Monthly Archives: December, 0

While all stakeholders in the tourism sector are in support of the new "One Tourism Policy", some are skeptical of the time-frame set for its implementation. Some stakeholders are suggesting that the Tourism Council of Bhutan should take more than five years to implement the new policy. Last month TCB said it is planning to fast-track the implementation of the policy by around five years ahead of the set time-frame.

It was a hard blow for those working in the construction sector through the Build Bhutan Project (BBP) when the promised wage revision turned out to be everything but that. The labour ministry announced the attractive revision in January this year. More than a thousand registered with the BBP eagerly waited for the revision which was supposed to be in effect from last month.

If one thing that is done good by the COVID-19 pandemic is making Bhutanese know the importance of farming to realise food self-sufficiency. Bhutanese, during the first nationwide lockdown, raised a hue and cry over limited tomatoes and onions in the market and their inflated price. This has made farmers venture into growing tomatoes commercially.

The Trashi Yangtse district court denied bail to the Member of Parliament of Khamdang_Ramjar constituency in Trashi Yangtse and his nephew. The police detained them yesterday. According to sources, they were arrested following the alleged construction of an illegal road on 27th September last year. Four others including the Khamdang Mangmi who are also involved in the case were arrested a few months ago. But they are out on bail. 

With an increasing number of commuters travelling along the Pema Gatshel-Nganglam highway, dust pollution has plagued the residents of Durungri village under Dungmaed Gewog in Pema Gatshel for a long time now. And the situation gets worst especially during the winter season. However, the matter is expected to be resolved soon, as the works to blacktop the 7-km road will begin this month.

Every community across the country has a tale to share on their struggle to safe and reliable drinking water supply. Tsakaling village under Patshaling Gewog in Tsirang is no exception. Every household in Tsakaling has a water tap constructed in front of their house but  without running water.  Some 20 households are still waiting for drinking water supply.

The Artificial Insemination Programme in Zhemgang is proving to be a success. Many dairy farmers are opting for artificial breeding. Introduced in 2006, the program is helping farmers get more income through increased dairy production from improved cattle breeds. 

The Disabled Persons' Association of Bhutan (DPAB) is now upgraded to Disabled People's Organisation of Bhutan. Dr Sanga Dorji, a physiotherapist led a group of...

Thangyul, a village located in the northwest highlands of Trongsa is finally connected with a farm road. It was under construction since February last year. With this, the villagers are dreaming big.

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) handed over two refrigerated vans and essential medical supplies to...