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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
Hazelnut production doubles in 2024, growers rewarded
Hazelnut production in the country has doubled to over 10 metric tonnes last year compared to 2023. In recognition of the contributions to boosting production, Mountain Hazelnuts Venture honoured 16 top growers at the Grower Awards ceremony at Monggar yesterday. Tashi Lhamo from Lichen in Trashi Yangtse was recognised as the top grower, producing more than 500 kgs of the...
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 year. The irrigation water scheme for the two chiwogs is nearing completion. This is expected to boost agricultural production, especially rice yield and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Farmers in Thasa Chiwog are currently busy threshing paddy grown mostly using rainwater and...
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...
Dagana’s Narikhachhu irrigation scheme renovation to boost paddy production
Farmers from Thomgang and Akhochen chiwogs in Khebisa Gewog, Dagana, can look forward to a reliable irrigation water supply for the upcoming paddy transplantation season. This is because Dagana District Administration is renovating the Narikhachhu irrigation scheme. The previous system faced significant challenges, including leakages and disruptions caused by falling boulders, leading to acute water shortages. Construction of a 57-cubic-meter...
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