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The construction of the Khuruthang Concrete Bridge in Punakha is progressing well, with over sixty per cent of the construction completed. However, the Department of Surface Transport said lack of public cooperation could cause delays. People continue to transport overweight loads across the old bridge, increasing the risk of collapse, and further slowing progress. The existing single-lane Bailey bridge is...

Commemorating the 9th birthday of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the Gyalsup for Gyalsung programme was launched across five Gyalsung Academies today. Marking the beginning of the first National Service Duty, the first cohort of Gyalsups will engage in the ongoing construction and maintenance of Gyalsung Academies for three months as part of the programme. More than 350...

The discontinuation of Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan’s Drukyul Life Insurance Plan, launched in September 2023 has left thousands of policyholders frustrated over the lack of communication and transparency. The scheme was suspended as of April 25, last year. It is a one-year term renewable life insurance plan, similar to Rural Life Insurance but with a few key differences. RICB...

Bhutan is making significant progress in its hydropower development, with several small, medium, and mega projects either under construction or in the pipeline. Three small hydropower projects are set for commissioning this year while works are underway to start construction for a medium and a mega project within the next three years. These projects are expected to enhance the country's...