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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Nikachu project gets NEC clean chit
Hydropower: Nikachu hydropower project (NHP) in Trongsa can now start acquiring land and develop infrastructure, with the project receiving environment clearance, the latest development. The National
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Fuelwood usage marginally down
Per capita consumption has decreased from 1.3MT in 2013 to 1.17MT in 2014 Energy: The country’s per capita fuelwood consumption that is the highest in the South Asia region has declined by about 10 percent,
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Gidakom households file complaint against blasting
Site inspection: DGM officials and employees from mining companies inspect the site where explosives were used. The use of explosives, it has been alleged, affected and caused damage to private structures.
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Fuel tax takes effect from today
At least a hundred cars queued up at the fuel depots in the capital after word spread that the five percent green tax on petrol and diesel comes into effect from today. Adding the taxes, petrol in Thimphu
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Kholongchu clears last hurdle
Hydropower: The Kholongchu hydroelectric project in Trashiyangtse cleared a major hurdle in completing formalities for work to begin, with the project obtaining a clearance from the department of culture
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Jungshina landowners object to proposed workshop
Thimphu thromde’s plan to establish a second automobile workshop in Jungshina might take a few more years to materialise. The hiccup to the plan was the National Environment Commission’s (NEC) intervention
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Initiative to insure against wildlife depredation
Without any crop insurance scheme with the financial institutions in the country, officials of the Royal Manas National ark (RMNP) helped the farmers form an insurance management group in 2012 and created
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Japan to help with charging stations
Japan will assist Bhutan to establish charging stations for electric vehicles, according to the prime minister. Lyonchhoen Tshering Tobgay had sought assistance in achieving Bhutan’s goals to turn itself
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Apple orchards shrink in Thimphu
Horticulture: In the absence of laws and guidelines, Thimphu has been rapidly losing apple orchards to development activities, especially infrastructure. Although the forest and agriculture ministry does
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Japanese assistance in rural electrification and power service delivery
Dagana residents were frustrated when the usual erratic power supply caused a total blackout on the night of June 30, depriving the residents of their opportunity to watch a World Cup match. While many