Monthly Archives: December, 0

The ground breaking ceremony (Salang Tendrel) for the construction of the first-ever examination facility to test mock specimen of traditional building was held at Kawajangsa, Thimphu, today. Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck graced the event.

Interacting with the wives of the Lungtenphu army personnel, Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck asked them if they had done Pap smear test. The answer to Her Majesty's question was a resounding yes.

Two candidates selected through the civil service examination for recruitment into the civil service this year have been tested positive for drugs. The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) will now give them the opportunity to appeal to the Appellate Authority. The commission will re-look into the matter and decide accordingly.

Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) revealed more candidates in the past few weeks.

Earlier this month, Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) pioneered a new way of transport with the launch of simple travel app designed to help commuters. The new mobile app will enable public to access in advance, real- time information on journey times and details, rates or prices, delays and disruptions.

The people of Lingzhi were provided with safe drinking water under the rural water supply scheme some 15 years ago. However, it wasn’t long before many in the dungkhag reverted to the old ways of drinking from sources maintained by individual or a group of households.

Lives of farmers in Bedengphu-Merdag Chiwog in Kangpar Gewog, Trashigang have become much easier now. The reason- a motor-able bridge was built over the stream which connects Merdag with rest of the dzongkhag.

The only temple, or lhakhang, of Soe Gewog in Thimphu is located at the base of Jomolhari. Getting to the temple is a four-hour knee-jerking trek. The distance poses numerous challenges.

Mobile phone connectivity bridges the gap between the urban and rural population. The value of mobile phone services and benefits associated with it are higher in rural areas. But the absence of a 3G network service in Phangkhar Gewog in Zhemgang is making it difficult for people to reap the benefits.

When it comes to stitching and sewing clothes, villagers in Sagteng Gewog, Trashigang have to travel for hours either to Rangjoong or Trashigang town. But in the near future, villagers are likely to overcome this stumbling block.