Coinciding with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking yesterday Bhutan Narcotics Control Authority launched a digital billboard at the Clock Tower Square, Thimphu. The billboard, BNCA officials said, would be used to raise awareness on the ill effects of neurotic drugs, psychotropic substance and tobacco, and tobacco products. The new logo for the authority and its biennial newsletter were also launched.

Residents of Changjiji have not received water since yesterday evening after its main supply line broke down. Thromde officials said the mainline from Dodena, Thimphu was dislocated due to heavy rain loosening soil underneath the pipe. Thromde’s plumber looking after the Changjiji, Ashish said that a temporary line is drawn from Wangchhu borewell nearby to supply water to residents until the pipeline is restored. 

His Majesty The King graced the closing ceremony of the third session of the Third Parliament of Bhutan yesterday. The conclusion of the third session of Parliament, which was scheduled on March 6, was postponed with the report of the first case of Covid-19 in the country. The session resumed on June 1.

The Zhemgang-Gelephu highway  block at Aieslip was cleared at around 6pm yesterday. Heavy rains triggered a slide which blocked the highway for more than an hour. 

The 25th session of the National Council concluded  with offering of Zhabten and Tashi Moenlam yesterday. The special session adopted two budget bills and forwarded them to the National Assembly.

Trongsa-Thimphu national highway is blocked at Tashiling for the second time this month after a flash flood washed away the temporary bridge on June 20. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded on both sides of the stream.   A bailey bridge is being built, which is expected to be completed by evening today.