Monthly Archives: December, 0

Roads are crucial for economic development and growth. In rural places, it can help people make a living and improve access to services. But in Dzamlingzor village under Tsirang district having their homes connected with a road has remained a wish that is yet to be fulfilled.

As the country continues to tackle the mounting waste problem, the government has repeatedly sought support from all stakeholders including the public. Taking responsibility and handling one’s trash is probably one of the best solutions. One man has come to the forefront to advocate for waste management and do his bit in keeping the country clean. After three months, 45-year-old Gembo is back in the capital having conducted a nationwide cleaning campaign.

Every year, teachers in schools across the country quit their profession in numbers, leaving the education ministry scrambling to fill the gaps. But what is more concerning about teacher attrition is its impact on the quality of education. The recent resignation of teachers at the Tshanglajong Extended Classroom in Zhemgang has left parents worried that it could affect their children's education.

All annual, quarterly and monthly reports will be posted to agencies’ websites or distributed electronically to eliminate paper publications. This is one of the austerity measures the finance ministry announced on 1st September. The ministry through its notification announced nine cost rationalisation measures to ensure proper management of scarce public resources. The measures will come into effect immediately until revised or revoked. 

Responsible and safe disposal of sanitary pads has always been a challenge not just in Bhutan but globally. The plastic used in disposable sanitary napkins is not bio-degradable and leads to environmental hazards. But one of the youth in Sarpang has come up with a sustainable solution - affordable and biodegradable sanitary pads made from banana fibre.

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has streamlined its areas of cooperation from 14 sectors to seven. The organisation’s Secretary General, Tenzin Lekphell, who is currently in the country on an introductory visit said this has been done so that proper focus can be given to the priority areas.

The relocation of Tsangchhutham town under Phuentshogthang Gewog of Samcholing Drungkhag in Samdrup Jongkhar began in 2019. However, COVID-19 coupled with other obstacles like scarce financial resources are hindering some plot owners to shift to the relocated site. They have now requested a further time extension of six months to one year from the district administration.   

Thimphu City FC have moved to the top of the BoB Bhutan Premier League after their latest win yesterday. They defeated Paro Rinpung FC with five goals to nil in a heated match that also saw two players from the losing team get sent off. The Bhutan Football Federation will also be investigating the season’s first disciplinary case following reports from yesterday’s match officials of unsportsmanlike behaviour by some players.

Local leaders and residents of Silambi Gewog in Monggar are not happy with the slow progress of the blacktopping works of the 64-kilometre GC road. The blacktopping work that began two years was supposed to complete in June this year.

Any aspiring political candidate could now be required to have 10 years of work experience to take part in the National Council elections, and five years in the National Assembly field. This is if the Election Commission’s new rules on election conduct come into effect.