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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
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...
Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate – World Bank’s “Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis”
With the country facing increasing natural disasters driven by climate change, Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate. This is according to the World Bank’s recent "Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis" policy brief. This year alone, Bhutan has already experienced around five reported forest fire cases and an earthquake, highlighting the natural hazards the country is vulnerable to. According to the document, the...
Inflation drops to 2 per cent in 2024 – RMA
The Royal Monetary Authority's 2024 annual report reveals that inflation in Bhutan has dropped to one of its lowest levels last year since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure fell to 2 per cent as of August from 5.7 per cent in the same month in 2023. This decline, largely driven by falling fuel prices and slower increases in non-food costs,...
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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