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Low orange yield perturbs mandarin farmers in Samtse
Mandarin farmers in Samtse did not end 2017 on a high note and that is due to low orange yield. Last year, the yield dipped by 40 per cent compared to 2016. The dzongkhag exported only over 25...
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CDCL to construct power transmission towers of NHEP
To enhance Bhutanese expertise in constructing power transmission lines for hydropower projects in the country, the Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL) will construct some 57 power...
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Painstakingly long wait for landowners of Tungkutenpa Township
The wait has been prolonging for the landowners of Tungkutenpa Township in Panbang. They are yet to get the approval for going ahead with construction activities. And this delay, they claim is costing...
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Road traffic accidents down by 40 per cent
In spite of increase in the number of vehicles in recent years, injury from road traffic accidents declined by 40 per cent in the country. This is primarily due to intensified enforcement by Road...
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Board of RICBL relieves its CEO & ED from service
The board of the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan relieved its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director (ED) from service. This decision, according to the board, is following the...
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His Majesty visits Rigsum Goenpa Lhakhang
His Majesty The King visited Rigsum Goenpa Lhakhang in Boomdeling Gewog, Trashi Yangtse and offered prayers yesterday. His Royal Highness Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck also accompanied His Majesty....
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Damphu town needs a movie theatre
With good number of films produced annually, it sure defines the growth of the Bhutanese film industry, which is still at a nascent stage. However, challenges such as small population and lack of...
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YDF’s Institute of Wellbeing offers holistic therapy for addiction treatment
The Youth Development Fund (YDF) has taken up a holistic therapy for addiction treatment with the establishment of its Institute of Wellbeing. The approach includes detoxification, reducing stress and...
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Restoring the splendor of Drukgyal Dzong to complete by 2022
After almost two years of restoration works, the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong, the 300-year-old edifice are gradually being replaced with new structures. With a new Uste (tower) and three structures...
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Opposition Leader emphasises on issue concerning central schools
The Opposition Leader, Dr. Pema Gyamtsho broached the issue of central schools during his recent visit in Samtse as well. The Opposition Leader (OL) told the people of Samtse that the government’s...
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Air pollution becoming a serious concern in Bhutan
The air quality in Bhutan is often regarded as pristine. However, the statistics of the National Environment Commission (NEC) reveals that the air pollution is emerging to be a major concern, posing...
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Election disputes decreasing: Election Commission
With third parliamentary elections around the corner, election related disputes are highly likely to happen. But, election officials said the number of such disputes has been declining over time. The...
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His Majesty grants Khimsa Land Kidu to 333 people of Merag & Sagteng
His Majesty The King granted Khimsa Land Kidu to 333 people of Merag and Sagteng Gewogs in Merag, Trashigang yesterday. The beneficiaries include landless, thram holders and different Khejos. Of the...
View Article48-Hour snow and moderate rain forecast in central & western region
There is a possibility of light to moderate rain or snowfall over the passes of Haa, Thimphu, Gasa, Bumthang, Trongsa, and isolated regions in the north during the next 48 hours. According to the...
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Monggar’s lone Yogurt making union proves a good business
The Zhokar Gonor Union, the sole group in Monggar which produces and deals with plain Yogurt business, is doing well. The Union manufactures and sells about 800 cups of Yogurt on weekly basis, and...
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Earning pocket money while on winter vacation
What could be more pleasurable than having a long winter vacation for students where they can remain completely detached from books and studies, and indulge in recreational activities? But, this is...
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GoI released over Nu 40bn for Bhutan’s 11th FYP
As of now, the Government of India (GoI) has released over Nu 40bn. This roughly comes to over 80 per cent of the total GoI commitment for the 11th Five-Year-Plan (FYP), states the news release from...
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Drunk driving, excess passengers blamed for bolero accident
Three people were injured in Gelegphu when a Bolero carrying 23 people met with an accident at around 2 AM today. There were heading towards Senggye Gewog after attending a marriage ceremony at...
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BICMA suspends approval of new entertainment licenses for a time being
Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has temporarily suspended issuing new entertainment licenses to open entertainment clubs since last month. Entertainment centres include drayangs,...
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OL asked for his views on PM’s statement about more jobs than job seekers
People of Tseza Gewog in Dagana requested the Opposition Leader, Dr. Pema Gyamtsho to share his views if the Prime Minister’s statement regarding the country having more jobs than job seekers is valid...
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