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Home Minister quizzed on Haa Wangchuck Lo Dzong occupancy
The issue of Haa Dzong resurfaced in the Parliament yesterday when National Council member from Haa asked the Home Minister Sherub Gyeltshen what the government plans to do on reinstating the Dzong as the central administration and religious centre for Haa Dzongkhag.
KuenselConstruction of new vegetable markets miss deadline
After assessing population density and proximity of two zones, the Thimphu Thromde decided to drop constructing vegetable market structures in four zones in the thromde.
Construction of vegetable markets at Lubding, in the Lungtenphu area, Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School, Semtokha and Olakha workshop zones were dropped.
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December 1, 2020
Many residents in Thimphu, suspecting a lockdown, rushed to the Food Corporation of Bhutan depot in Changzamtog yesterday
November 28, 2020
All masked: Speaker Wangchuk Namgyel made wearing mask mandatory during the National Assembly winter session, which started on Thursday
November 27, 2020
A book called A Collection of Stories for Young Children was launched yesterday. It would be distributed to 1,742 students and 148 early childhood care and development centres across the country to keep children engaged during the pandemic. The book, supported by JICA, Save the Children, education ministry, and the National Commission for Women and Children, has six stories written by different authors.
November 23, 2020
As most residents remain at home following Covid-19 safety measures, a two-month nationwide oral camp is underway to cater to their needs. The health ministry’s camp, that ends on December 15, is also expected to cover those in dratshangs, shedras, goendeys, and the national workforce workers. (Photo: MoH)
November 20, 2020
The construction of 204m Wangchhu Bridge along Damchu-Haa road will open to traffic by the end of the year. The Covid-19 pandemic has impeded the work progress, which was set to be complete last month. Workers at the construction said that equipment couldn’t be imported and labourers didn’t come back due to the lockdown and movement restrictions.
November 18, 2020
The November 14 fire in Chubbu gewog in Punakha has damaged more than 600 acres of forest. Yesterday, police, army, locals, and forest officials formed a fire line to protect the Jiligang Monastery.
November 17, 2020
The Central Monk Body arrived in Punakha, its winter residence, yesterday. The Zhung Dratshang will spend the next six months in Punakha Dzong. The entourage in compliance with the health protocols did not stop over at Thinleygang this year.
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Loading, unloading and transhipment at MDP outsourced
/0 Comments/in Lead Story /by kuensel1Increased cost of goods triggered by the huge cost of loading and unloading charges at the Mini Dry Port (MDP) in Phuentsholing should come down significantly with port authorities mechanising the service.