Kabesa LAP moves forward after 15-year delay
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by financial strain and deteriorating materials.
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South Asian nations are strengthening their collaborative efforts to advance agroecology, a key focus highlighted at a recent three-day regional conference in Thimphu.
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The five-day programme, running from April 10 to 14, will see volunteers working across several sites within GMC, clearing habitat exclusion areas, removing invasive species and undergrowth across Samdrupling and Tashiling, and clearing sites for the 108 Jangchu Chorten to be built in GMC.
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by financial strain and deteriorating materials.
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The Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsh...
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The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
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After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by financial strain and deteriorating materials.
Read MoreThe Pasakha mega dry port is 87 percent complete and on track for June completion, aiming to ease congestion in Phuentsholing and improve cargo movement.
Read MoreThe rise of AI is creating new opportunities to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture, from documenting traditions to supporting the Dzongkha language.
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