According to the information provided by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) under Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs (MOHCA), heavy rainfall and windstorm from Cyclone Fani lead to some damages like roadblocks and landslides, damage of crops and Chortens and a bus accident where eight people, four male and …

According to the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) Bhutan will most likely not feel the direct impact of cyclone Fani, but it will feel its peripheral impact. This will mean heavier than normal rains from 4th May onwards going on to 6th May by when the effects should …

After missing several deadlines, Thimphu thromde has finally started supplying water from Dodena Water Supply Scheme Project but is currently facing several problems like bursting of water pipelines particularly in Langjophakha and Samarzingkha, which has not only caused inconveniences but also affected a few households residing near water tanks. Thimphu …

According to the hoteliers in Phuentsholing, low occupancy resulting from the increasing number of hotels and rented apartments being converted into hotels, shortage of labor and immigration issues are common concerns. The increase in the number of hotels is so high that even the high the number of tourist arrivals …

Restaurants along Norzin Lam are facing acute water shortage and there are incidences where few restaurants had to remain closed for few days. Restaurants and few residents staying in Norzin Lam areas are increasing dissatisfied with Thimphu thromde because while Thimphu thromde is mandated to provide safe, reliable and equitable …

According to the Fourth Pay Commission Report, 2019, to ensure that the proposed salary revision does not undermine the long-term fiscal sustainability and economic stability of the country, and in keeping with the relevant provisions of the Constitution, Pay Commission recommends introduction of Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of Nu 500 …

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating Thimphu thromde’s newly constructed sewer lines in Thimphu particularly in Motithang, Taba, Yangchenphug and Kawajangsa after Royal Audit Authority (RAA) found corrupt practices involved in construction of sewer lines. RAA found out that though the placement of manhole at various sites is one of …

At present, the hotel industry in Bhutan is facing many challenges, of which rapid decline in the average occupancy rate is the major concern which has placed the entire hotel industry at risk. This has been caused by the drastic increase in the number of hotels in recent years. To …

Different gewogs in Trashigang like Sakteng, Udzorong, Khaling, Bartsham, Phongmed, Radi and Shongphu are facing the twin problem of water shortage for both irrigation and drinking and poor road conditions to boot. Sakteng After numerous delays, the construction of a road was completed in 2017 and although it has benefitted …

With the start of fiscal incentives from 2010, there has been a massive oversupply of hotels especially in places like Thimphu, Paro, and Punakha resulting in low occupancy. However, the situation of hotels in Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha is much better as most tourists visiting Bhutan mainly visit these places …