Monthly Archives: December, 0

Damtshang village under Langchenphu Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar is turning into a ghost town with only one household left bracing the everyday human-wildlife conflict that haunts the village. 

Suicide is one of the increasing public health concerns in the country. While the victim just ends his or her life, the pain the...

Vegetable vendors of Toedpaisa Gewog in Punakha are grateful for the new location to sell their farm produce. They say the new place is spacious and convenient as well as safer compared to the old location.

His Majesty The King celebrated Losar with people from various walks of life at the Simtokha Dzong this morning. 

His Holiness the Je Khenpo celebrated Losar with residents of Lhuentse at the Namdruling Goenzin Dratshang in Autsho yesterday.

With about three kilometres stretch 0f road at Damchu under Chapcha Gewog in Chhukha plain and straight, cases of speeding vehicles hitting people and animals have been on the rise. Locals are seeking speed breakers in the area along the Thimphu-Phuentsholing highway.

To enable citizens to participate and contribute ideas for the 21st Century Economic Roadmap, the Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC) launched the website and social media platforms on 23rd of this month. Bhutan's 21st Century Economic roadmap, which will be developed within this year, is expected to guide the county's economic development over the next ten years.

With support from His Majesty The King, Bhutan Taxi Association in collaboration with DrukRide launched the online taxi booking app 'DrukRide' on 23rd of this month. Features similar to Uber and Grab, DrukRide is promising to make taxi ride much simpler, easier and convenient. 

The 30-kilometre farm road from Ueling to Mangdephu under Nubi Gewog in Trongsa is in a bad condition. Local residents say their expectation for a smooth and comfortable ride has always been just a dream despite several requests to concerned authorities.

Baby Yudra, who was able to complete a liver transplant surgery with the help of an online campaign, is on the road to recovery. Just recently, he returned to the country after undergoing his second surgery in India. His father who is also the donor of the liver says their baby is in a much healthier condition.