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People living along the old highway between Chhuzom and Damchu-Haa bypass junction in Paro’s Dokar Gewog are delighted with the ongoing road widening project. Initiated by Project DANTAK in June last year, the widening work along the old highway is expected to be completed by early 2027. As the development progresses smoothly, locals remain hopeful of improved livelihoods and better...

Schools have reopened for the 2025 academic session, with students advancing to higher classes. However, in Samtse, several students, especially those who sat for and failed the common and board exams, will be repeating the same grades. According to BCSEA’s recently released Student’s Performance Report 2024, Class 6 and Class 10 students from Samtse have performed poorly, ranking among the...

Three Indian men, aged 50, 28, and 35, are currently in police custody in Paro for alleged heroin smuggling. The trio was intercepted by customs officials at Paro International Airport during routine checks, with over 32kg of heroin seized on different occasions. Lab tests have confirmed the contraband. Sources said the consignment was collected from Laos and headed to the...

Maintaining a smooth pothole-free road in Phuentshogling has remained a challenge for years. The issue is worsened by heavy vehicles frequently plying the roads and due to inadequate drainage systems in some areas. After repeated resurfacing and blacktopping proved ineffective, the thromde has begun constructing concrete roads along the critical areas. One such area is the road near the truck...