Tshetrim Namgay

Rainfall predicted to return to normal levels

The Department of Hyro-Met Services (DHMS) reported that the rainfall levels could fall back to normal monsoon levels within the next few days. The heavy incessant rains have been due to a sustained low pressure zone in the southern Himalayan foothills. In its report to the Prime Minister on Friday, …

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Insuring against natural disasters

Developing and least developed countries, like Bhutan are the least able to recover quickly when natural disasters strike due to inadequate financial support and a low insurance penetration. The obstacles to recovery efforts are added by growing climate change which causes droughts, floods, melting glaciers, rising sea levels and reduced …

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August 15 with Uma Sharma

Bhutanese throughout the country joined India in the celebration of her 67th Independence Day, a day of import for Bhutan and the region. The celebrations were highlighted by the performance of world famous classical Indian dancer Uma Sharma, relatively unknown to the locals, at the RAPA hall. Bhutan is the …

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Yeedzin yet in the King’s graces

A 1-0 win over Nepal’s Three Star saw Yeedzin through to the finals of the ongoing King’s Cup at the Changlimithang Stadium last night. The first half was a drab and goalless affair with poor control and miscommunication running rampant all over the field. Possession on either side was sporadic …

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