The Samtse lockdown
May 18th, 2021
Except in Samtse and Gomtu towns, where people are allowed to move (walk) within their zones using their movement cards, the rest of Samtse is still under lockdown.
It is close to a week since lockdown in Samtse started due to a positive case from the community.
Man sentenced for fraudulent cheque writing
May 18th, 2021
Thimphu dzongkhag court’s criminal bench II earlier this month sentenced a...
Permanent bridge over Marachhu to benefit villagers
May 18th, 2021
With a permanent bridge constructed over Marachhu in Athang, Wangduephodrang, people...
Private vehicle owners rob taxi drivers
May 18th, 2021
Taxi drivers in Trashigang are unhappy with private vehicles carrying passengers...
No reliable health centre in Rangtse
May 18th, 2021
Located about a 30-minute rough drive from Sombaykha drungkhag, Rangtse, a...
Farmers in Sarpang struggle to sell chillies
May 18th, 2021
Farmers in Sarpang are struggling to sell chillies despite slashing the...
Air travel down 87 percent, losses in billions last year
May 17th, 2021
The advent of novel coronavirus hit the airline industry in the country the...
Sand and stone prices irk residents in Gelephu
May 17th, 2021
The prices of sand and stones for people in rural areas...
Police nab suspect in Babesa murder case
May 17th, 2021
Thimphu police arrested the roommate of a 38-year-old man, who succumbed...
Bhutan observes world telecommunication day
May 17th, 2021
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) recognised 10 websites in...
Children’s park in Trashigang remains deserted
May 17th, 2021
With broken slides and no maintenance, the only children’s park in Trashigang town is...
No medical shop in Trongsa town
May 17th, 2021
With no medical shop in Trongsa town, residents have to visit...
National Assembly bye-elections on June 29
May 15th, 2021
Bye-elections in Mongar and Nganglam constituencies will be held on June...