The two road underpasses under Doebum Lam, one below the Swimming Pool Complex and the other at the junction below Changangkha Middle Secondary School, contribute significantly to traffic flow and road safety, especially for school going children. But these underpasses are poorly maintained and used, as they are unlit and …

According to the 2021 Agriculture Survey of Bhutan Report released by the National Statistics Bureau ( NSB) recently, about 21,377 Metric Tonne (MT) of areca nut were harvested in 2021. This was 3,931 MT higher, equivalent to 23 percent more than in 2020. Major areca nut producing dzongkhags are Samtse …

According to the Public Accounts Committee’s findings on Performance Audit Report on Operations of Natural Resources Development Corporation Limited (NRDCL), there was no compliance monitoring and transparency found in the timber pricing. The public is also unaware about the rates fixed by the Natural Resource Pricing Committee (NRPC). PAC found …

According to the Chairman of Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), Foreign Minister (Dr) Tandi Dorji, the mandatory five-day quarantine will be lifted soon before the tourism reopening date. He said this on Friday and on Sunday the government announced it will be lifted from 4 July. Lyonpo said that the …

Thimphu Thromde is tearing down illegal constructions built on state land. On 3 June, Thimphu Thromde demolished eight illegal structures built on state land in the Olakha Workshop area. According to Thromde, the proprietors and residents of the illegal structures were notified ahead of time to dismantle their buildings. Thromde …

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB), Naiten Wangchuk, said that since the Government of India (GOI) has relaxed the import restriction on ginger, exports have been easy. So far, 72 percent of the ginger has been sold, and the remaining 28 percent, after being held for …

A prominent sight for visitors and residents alike is the Clock Tower in Thimphu. Before the pandemic, the area around the tall four-face clock was used as a venue for a variety of events and activities, including fund-raising events, movie award ceremonies, trade fairs, live musical performances, and many more. …

During the question and answer hour session at the National Council (NC) yesterday, the NC member from Sarpang, Anand Rai asked three questions to the Agriculture Minister, Yeshey Penjor on what support the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) provides to the farmers, so that they do not lose their …

The sewage line of Norzin Lam near the main traffic has been dethroned as the most blocked one by the new champion in the form of the brand new but blocked sewage line built as part of the Nu 301 mn four lane road from Chubachu to Jungshina.  The repeated …

Meanwhile, the government is still waiting for official correspondence on the rates from GoI Bhutan is in the process of creating a digital ecosystem for governance, and for the citizens to reach their full potential with equitable access to services for all through the use of Information Communication and Technology …