and Kompa chiwogs of Dagana’s Laja Gewog will finally have access to reliable irrigation water starting this...
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
DGM calls for preparedness and strengthening earthquake-resilient building codes
The recent Tibet earthquake with its tremors felt across the Himalayas was a cause for alarm for Bhutan. While the quake had only triggered an avalanche in Lunana, the Department of Geology and Mines emphasises that adhering to earthquake-resilient building codes is crucial for withstanding future seismic shocks in major towns. The earthquake-resilient building codes are systematically implemented in Bhutan...
Bhutan Cricket Council introduces player grading and contract system
Bhutan Cricket Council Board is introducing a system to grade and recruit players on contract. This is to foster professionalism and support the future of the sport in the country. Close to 40 players, including both male and female athletes, will be contracted as part of this initiative. The players will be categorised into four grades and paid accordingly based...
Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods
Bhutan loses acres of forest to fire every year, raising concerns about the impact on biodiversity, climate, and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. The country witnessed an increasing number of forest fires for three consecutive years. According to the Department of Forests and Park Services, 99 per cent of forest fires are caused by human negligence. Despite countless fire prevention...
Bhutan’s Kho-Kho teams gear up for first Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 in Delhi
Bhutan’s Kho-Kho National teams are all set to compete for the first Kho-Kho World Cup 2025, which will be held in Delhi. The teams are hopeful of at least making it to the finals at the World Cup. Teams from 26 countries will be taking part in the competition. Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian tag sport. The Kho-Kho World Cup...
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