Fire engulfs 500 acres of forest in Lhuentse

The first forest fire of the year in Lhuentse broke out early morning on October 12 in Menbi gewog and engulfed more than 500 acres of lemongrass and chir pine trees.

Exports not earning expected INR value in Gelephu

The export of riverbed materials from Gelephu to Assam in India...

Thimphu has become overly expensive, say residents

In a matter of months, residents in the capital city say...

‘People expect the government to do everything’

I resettled here in 1997 from Bumthang. In 2002, people of...

What makes little boys become monks?

It is the yarney break.  There are not many monks at the monastery....

Underpass near swimming pool complex needs maintenance

The underpass at the swimming pool junction in Thimphu remains unused....

Excessive import poses challenge to local entrepreneurs

Although the economic roadmap indicates that the Cottage and Small Industries...

Students and residents in Bjemina complain of bitumen pollution

It was noon in Bjemina, Thimphu. A schoolteacher in the locality...

Bhutan-China sign MoU to expedite boundary negotiations

Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji and the Assistant Minister of Foreign...

RUB looking into Sherubtse harassment case

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) is looking into the alleged...

Aja Ney to get first solar PV system

By end of 2022, pilgrims and residents of Aja Ney in...

Contractor at large after failing to complete water supply work

After failing to complete even half of the water supply work...

Tsirang dzongkhag leads the way towards energy efficiency

In what could be a bold move towards energy efficiency, Tsirang...

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