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New concrete bridge over Dungsamchhu in Samdrup Jongkhar gives joy to the locals
Plot owners and locals are happy with the completion of a new concrete bridge over the Dungsamchhu in Samdrup Jongkhar. The new bridge will benefit locals especially those carrying out construction works in the Local area plan 4 of the Thromde.
Rabies outbreak in Dewathang
With three cows dead and cases of dog bites increasing, locals of Dewathang in Samdrup Joungkhar are worried that they too might fall victim to the viral disease, rabies.
Nutrition for Athletes
Following the daily nutritional guideline is a challenge. And Bhutan is no exception. In fact, Bhutan does not even have a proper and adequate...
Phuentshogling Thromde demolishes eight houses illegally settled at Pasakha
Phuentshogling thromde demolished eight houses settled illegally near Bhalujhora bridge in Pasakha yesterday. The residents were unhappy with the move.
Students expressed frequent need for Orientation programme on Buddhism and culture
A nine-day orientation programme on Buddhism and culture at Norbugang Central School in Samtse ended today. The Leytshog Lopen of the Central Monastic Body, Sangay Dorji, graced the closing ceremony.
Building disaster-resilient structures
Considering Bhutan's geographical location and its vulnerability to disasters such as earthquake and windstorms, it is critical to build structures that are resilient to such disasters. The Ministry of Works and Human Settlement (MoWHS) with financial support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conducted a four-day training on disaster-resilient house construction in Tsirang Toed Gewog in Tsirang last week.
Quality infrastructure, disaster management and employment generation- conference for engineers, architects and planners
The 10th annual conference for engineers, architects and planners this year seeks to work out strategies to strengthen professionalism and accountability in the construction industry.
Dorji Lopen appoints Lam of the National Memorial Chorten
The Dorji Lopen conferred Khadar to the newly appointed Lam of the National Memorial Chorten at the Punakha Dzong yesterday. 43-year-old Sonam Dorji from Wangdue Phodrang is the new Lam of the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.
Bhutan will soon have a national forensic facility at Serbithang
Bhutan will soon have a national forensic facility established at the public health laboratory in Serbithang, Thimphu. Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering during the Meet the Press session yesterday said the health ministry, police and the judiciary are working together to establish the facility.
Digitalized control and automation systems of KHP’s first unit commissioned
He added that upgrading the control and automation systems of Kurichhu Hydropower Plant is a milestone in the history of hydropower projects in the...
