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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...

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) received 129 complaints in the 2023-2024 financial year related to inflated prices, defective goods, and deceptive sales practices. According to the authority's annual report, the office had imposed fines totalling Nu 1.2M  and shut down some businesses. Of the 129 complaints received, more than half were related to breaches of terms and conditions...

The Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super FabLab has locally manufactured 75 units of the slit used in the Smart Eye Camera used for detection of eye diseases. Of these, 25 units have been distributed domestically, while 50 units have been supplied to OUI Inc. a Japanese start-up. According to the Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super FabLab, this marks its first international partnership...

For nearly three years, residents of Traling in Monggar town have struggled with a lack of parking space. With no designated area, vehicles are being left in unsafe and poorly lit spaces, away from their homes. Tenants and homeowners have been raising concerns with local authorities but to no avail. Residents did not have enough parking areas after a footpath...