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Fire destroys a traditional house, Pema Gatshel

A two-storied traditional house was razed to the ground last night at Yagyur under Khar Gewog in Pema Gatshel. The fire accident took place at around 11:15 PM and there was no one in the house during the time of the accident.

Water rehabilitation project, vocational training centre and a new home for children at the GHH

Her Majesty the Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Royal Patron and President of the Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women (RENEW), inaugurated the Gawailing Happy Home (GHH) water rehabilitation project and GHH Vocational Training Centre, today. Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck and Dasho Thinlay Norbu inaugurated the new home of the Gawailing Children at the GHH.

Plans to establish Samtse as Dzongkhag Thromde on hold

The plans to establish Samtse as the fifth Dzongkhag Thromde is on hold. Responding to the Member of Parliament from Bartsham_Shongphu Passang Dorji (PhD) at the National Assembly yesterday, the Prime Minister said this is owing to the financial constraints amid the COVID-19 situation. 

His Majesty grants Dhar to appoint Governor, Secretary, Dzongdags, Gup, and Drangpons

His Majesty The King granted Dhar to appoint the Governor of the Royal Monetary Authority, Home and Cultural Affairs Secretary, Dzongdags, Gup, and Drangpons to six Dzongkhags.

Government studying to facilitate buying mandarin directly from farmers

With the onset of the mandarin season, farmers are requesting the government to buy the mandarin like cardamom from various points. Farmers say if the Food Corporation of Bhutan could facilitate, it would also address the problem of middlemen. To this, during the Meet the Press session today, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said the Agriculture Ministry was asked to study on the amount of production, production areas and workers involved in harvesting and packaging the mandarins.

HRH Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck launches palliative care

Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck launched the Palliative care Service Package today. The launch marks a key milestone in the collaboration between traditional and allopathic medicine in the country.

Addressing the challenges impeding the operation and performance of the RNR sector, NC

Reviewing the Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) Marketing Policy, the National Council today recommended establishing smaller capacity cold stores, improve the Agricultural Market Information System, and support the existing financial schemes related to farming. The review of the policy by the Natural Resources and Environment Committee is expected to address the challenges impeding the operation and performance of the RNR sector in terms of marketing of products.

The Jomotshangkha-Samrang highway supposed to complete in two months still not connected after seven months

Residents of Jomotshangkha dungkhag in Samdrup Jongkhar are not happy with the work progress of the Jomotshangkha-Samrang highway construction.

Dewathang- Samdrupchhoeling highway gets budget for blacktopping

The residents of Samdrupchhoeling Dungkhag in Samdrup Jongkhar will enjoy a smooth ride along the 48-kilometre long Dewathang- Samdrupchhoeling highway by the end of next year. The Ministry of Works and Human Settlement approved about Nu 218 M to blacktop and maintain the highway.

Lack of access to BBS TV for some rural households, Q&A- National Assembly

Today, although people in rural areas have access to television, lack of access to KU Band Satellite Dish where the services of BBS TV can be availed is one of the major issues in some of the rural places of the country. The concern was shared by Khar-Yurung's Member of Parliament Tshering Choden during the question hour session of the National Assembly today.
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