Use and lease of pastureland needs clarity, say local leaders
June 26th, 2019
Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag Tshogdu (DT) last week resolved that the dzongkhag land record office and concerned authorities would conduct awareness programmes related to tshamdro or pastureland. The decision comes after Lauri gup Tempa Gyeltshen raised at the DT that pastureland lease has become one of the main challenges in the gewog among others. To read more, please subscribe by […]
Milk processing unit reopens in Drakteng after five years
June 26th, 2019
After remaining closed since 2014, the milk processing unit (MPU) in...
NA passes budget appropriation Bill
June 26th, 2019
In passing the annual budget 2019-20, the National Assembly yesterday resolved...
No records on housing needs: RAA
June 25th, 2019
Thimphu thromde had exceeded its carrying capacity and Phuntsholing could follow...
Six men charged for smuggling 31kg gold
June 25th, 2019
Barely a week after filing a case against 10 men for...
RAA asked to frame accountability procedures for performance audits
June 25th, 2019
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) must come up with clear procedures...
Purchase and maintenance of pool vehicles cost govt. billions
June 25th, 2019
A significant portion of government resources is spent on procurement, maintenance...
RAA reports inefficiency in BDBL’s core banking solution
June 25th, 2019
The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) recommends the Bhutan Development Bank Limited...
Firm to provide electrical and plumbing services opens
June 25th, 2019
From next month, Thimphu residents would be able to access door-to-door...
Man dies in fire incident
June 25th, 2019
A 48-year-old man died in a fire that gutted a single storied...
Bailey bridge connects Chanachen in Chukha
June 25th, 2019
A 180-feet bailey bridge over the Wangchhu has connected Chanachen village...
National cancer survivor month observed
June 25th, 2019
Yewong Lhamo, a cancer survivor was only 13 when she was...
Heavy rain causes damages in Phuentsholing and Gelephu
June 25th, 2019
Incessant rain last night caused several damages in Phuentsholing and Gelephu.In...