Monthly Archives: December, 0
CRRH sees no infrastructure development
The Gelegphu hospital was upgraded to Central Regional Referral Hospital, CRRH, in 2005. The hospital had, however, not seen any infrastructural development. With an increasing number of patients, the hospital is now having problems with space.
Lyonchhen attends Bangkok dialogue on rule of law
Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay attended the Bangkok dialogue on the rule of law today. The dialogue, the first of its kind seeks to promote effective, fair and equitable justice systems. The dialogue was chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol.
Enough salt in stock
The Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) has assured that they have enough stock of salt and it will be available in the market as usual without any changes in price.
Gasa Primary School gets internet
Teachers and students of Gasa Primary School, one of the remote schools in the country, now have access to internet. Our reporter, Kuenzang Thinley, who visited the school says the introduction of internet has brought many benefits.
Plight of Poultry Owners of Kabesa
Dodo is one of the last two surviving poultry owners in Kabesa, Punakha today. From eight poultry farms few years ago only two have remained. Even he is thinking of shutting down his business for good. The reason, according to him, is ‘no longer profitable’.
Traditional medicine shortage concern
Shortage of indigenous traditional medicine has become a concern. It was one of the main concerns raised at the Traditional Medicine Conference held in Bumthang.
Electricity makes life better for Lower Khengpas
Working in his office was never better and efficient than in recent months, says Tenzin Dorji, the Gaydrung of Phangkhar Gewog, Zhemgang. This is because his office has been connected to electricity three months ago.Tenzin’s office now boast of a computer, fax and a photocopy machine.
Bhutan and Thailand sign agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay called on the Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra at the Government house in Bangkok today. The Minister of Economic Affairs, Norbu Wangchuk, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand signed an agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation in presence of the two premiers.
Machine unused, no proper room
Due to high radiation leakage the x-ray machine at Kanglung Basic Health Unit was forced to shut down since June this year. The BHU is now referring patients to Trashigang hospital and Yongphula to get the service.
Strengthening child justice system
To strengthen Bhutan’s child justice system a three-day National Child Justice Conference began in Thimphu today. The participants will share and discuss on the best practices and experiences in dealing with child rights at national and international level.
