THE NATION

Mongar is known for its significant maize cultivation, but in recent years, the district is experiencing a notable decrease in maize harvest due to monkeys and other wildlife damaging the crop. Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue for the farmers, despite the government providing them with electric fencing to keep …

The announcement by drug company Astra Zeneca that it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine internationally has caused some flutter in Bhutan given that this was the same vaccine that was given as the first dose in Bhutan. The particular reason for worry is after the company admitted in 100-million-pound lawsuit …

Participants consisting from the 18 dzongkhags arrived in Thimphu to attend a three-day long 21st General Annual Meeting of the  Construction Association of Bhutan (CAB). The event was graced by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Chandra Bahadhur Gurung.  Lyonpo said he submitted a paper to the Cabinet based …

In what is seen as groundbreaking development and challenging traditional gender roles, 6 women have taken up driving Bolero vehicles to financially support their families in Thridangbi, Mongar. These women, who are all relatives from the same village, have shown remarkable resilience and determination in pursuing this unconventional path. Among …

As of 3rd May afternoon the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has collected a total of Nu 469 million (mn) in property taxes. Of the 199,800 people who are eligible to pay property taxes a total of 161,275 have paid which leaves 38,525 who are yet to pay. The …

In a press release issued on 30th April the Opposition Party while acknowledging the progress made by the new Lhengye Zhungtshog in fulfilling of pledges such as the waiver of pedestrian fees at the Phuentsholing Pedestrian Terminal, establishment of the Economic Development Board (EDB) with the Prime Minister as Chairperson, …

20-year-old Dorji Phuntsho Choden from Sonamthang under Panbang joined the nunnery when she was just seven years old. Despite societal taboos and water shortages in her community, she and her fellow nuns persevere, balancing spiritual duties with practical needs. Unlike most of the people her age, her day starts very …

It has been rumored that the special school directed by the National Drug Task Forec (NDTF) is to be located at the Kelki School in Yonphula. However, Lyonpo Yeezang D Thapa confirmed in the Meet the Press Session that the ministry has decided to study the number of people needed …

Following the release of a notification by Thimphu Thromde on 24 April 2024, addressing the lean water flow season and potential water shortages in Thimphu, a surge of comments from the public ensued, expressed grievances and concerns. In response, Thromde officials provided explanations regarding the situation and their current actions …

Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the 3rd Meet-the-Press held on Friday said that the Cabinet has come to the conclusion to allow only the low-income earners to reside in the Changjiji Housing Colony. He said that for tenants, to be able to stay in the colony, the income earning …