RADIOForest fire in Thimphu contained after three days
The forest fire in Thimphu, which started on Sunday, has finally been contained. Over 300 acres of forests was destroyed by the fire, according to the District Forest Officer.
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Chhuzanggang Gewog gets internet connectivity
The people of Chhuzanggang Gewog in Sarpang embraced the arrival of information and communication technology in their community. The gewog got its first ever internet and Wi-Fi connection on Sunday.
National Inception Workshop underway
A three-day National Inception Workshop on Integrating Pay for Environmental Service and REDD+ is underway. It is being organised by the Watershed Management Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests and the SNV Bhutan.
PM launches Clean Bhutan Project
The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, inaugurated the Clean Bhutan Project at the Tourism Council of Bhutan this morning. The Clean Bhutan Project aims to make Bhutan waste free by 2030.
Nu.73 million approved to finance environment initiatives
The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) has approved about Nu.73 million to support several environment initiatives.
Two separate forest fires in Thimphu contained
There were two separate fires earlier in the day in Thimphu. The first fire is believed to have been caused by sparks from a transmission line above the Semtokha substation. The fire was contained in an hour, but 10 decimals of forest were damaged.
Three ICT initiatives launched
In a bid to transition to e-governance, the Ministry of Information and Communications, today, launched three ICT initiatives.
Forest fire in Haa contained
A forest fire in Haa, which started last Friday, was finally contained, yesterday. A fire-fighting team of 80 people including army personnel, forest officials, and locals brought the fire under control at about 10am.
Forest official accused of disturbing local deity’s “abode”
The people of two villages under Chhaling Gewog in Monggar have accused a forest official of intentionally cutting down trees in a protected area for personal use. The official, however, maintains he is innocent.
Dams could cost Bhutan’s environment dearly: Dr. Paul MCshane
The Chief Research Officer of Monash Sustainability Institute, Dr. Paul MCshane, said dams could cost Bhutan’s environment dearly even though there are economic benefits. He was speaking at the two-day workshop on developing regional collaboration in river basin in management, in response to climate change.
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