Around July 2020, Thimphu Thromde issued a notification signed by the Executive Secretary stating that Building owners are to comply with permissible color code of Green, Brown and Red only. Roofs that are left unpainted or not painted with permissible color code needs immediate action by respective building owners. However, …

The mass cleanup in Thimphu got underway on Wednesday 10 August with the help of more than 800 volunteers. In addition to clearing up the trash, the endeavor involved educating and raising awareness among the people. It started in seven different locations. On day one it collected 16.4 tons (16,400 …

During the initial stages of implementation of the Buy Back Scheme (BBS), in 2016, 2017, and 2019, the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) was able to generate a profit of around Nu 3.34 million (mn), Nu 4.43 mn, and 4.85 mn respectively from buy back of paddy, maize and …

The National Assembly of Bhutan has come with a controversial and restrictive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the media which many journalists feel will hamper the ability of journalists to report in the Parliament. While there are nineteen rules reflected in the guide lines there are five rules targeting the …

According to the Foreign Minister (Dr) Tandi Dorji, the days of going to Jaigaon for shopping and then returning with no checks are over. Lyonpo said that the passenger terminal is being constructed, and all Indians entering the country will need to undergo biometric checks. “The days of traveling to …

Thimphu Thromde has decided to levy the penalties for what it says are illegal activities within Thromde.  The penalties ranges from Nu 5,000 to Nu 45,000. As per the notification issued by Thromde on Thursday, the rectifications must be done within one month from the date of the notification, after …

The government has decided to allow the tour operators to open their dollar accounts in the country, Chairman of Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji, announced during a meeting with more than 100 tour operators yesterday. Tour operators were informed that in order to make it …

The heavy monsoon downpours are upon us again. And like every other year, the old sewer and drain pipes in the capital city were inundated with the deluge of water.  Most residents in Thimphu are worried with the sudden rivulets that spring up in commercial and residential areas, and water-logged …

Highlanders are concerned about the free roaming canines carried along by hikers, pilgrims, and others visiting the region. Gup Wangdi of Lingzhi Gewog under Thimphu claimed that dogs are frequently brought into the gewog by visitors, and these dogs pose a threat to both locals and the domestic animals in …

July is supposed to be the peak monsoon season benefitting farmers and our hydro projects, but over the past two weeks, most parts of the country have seen largely dry weather and temperatures being above average in a heatwave. A weather forecast from the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology …