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Ambassadors from six countries presented their credentials to His Majesty The King at the Throne Room of the Tashichhodzong, today.

The governments of Bhutan, Bangladesh and India are today developing a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of trading power between the three countries.

Six months maternity leave for working mothers in government agencies will officially come into effect from tomorrow. The announcement comes after two years since the proposal was first put up to the Cabinet.

Powerful sound waves and tremors, originating from blasting carried out to widen East-West Highway, could damage the centuries-old Trongsa Dzong, locals fear.

Local leaders of Zhemgang are proposing for a university in Zhemgang to address regional balanced development. They feel a university in their area will bring about social economic growth.

Over a hundred people, residing in temporary huts by the bank of Amochhu in Phuentshogling, have been living in the dark for the last three days. Phuentshogling Thromde had cut off the power supply Thursday following completion of the deadline.

Officials from the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICB) are currently assessing the extent of damages caused by a windstorm on Thursday in Punakha. Of the 11 gewogs, the windstorm affected three.

The government’s vision of a green and sustainable transport system is slowly encouraging many to participate in the market. A new hybrid electric car called Outlander PHEV is looking to make headway in the Bhutanese market, yesterday.

More than 100 building owners across Norzin and Changlam area were penalised by the Thimphu Thromde yesterday for poor waste management in their areas. During a surprise inspection, thromde officials collected more than Nu 100,000 as fine for not following rules and regulations.

Zhemgang’s Dzongkhag Tshogdu rejected the proposal to change the duration of summer and winter vacations for students. The proposal was put forward by the people of Trong Gewog to address the shortage of workers during farming season.