Monthly Archives: December, 0
Dongkala to get drinking water
The Dongkala Lhakhang in Paro is facing acute drinking water shortage. And with the onset of winter, the problem is only going to grow with the water sources drying up.
Gelephu remains vigilant with malaria outbreak reported in Assam
Following an outbreak of malaria in the neighbouring Indian state of Assam, officials from the vector borne disease control programme in Gelephu are sensitising the residents on the prevention measures.
Tsirang gets animal feed production mill
With the opening of an animal feed production mill, cattle and poultry farmers in Tsirang will have no difficulty procuring fresh animal feed.
LG election related disputes still unresolved
The high court says it has passed the verdicts on all six Local Government election related petitions.
Gangtey and Phobjikha adopt greener ways
Gangtey and Phobjikha valleys in Wangduephodrang are pioneering solid waste management in rural areas.
Briquette supply struggles to keep up with demand
The briquette manufacturing unit at Ramtokto in Thimphu is struggling to keep with the growing demand. Briquettes are compact sawdust logs the size of your wrist.
A losing battle?
Park officials in the Jigme Dorji National Park are struggling to protect the flora and the fauna from poachers.
Conman gets 15 years, nine months
The Thimphu district court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to 15 years and nine months in prison for forgery. The verdict was passed last week.
Man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
The Samtse district court today sentenced a 30-year-old man from Ugyentse Geog to four years in prison.
Dutch Honorary Consul appointed
The Secretary General of BAOWE, Phuntshok Chhoden Tshering, has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of The Netherlands to Bhutan.
