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In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Samdrupchhoeling town continue to grapple with drinking water shortage as they await the completion of a much-needed water treatment plant. The treatment plant was supposed to be completed about two years ago, but the project remains unfinished even today. This has forced them to rely on a nearby stream, an unreliable solution, especially during the...

Finding a washroom at an event, a proper usable one is a headache you face at almost all public gatherings. But this may change for the better soon. The Bhutan Toilet Organisation, a non-governmental organisation, has come up with a solution- mobile toilet buses, which are basically toilets constructed inside buses. These mobile toilets will go around social events providing...

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay met with several global leaders. The meetings discussed and explored investment opportunities in Bhutan and cooperation and partnership across diverse fields, including health, education, and wellness. The prime minister is on an official visit to Europe until the 1st of next month to participate in the...

The government has proposed Nu 109bn as the budget for the 2025-2026 financial year. This is a 12 per cent increase from the previous year. In a recently issued notification, the finance ministry says the budget focuses on infrastructure development, public services, and economic growth. The ministry highlighted sustainable planning and resource prioritisation to achieve the development goals of the...