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Tsirang Dzongkhag is favoured by many people for its suitable climatic condition. It is also known for its organic vegetables and poultry products. But, the Dzongkhag has not been able to attract many tourists. According to the business community, the Dzongkhag has potential to promote eco-tourism due to its rich bio-diversity.

(Yangchenphu accident update) Of the two policemen who were critically injured in the accident above Yangchenphu area, the one who suffered brain injury has been referred to Kolkatta, India.  The other, suffering lung injury is reported to be in a stable condition. He has been now moved to the surgical ward.

Not everyone who sells medicine, especially the traditional ones are reliable. According to health officials Bhutanese have a tendency to blindly buy traditional medicines without confirming if the seller is registered with the Drug Regulatory Authority or not. The DRA is cautioning people to be careful of such people.

Usually a child is registered for census when they turn one and sometimes even earlier. But in Meritsemo village under Chhukha Dzongkhag, there lives a family of six children whose case in otherwise. None of the children in the family has been registered for census.

A strong windstorm blew-off roof of six houses and a Lhakhang in Tsendona village under Paro Dzongkhag on February 5. More than two months on the affected families have not been able to re-roof their houses as there is no timber available.

(Picture Story) His Majesty the King granted an audience to the judges and judicial officials of the 20 Dzongkhags this morning. The audience was granted at the Royal Banquette Hall in the capital.

The Government of India handed over a Cheque of Rs 1.6 billion for Small Development Projects (SDPs) to the Bhutanese government today. It has committed Rs seven billion to assist about 1,900 SDPs in the current 10^th five year plan. This is the second release to assist over 800 projects.

With the parliamentary elections drawing closer, another new political party is in the making. The ‘Druk Me-Ser Tshogpa’ is working on the party charter and manifestos. According to one of the senior members of the party’s core group, Dasho Penjor Dorji, the party has also begun the hunt for candidates. He said the party symbol has also been decided. However, they are yet to decide the color of the party symbol.

A non-national school teacher of Pelkhil High School in Thimphu was beaten-up by a parent of a student. Medical reports say the teacher has suffered injuries around the eyes and has broken a tooth.  The parent is an expatriate UNICEF official working in the capital.

The 17^th National Table Tennis Championship started yesterday. More than 150 players, mostly students, are participating in the tournament.