One in three Bhutanese overweight, finds study
The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health facilities demands greater multi-sectoral actions for the implementation of NCD prevention activities. NCDs are a major public
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“Green Zone” rules make Hejo landowners see red
Thimphu: In its attempt to save the area above Tashichhodzong as a “green zone”, some of Thimphu thromde’s approaches are not going down well with some landowners there. In 2002, Thimphu thromde marked
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2,400km of roads in 11th Plan
In the 11th Plan, the government will construct more than 2,000km of farm roads, 400km national roads and repair 230km existing national roads. Works and human settlement minister Dorji Choden informed
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Locals feel pros outweigh cons of hydropower project
Ayes: While some were confused, many said yes to the idea of buying shares of the project And, as icing on the cake, they’ll get first bite of the public ownership shares Tangsibje: Although the people
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Weighing up our water wealth
The inventory will help assess water availability and situation of water sources A national inventory of this precious resource is on the verge of completion NEC: The national water resource inventory,
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Trashigang is running out of water
The increasing number of dried/drying up sources has numerous worrisome implications. Resource: The drying up of water sources for the last few years in Trashigang has begun to worry both villagers and
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Trashigang is running out of water
Resource: The drying up of water sources for the last few years in Trashigang has begun to worry both villagers and district officials. Gewog statistics show that about 12 gewogs, including Sakteng, Phongmey,
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Bone up on the topic before tabling the bill
While the government is looking to deliberate on the bio-safety bill in the upcoming session, some sections are cautioning more awareness and consultation on the subject before finalising the law. The
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Trash talk or Clean-up time
Keeping the capital city green and clean, Thimphu thromde’s slogan, has been the biggest challenge. This is evident from the clogged drains, overflowing trash bins, garbage strewn all over the place,
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The ‘Clean Bhutan’ and ‘Green Thimphu’ projects
The government unveils an ambitious two-pronged waste management plan Waste: Lyonchhoen Tshering Tobgay yesterday, at the district education officers’ conference, announced the government’s waste management
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Nu 73M grant for seven projects
Four of the seven projects will be funded by the Global Environment Facility system Conservation: The grant agreement of seven biodiversity conservation and natural resources management projects that