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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...
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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 in the country’s response to drug abuse. Speaking at a recent community-led advocacy network summit in Phuentshogling, they highlighted rising drug issues and shifting patterns of drug use in the country. Plans are underway to appeal to the Prime Minister’s...
“Continue to strive to further improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation”: PM at RBP POP
At the passing out parade of Officer Cadets and Recruits of the Royal Bhutan Police, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay urged the armed personnel to continue further to improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation. Bhutan is ranked 21st in the 2024 Global Peace Index out of 163 countries. RBP’s passing out parade was held at Jigmeling Parade ground today. A...
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...
The Supreme Court has delivered judgments for 14 out of 15 civil and commercial appeal cases involving Phajo Nidup.
The Supreme Court has delivered judgments for 14 out of 15 civil and commercial appeal cases involving Phajo Nidup. The court has fully affirmed seven High Court judgments where Phajo has to restitute over Nu 189 M to various parties including banks. Six cases were withdrawn by appellants and one case concerning BoB was partially reversed, leaving only one case...
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