MoAF revises two APA targets
February 8th, 2018
The agriculture ministry asked to reconsider three of the 37 targets they signed with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, which today risk failure. Agriculture secretary Rinzin Dorji asked Lyonchhen and the government performance management division under his office to reduce targets for farm shops, fish production, and budget utilisation at the midterm review of the Annual Performance Agreement […]
Business community not so enthused for NC elections in T/gang
February 8th, 2018
Although the National Council (NC) elections are around the corner, the...
New sewerage system piloted to manage wastewater
February 8th, 2018
A small-scale sewerage system called Dojo-Joka system piloted in Hejo will...
Former sales executive to stand for NC from Trashigang
February 8th, 2018
Jamyang, former sales executive with the Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan...
UNICEF calls for action to make internet safe for children
February 8th, 2018
More than 175,000 children go online for the first time every...
Cardamom fetches good price in P/ling
February 8th, 2018
With cardamom selling for Nu 700 to 750 a kilogram (kg),...
Compliance to label requirement encouraging
February 7th, 2018
Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority’s (BAFRA) director general, Namgay Wangchuk,...
Man detained for theft and auto stripping
February 7th, 2018
On the morning of January 22, police received a complaint about...
Passang Dorji will replace Wangdi Norbu
February 7th, 2018
The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) announced its candidate for Trashigang’s Bartsham-Shongphu...
Former candidate to re-contest for NC from Tsirang
February 7th, 2018
The urge to serve the people of Tsirang and to create...
Former forester to contest in NC election
February 7th, 2018
Rinchen is standing as the National Council (NC) candidate from Zhemgang....
Police arrest 49 in connection to controlled substances issue
February 7th, 2018
Thimphu police arrested a 21-year-old man for possessing 7,019 capsules of...