ACC investigates possible collusion in waste management project

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) suspended the licenses of four consultancy firms in Thimphu after finding a prima facie case of corruption in connection with the waste management project being implemented by the Waste Management Division of the National Environment Commission (NEC).

Building leadership capacity of women LG aspirants

Thirty-two women who are aspiring to contest in the upcoming local...

Fire engulfs 500 acres of forest in Lhuentse

The first forest fire of the year in Lhuentse broke out...

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...

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