Monthly Archives: December, 0

Many a time, animals particularly dogs and cats have been the most common victims of road accidents. While there are not many cases reported with the police, the veterinary hospital in Thimphu on average receives over 100 cases every year. According to the hospital and animal welfare groups, the increase in such accidents is a result of poor enforcement of law towards animal cruelty.

To strengthen the Indo-Bhutan friendship the Indian Embassy in Thimphu in collaboration with the education ministry organised quiz and other contests for the Bhutanese.

Works to divert Mochhu from the Gasa hot spring is complete. The river for now is partially diverted from its main course through the newly constructed diversion channel. It will be fully diverted after examining the geological stability of the channel. The river diversion works were carried out to protect the Gasa hot spring from flooding.

Pema Gatshel might soon be able to supply quality wooden products with intricate designs. Thanks to a month-long wood carving training for the farmers there. The farmers of Khangma now can add value to their products.

The pandemic has delayed the completion of Bajo-Khuru Secondary National Highway widening work in Wangdue Phodrang. The deadline for the road widening project is extended by two months. It was otherwise supposed to be complete by the end of next month.

With limited college within the country and countries in the region battling the worst fight against the Coronavirus, finding a college to pursue undergraduate studies has become a challenge for the country's high school graduates.

Bhutan Sustainable low-emission Urban Transport System Project launched 25 Electric Vehicle (EV) public charging stations yesterday. The charging stations have been installed in 15 different locations in Haa, Paro, Punakha, Phuentshogling, Thimphu and Wangdue Phodrang. The project started in 2019 aims to replace 300 fossil fuel-driven taxis with EV taxis by next year. The project is instituted under the Prime Minister's Office. 

Ngawang Namgyel, 23, will be the first Bhutanese to represent in Judo competition at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The Bhutan Judo Association received confirmation from the International Judo Federation about Ngawang’s selection through the wildcard entry.

The National Assembly through a majority vote passed the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2021 today. With the amendment of the Bill, individuals can now sell, buy and distribute tobacco and tobacco products in the country. 

Students in Phuentshogling continue to struggle with online learning as schools in the town remain closed amid lockdown. They have been learning online for more than two months now.