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Nu 3 million facelift of Thimphu Clock Tower

Thimphu’s Clock Tower is a popular attraction for both visitors and locals. But the city’s main feature was in poor condition, with the clock broken, the slates shattered, flower pots were broken and the water fountains were dry for years. Thimphu Thromde is currently renovating the Thimphu Clock Tower. The …

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2 King’s Scholarships in Cornell University

The King’s Scholarships of Bhutan at Cornell University were established on 16 August through an exchange of letters between Ambassador Doma Tshering, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan to the United Nations, on behalf of the Royal Civil Service Commission, and Mr. Jonathan Burdick, Vice Provost of Enrollment and …

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Zero Waste Bhutan is possible: NEC

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 …

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More people availing paid dental implant services in JDWNRH

With the introduction of dental implant in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) on 25th June 2022, many Bhutanese have already availed the services and many are enquiring about the services. Forensic Medical Specialist and the Officiating Medical Superintendent of JDWNRH, Dr Norbu, said with this service, the hospital …

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No face mask, no entry in JDWNRH as COVID cases go up

Doctors to see patients even after 3 pm With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country and the large number of patients coming to Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) there is concern. This is because JDWNRH is the apex hospital in the country, receiving a large …

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Thimphu and floods

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 …

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After BA.5 Bhutan has to now watch BA.2.75 as well

The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Bhutan, Dr Rui Paulo de Jesus, said BA.2.75 is a newly identified sub-variant, and WHO is studying it, and they are yet to announce the correct characteristics of the new sub-variant. “For now, WHO waits whether the sub-variant is more transmissible or will …

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