Jul 17, 2014
Wangdue district is the hardest hit in the west
Monsoon: Wangduephodrang has received the least rainfall this monsoon.
After the 2mm rain it saw on July 8, Wangdue received the next rainfall almost a week later, on July 13, measuring 11mm. The following day, it received 1.3mm of rain.
Farmers have been conducting rimdos and visiting goenpas to appease local deities, to bless them with rain so that paddy plantation continues.
But the country’s western region has [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
Less rain this summer is taking its toll not only on rice growing farmers, but on the exchequer as well.
With hydropower projects falling short of power generation targets, it is obvious the government’s spending power, especially on current expenses, will be affected. The last time it rained heavily in the capital was when the Indian Prime Minister visited the country, and the recent one, when a furniture business literally drowned in water from an excessive, [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
Monsoon: Two wooden cantilever bridges were washed away when the swollen Wakela and Tsachuphu rivers in Laya, Gasa, caused a flash flood on July 15 around 10:30pm.
Gasa dzongda Sonam Jigme said the cantilever bridges over Lungoo river cater to people of Gasa and Lungoo villages. No casualties or damage to properties were reported.
“Villagers of Lungoo and Gasa will use the longer route to cross the river,” Sonam Jigme said.
With the river swollen, following [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
The call is for specific laws and stiffer penalties against the practice
Petition: At least 300 people have signed a petition to introduce stiffer penalties and more specific laws for computer pornography.
The petition is a response to several Bhutanese pornographic videos being shared through social media, notably a mobile application called WeChat.
Some of the videos have clearly been shot without the consent of the subjects by using hidden cameras. The location is usually a [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
Go for sober colours: If approved, all buildings in Samdrupjongkhar would have uniform colours
The thromde awaits MoWHS approval for its four-shade cap proposal
Township: If Samdrupjongkhar thromde’s proposal comes through, most of the buildings in the thromde will look alike, at least in colour.
The thromde had proposed to paint all buildings in four colours and is awaiting approval from the ministry of works and human settlement.
They proposed both residential and commercial buildings to be painted grey, white, dark yellow, earth colour (mud) and sandalwood coloured. There will [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
About 168 children between 9 and 15 years from across the country attended the Young Lions Camp organised by IMTRAT and Royal Bhutan Army during the summer break in Haa. The camp is held annually to help children develop personality through adventure.
Jul 17, 2014
DT members takes a breakIn a small township like Trongsa, though, the practicality of such a move is another matter
By Law: No bars will be entertained within 50m from the dzong, institutions like schools and shedra in town area and 100m from such institutions in gewogs under Trongsa.
The dzongkhag tshogdu (DT) endorsed a bylaw, which also regulates the sale of meat and alcohol in the dzongkhag on Tuesdays.
“Although trade regulations prohibited the sale of alcohol near dzong, [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
JDWNRH patient guesthouse in-charge distributes ration to patientsThey say that, while some may misuse donations, most are in dire need
Kidney: The home ministry’s move to restrict collection of donation for renal failure patients has come as a blow to patients, who feel that the decision has wronged them.
With a majority of patients coming from low-income group and far-flung villages, patients and relatives said they don’t have a choice but to seek donation.
Lack of organ donor, be it within the family, [... Read More]
Jul 17, 2014
Pilgrims clear bushes at one of the Nyes
Heritage: Chali in Mongar has three nyes (sacred sites) – Chatong nye, Serbalung nye, and Khampajey nye. However, they are increasingly being neglected by the people in the village. Villagers no longer visit the nyes.
76-year-old Abi Lhamo said people are not interested in nyes, which their grandparents worshipped and received blessings from. This, she said, is a sign of changing times. When Abi Lhamo was young, people not only from Chali but from [... Read More]
Jul 16, 2014
The construction of the centre is on schedule to be completed by September this year
BHSL: To cater to the needs of power plants and take advantage of the country’s ambition to generate 10,000MW of electricity, Bhutan’s own one-stop hydropower service will be up and running by October, this year.
The construction of Bhutan Hydropower Service limited (BHSL) in Jigmeling, Gelephu is expected to be complete in September, as scheduled.
The centre will enhance the revenue [... Read More]
