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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
GMC to include Bitcoin and other digital assets in strategic reserves
Gelephu Mindfulness City, GMC, has announced plans to adopt digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance Coin in its strategic reserves. According to a GMC social media post, the move makes the Special Administrative Region one of the first jurisdictions globally to officially hold digital assets as reserves. Strategic reserves refer to assets or resources set aside to ensure...
Local talents see Ed Sheeran concert as inspiration to take Bhutan to global stage through music
On the night of the 24th of this month, Bhutanese music lovers will watch global music superstar Ed Sheeran perform live at the Changlimithang Stadium. Beyond offering world-class musical performance, the much-anticipated concert is also an inspiration for Bhutanese artists, especially singers and songwriters to take Bhutan to the global stage through music. In about two weeks, Bhutan will host...
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 engagement programme in Thimphu. More than 30 female students aged 13 to 18 years from various schools across the country attended the programme titled “Menchung Bum”. The programme ended on 12th January. The programme provided girls with practical skill-building sessions...
Crime rate drops, domestic violence cases rise: RBP statistics
Call it the result of heightened awareness or cases going underreported, the country witnessed a slight decrease in the overall crime rate over the past two years. The Royal Bhutan Police’s latest statistics show that the decline was mostly observed across offences such as substance abuse, illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, cannabis, and larceny. However, the data also...
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