A massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall closed down the road just before reaching Bhalujhora Bridge at the tri junction that connects Pasakha, Phuentsholing and the bypass road. A small crack was detected between two top tracks (roads) at the starting point of Balujhora bridge. An assessment of the bridge …
Read More »Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) performed well in the two constituencies in Chukha. In Phuentsholing constituency, DNT secured the highest votes at 2,685 votes (2,167 EVM + 578 PB), People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 2,364 votes (2,012 EVM + 352 PB) Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) secured 938 votes (832 …
Read More »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 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 »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 »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 »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 …
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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 »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 »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 …
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