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Eutok Goenba upgraded to Goen-Zyin Dratshang
Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck inaugurated the upgraded Eutok Samdrup Chholing Goen-Zyin Dratshang yesterday. The Goenba was upgraded to a Goen-Zyin Dratshang earlier...
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Flood protection wall along Amochu bank
People residing on the banks of Amochu in Phuentshogling will not have to worry about being hit by flood disaster this monsoon. Thanks to the river diversion efforts being undertaken by private...
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Greenhouses enable Merak people to grow vegetables
The use of greenhouse has opened new gardening possibilities in an extremely cold place like Merak in Trashigang. Villagers there now grow vegetables even in winter, something that was unheard of or...
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FAB model catches judges’ attention at an exhibition
Gelephu Higher Secondary School or GHSS’s Far and Beyond or FAB model, won the top prize in a science exhibition contest held recently in Bumthang. The model shows how science can ensure sustainable...
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Not many aware on paying income tax for sale of cash crops
Regional Revenue and Customs officials of Gelegphu are advocating the people of Drukjeygang Gewog in Dagana, to pay personal income tax on the income earned from the sale of cash crops. Any cash crops...
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104 bikers compete in open mountain bike race
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graced the open mountain bike race, yesterday. The race was organized as part of DANTAK’s 56th raising day. Kuenga Norbu, 23, won the men’s open...
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Lotteries generate paper wastes in Phuentshogling
Indian lotteries mainly from Nagaland and Sikkim are gaining popularity in Phuentshogling town. However, it also has negative impact on the town and that is generating paper wastes. Taxi parking near...
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Increased penalty for traffic offences: RST Bill
The Road Safety and Transport (RST) Bill of 2017 proposes for a substantial increase in penalty for over speeding and drunk driving. This is following the feedback gathered from the public and traffic...
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Je Khenpo conducts ritual to avert disaster
His Holiness the Je Khenpo is presiding over a three-day ritual in Bumthang starting today. This is to ward off misfortunes in the midst of frequent fire disasters in Chamkhar town in recent years. A...
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KYD radio in Khothakpa, Pema Gatshel, was launched in March 2016. It caters to over nine villages, with over 3,000 listeners. The radio studio is housed in the community READ Centre. The centre...
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Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag declared malaria-free
Pema Gatshel became the second Dzongkhag after Samtse, to be recognised as malaria-free. It has been more than three years since the Dzongkhag did not have any cases of malaria. Health Secretary, Dr....
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Jigme LPS mints money from wastes
Jigme Losel Primary School in Thimphu is not only managing wastes properly but also generating income from it. The school has earned over Nu 1 M by selling wastes since 2010 when it launched waste...
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Shongphu Gewog asks for relocation of landfill site
People of Shongphu Gewog in Trashigang said the dzongkhag’s dumping yard,which is located in their gewog needs to relocated to some other places. They said the vast heaps of garbage piled in the yard...
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Jana Chidey Kurim in Tsirang ends
The three day Jana Chidey Kurim in Tsirang ended today. The kurim was presided over by the Yonten Lopen Tandin Tshewang and 80 monks from Tsirang Dratshang recited prayers. It was for peace and...
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In absence of female HA in Dorokha, women hesitate to do Pap test
It has been three months since the lone female health assistant (HA) of Dorokha Dungkhag’s Basic Health Unit (BHU) was posted to another BHU. In her absence, women are hesitant to visit the BHU for a...
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Bhutan’s economic growth to surge in 2018
Bhutan is the fastest growing economy in Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In its Outlook 2017 report released earlier this month, the ADB forecasts Bhutan’s economy to grow 8.2...
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Fishery database to ensure healthy aquatic biodiversity
The National Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries in Haa has recorded 104 fish species in the three major river basins of Amochhu, Wangchhu and Punatsangchhu. The finding is a result of a three...
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Bhutan thrashes China by 10 wickets
Bhutan recorded a massive 10 wickets victory over China at the ongoing ICC World Cricket League Division One Asia Qualifier in Thailand. This is Bhutan’s first win after suffering defeat in the hands...
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A woman’s journey through painting
The traditional art of painting commonly known to Bhutanese as Lhadip, is believed to have been passed down through generations as a male dominant art form. Very less women take up the art. But it is...
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Dagana’s GC road blacktopping works on track
The blacktopping works for 12 out of 14 Gewog Centre (GC) roads in Dagana will complete by the end of this financial year. The Department of Roads (DoR) officials in Tsendagang said works for the...
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