The Bhutanese Leading the way.
Dantak Project has identified the two main causes for the landslide leading to roadblock in between Damchu-Chukha bypass road, just below Tshimasham town, Chukha. The new road was inaugurated on 18 July 2018. An official from Dantak said they carried out a survey of the area, and found that since …
Read More »All parties pledge goodies for civil servants
All four political parties have plans to increase the salaries and allowances of civil servants and reviewing the Civil Service Act, according to their manifestos for the National Assembly Election 2018. Two political parties, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) will raise the pay and allowances of …
Read More »Addressing waste management issue
There are only 20 garbage trucks plying all over Thimphu. The garbage trucks collect wastes thrice a week. The trucks are monitored through GPS so it is used optimally given the density of population and vast areas. Chief Environment Officer of Thromde, Yeshi Wangdi, said that the timing of waste …
Read More »The arts and crafts
In the PDP manifesto when it comes to the arts and crafts PDP shall continue to support the Vocational Training Institutes and Zorig Chusum Institutes to offer high quality training and skilling programs on arts and crafts. It shall enable the Rigney College to offer more courses on arts and …
Read More »ARI outbreak infects around 170 in Sengdhyen LSS in Samtse
An outbreak of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) has been reported this week in Sengdhyen Lower Secondary School in Dorokha, Samtse with total of 171 people infected so far. This includes three villagers and a few teachers in the school. The first case was reported among 20 students last Saturday, after …
Read More »Outgoing PM signs order relinquishing the cabinet
Following the Royal Kasho appointing the members of the Interim Government, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister and Minister signed the handing-taking of the office with the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries of the respective Ministries. At the Tashichhodzong, the Prime Minister and Ministers offered Choemay and nyen-dhar at Dukhang and Kuenra. …
Read More »Fostering a sense of camaraderie for national unity and growth: NGOP 2018
The annual National Graduate Orientation Program (NGOP) is set to start on 12 August. NGOP is organized by the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR). As of 9 August, after the necessary verifications, a total of 2,392 graduates are eligible to attend the NGOP 2018. Out of the total, …
Read More »National Youth Awards, the first of its kind, to be held
Youth Caring Community (YCC) in collaboration with Nazhoen Lamtoen will be marking the International Youth Day on 11-12 August, highlighting the theme “Safe Spaces for Youths”. The day will also recognize and award outstanding young leaders. The two-day event aims to create safe and exciting platforms for the youth to …
Read More »ARI outbreak in Sangkama, Mongar
The Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Jurmey gewog in Mongar was alerted of an Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) outbreak after a number of people contracted the disease in Sangkama chiwog in Mongar under Jurmey gewog last week. The count is more than 25 cases of ARI. Located around twelve kilometers …
Read More »Weak monsoon so far especially in western and central Bhutan
A weak monsoon this year means little water for crops that are dependent on the abundant rainfall. The increased occurrence of temperature extremes and altered rainfall pattern has resulted in a drinking water shortage and has affected crops mainly in the western and central parts of the country. According to …
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