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Farmers’ vegetable group in Samdrup Jongkhar, a success
Ban on import of chilies and vegetables like beans and cauliflower is turning out to be a boon for a vegetable group in Samdrup Jongkhar. The farmers’ vegetable group of Bangtsho Chiwog under Dewathang...
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Retreat brings together the CSOs
Lack of funding, shortage of human resources and inadequate facilities were some of the challenges the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) are facing today. To strengthen the civil society organizations...
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People of Dorokha looking forward for a blacktopped road
People of Dorokha Dungkhag are happy with progress of the ongoing blacktopping works of Samtse-Dorokha road. The blacktopping of 16-kilometre of the total 26 kilometre from Halhalay on the...
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Trashigang Dzong conservation project in full swing
About 70 percent conservation works of Trashigang Dzong has been completed so far. The dzong conservation began after it suffered damages due to earthquake in 2009. The conservation works began in...
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Government should take happiness seriously, says PM at the Global Happiness...
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said it is important for the Government to take happiness seriously and it is the role of the government in creating happiness for its people. Prime Minister was speaking...
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Forest fire in Thimphu destroys 800 acres of blue pine and oak scrub
A forest fire yesterday afternoon at Khasadrapchu in Thimphu damaged about 800 acres of blue pine forest and oak scrub. Forestry officials said the fire is suspected to have started from an apple...
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Man dies in a vehicle accident
A 43-year-old man died on the spot when the Bolero vehicle he was driving went off the road near Pam village under Tsamang Gewog in Monggar. The vehicle fell 150 metres below the road. The mishap...
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Locals reap benefits from community forest
Members of the Yueling Chenzhen community forest of Yuedroongchhoeling under Langthil Gewog in Trongsa came together to celebrate the group’s success, yesterday. The group earned almost Nu 1 million...
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Four people detained for illicit trafficking of controlled substances
Thimphu Police arrested four people, including three women, for illicit trafficking of controlled substances on Tuesday last week. Police seized more than seven hundred capsules along with other...
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Adapting and mitigating climate-induced hazards
To adapt to climate change and its impacts, various agencies are implementing measures to adapt and mitigate climate-induced hazards. Under the phase II (two) of the National Adaptation Programme of...
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Selection of matrons and wardens unfair, says the graduates
Some of the university graduates expressed disappointment over the selection of wardens and matrons in Trashigang and Trashi Yangtse. Graduates said though it was announced earlier that the preferences...
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Food security is fundamental to happiness: PM
Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, the UAE today, Prime Minister said food security is fundamental to happiness. Prime Minister is one of the panelists for the summit to discuss about...
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Bhutanese martial artists wins Championship trophy
Team Bhutan won the Championship Trophy from the 22nd Asian International Karate Championship. The Championship was held in Mumbai, India on February 11. The team won 7 gold, 5 silver and 14 bronze...
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Lhamoi Dzingkha Tshechu begins
The three day annual Lhamoi Dzingkha Tshechu in Dagana began from today. Mask dances such as Shazam, Zha-Nag-Mangcham, Juging and Driging are being performed. More than a thousand people gathered to...
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RBP officers promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel
Upon approval of His Majesty The King, the Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering promoted three officers of the RBP from Major to Lieutenant Colonel,...
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Schools under WFP feeding programme to receive fortified rice
To address the deficiency of micronutrients in the regular diet of children in schools, starting this year, all schools under the WFP feeding programme will receive fortified rice. Rice fortification...
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ATMs not always convenient
Problems with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are always annoying, especially when the need for money is urgent. For the past few days, people say this problem has worsened. They share that the...
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Construction of flood protection wall along Sunkosh River under progress
Construction of flood protection wall along the Sunkosh River is in full swing at Lhamoi Dzingkha Dungkhag in Dagana. The construction of the 450 metres long wall began in January, this year. It is...
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Investigation of Nganglam-Panbang highway begins
A team of experts has begun an investigation into the condition of the 55 kilometre Nganglam-Panbang highway. The team will investigate if the road is damaged because of the heavy vehicles or due to...
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Sandalwood smuggling cases in Paro and Haa drops
Sandalwood smuggling in Paro and Haa decreased drastically in the last two years compared to 2014. According to forestry officials in Paro, the number reduced after Supreme Court considered illegal...
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