Monthly Archives: December, 0

It has been two years since the construction of an irrigation channel began in Lhayul Chiwog under Chhudzom Gewog in Sarpang. It is yet to complete.

Residents in Khaling, Trashigang, are yet to benefit from the newly constructed Grade I BHU. The BHU is currently understaffed and not fully equipped.

Some of the aspiring entrepreneurs in Lhuentse are frustrated with the criteria required for setting up entertainment centres. While people are ready to invests, Dzongkhag says they do not meet the required criteria.

Signing of the Performance Agreement and Mobile Community Policing was launched in Tsirang today. It was signed between the RBP Chief and Tsirang Superintendent of police. The community service is expected to promote goodwill and bring citizens closer to the police. It is also expected to play a greater role in curbing crimes.

His Majesty the King granted an audience to the members of the Nyikem Gonzhu Tshogpa at the Banquet Hall in Thimphu, today.

To solve medical emergencies for people who do not have access to all season roads, the government has initiated a pilot project by bringing in a Drone- an advanced technology to transport medical supplies.

While much buzz has been created by vehicle and fuel taxes in the country, the impending five percent telecommunication tax seems un-noticed. Although it will come into effect from the October 1, Bhutan Telecom says, the tax would lead to a hike in mobile, landline and internet pricing.

Some students of Rittey village in Sarpang have been living in temporary sheds near their school because of the long walking distance to school. But thanks to a private education consultancy firm, they now have a new hostel.

Come September and the housing crunch in Phuentshogling will be slightly eased. This is because the housing colony construction undertaken by the National Housing Development Corporation is nearing completion.

Producing rice is said to be one of the toughest jobs. Although it fetches good price, farmers say, it involves a lot of hardship and endurance.