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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...
Opposition Party calls Economic Stimulus Programme irrelevant or unnecessary
The Opposition Party do not find the Economic Stimulus Programme or ESP relevant or necessary. During a press conference today, the Opposition Party said that the ESP, which the government introduced as a means to revive the country’s economy is not needed. The opposition shared that the Nu 15bn fund should instead be redirected for other purposes. The Opposition Party...
Land investment opportunities boost Gelephu Tshechu attendance
The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the festival usually draws a decent number of people, this time the courtyard was jam-packed with spectators. Many attributed the turnout to visitors from across the country exploring land investment opportunities at the Gelephu Mindfulness City and officials attending seminars and...
Excitement builds for Ed Sheeran’s concert in Bhutan
An air of excitement is sweeping across the capital as Grammy-winning artist Ed Sheeran’s concert is just around the corner. The two-hour show, part of his Mathematics Tour, will take place in about two weeks at the Changlimithang Stadium. It will be the first time a global music superstar will be performing in Bhutan. The Changlimithang Stadium is getting set...
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