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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
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...
Mindfulness winter camp in Gelephu promotes holistic health and well-being
In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most of the winter holidays, the Jangsa Animal Saving Trust hosted a week-long Mindfulness Winter Camp in Gelephu. The transformative camp provided an immersive experience of holistic health, featuring yoga, meditation, nutrition, and mindful living as its core activities. The camp...
Government introduces Bill Discounting Facility to expedite contractor payments
Contractors working on government projects can expect to receive their payments on time. The financial institutions introduced a new service, the Bill Discounting Facility today. This service is designed to expedite payments to contractors who usually experience delays in receiving payment upon completion of their work due to prolonged processes. However, with this facility, contractors will be able to present...
OAG appeals manslaughter judgment, pursues murder charge in Namgay Dolkar case
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has appealed against the Thimphu District Court’s judgment passed last month concerning the death of 24-year-old Namgay Dolkar. The OAG has appealed to the High Court, charging 39-year-old Sonam Norbu with murder. The OAG appealed to the High Court today. The Thimphu District Court found Sonam Norbu guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced him...
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