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The State of the Nation Report included cottage and small industries as one of its priority sectors. There are 20,908 cottage and small industries (CSIs) generating 96,177 jobs, and the number has increased by 1,297 in the last year. CSIs have the potential to narrow the gap through economic diversification …
Read More »Two drivers detained for stealing and selling construction rods
Thimphu police apprehended two drivers, aged 41 and 36,on 19 June for selling 42 bundles of construction rods. The complaint was lodged by the site manager of one of the private construction companiesin Thimphu on the same day. The initial incident took place on 18 June. It was alleged that …
Read More »Opening of Bhalujhora bridge delayed
Bhalujhora bridge construction scheduled for completion by end of the May and to be opened to traffic by the first week of June, is still under construction. The bridge can be possibly opened to traffic by the first week of July. Project Manager of SASEC project, DoR, Tshewang, said, “The …
Read More »Farm road budget woes
The Dewathang Gomdhar MP asked if the Ministry of Finance has plans to allocate sufficient budget as a single package for entire length of farm roads. He said Nu 2.1 million (mn) is insufficient to build and maintain farm roads. The Finance Minister said “If we look at farm roads …
Read More »Minister’s Entitlement Bill suggests check and balance
The Minister and Minister Equivalent Post Holder’s Entitlement Bill of Bhutan 2019 was introduced by the Legislative Committee in the National Council (NC) for deliberation on 5 June. The committee was directed by NC to re-deliberate on the issues even after an in-depth deliberation on 6 June. The Chairperson of …
Read More »Massive power cuts in Sombaykha and Gakiling questioned in NA
During the question hour session on Friday, the MP from Sombaykha, Dorjee Wangmo questioned the government on massive power fluctuations in Sombaykha and Gakiling gewogs in Haa. The MP said that as per Bhutan Living Standard Survey Report 2017, it was reported that electricity coverage in the country is 99 …
Read More »Need for better understanding and infrastructure for the disabled
People generally tend to overlook the challenges a person with disability can have. What one must understand is that a person is not born with a choice to decide whether he wants the disability or not. Instead of labeling someone by their challenges, it’s important to first see them as …
Read More »Residents in Dechencholing satellite town frustrated with thromde as water problem gets severe
The residents of Dechencholing satellite town are facing acute water shortage since the area does not have thromde water connection and private house owner are not able to provide adequate water as the number of households are increasing every year and the water sources are drying up. The residents and house owners …
Read More »35 customer complaints on voice and data charges
BTL said that around 35 customers have lodged the complaints on charges in last one and half month.. BTL said the complaint cases increased especially after the system has been upgraded to provide new facility was introduced recently. The BTL general manager of the marketing division, Penjore the data rates …
Read More »Honest Samaratian hands over Nu 221,055 in cash
Aum Kinzang Choden, a 60 year old shopkeeper from Trashigang Throm returned a purse containing Nu. 221,055 in cash, that she found near the Manidungkhor in the heart of Trashigang town, on 2 May 2019 to Trashigang Police. The purse and its contents were handed over to the rightful owner, …
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