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During the 7th Meet-the-Press session, concerns were raised about patients being referred too late, as reported by doctors in Kolkata, India. This issue is perceived as a shortcoming in the healthcare system. To this, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, said that patients are sent to Kolkata specifically during their final …

An 80-year-old grandmother who usually stays by herself shared that during the Dechencholing flooding, as usual, she was alone. She heard sounds of water splash, and by the time she got outside, she could witness river carrying sands, boulders, mattress and even an altar being washed up, although the river …

A 21-year-old man has allegedly stabbed his 29-year-old friend, in a fit of anger, outside a bar in Hejo, Thimphu. The incident occurred when the two men, supposedly close friends, had an argument over lagay – the white gho sleeves. According to eyewitnesses, the men were visibly under alcohol intoxification …

5 deaths and 86 injuries in 123 accidents in last 6 months in Thimphu Drunk driving and speeding continue to be the primary cause of accidents in Thimphu, with 123 accidents recorded as of July 2024. The statistics includes 86 injuries and 5 deaths. A recent accident was on 27 …

One major concern over the past few roadblocks has been that roadblocks in Boxcut were mainly caused by landslides which is further amplified during rainy seasons. This has posed a high risk to travelers every monsoon. Although, Department of Surface Transport (DoST) conducted a detailed geotechnical study to identify countermeasures …

On 13 July 2024, a landslide at a private construction site in Khuruthang, Punakha, tragically claimed the life of 1 Indian worker earlier this week. The incident occurred when loose soil in the construction site came off during the work and buried the workers.   Three other Indian laborers working at …

Mendrelgang gewog under Tsirang Dzongkhag grows all sorts of vegetables and is said to be one of the major vegetable suppliers in the country. A recent study by the Consumer Empowerment & Economics Division (CEED) of the Climate Change Adaptation and Action (CCAA) has uncovered identified four different supply chains, …

The Prime Minister in the State of the Nation Report presented initiatives aimed at transforming key sectors including education, healthcare, and social welfare.  He outlined plans to upgrade schools to central status, establish specialized healthcare facilities, combat substance abuse, and promote cultural preservation through enhanced language and arts programs. Under …

The Member of Parliament (MP) Lhaba Lhaba from Khatoed Laya constituency raised a significant motion in the National Assembly regarding the inconvenience and hazards caused by the presence of electrical lines and poles on farmlands. The motion emphasized the disruptions to farming activities, extensive crop damage, and financial losses suffered …

During a Q&A session, the Member of Parliament of Chhumig-Ura Constituency, Sonam Richen, raised significant concerns to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock regarding the traditional winter grazing system, known as Geundro, in the Bumthang region. However, challenges have emerged since the enactment of the Land Act 2007, which nationalized …