Bhutan Daily News 07-01-24

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Jan 8, 2024
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1. Gelephu Mindfulness City's Impact on Commercial Farmers

Commercial farmers in Darjaythang village, Sarpang, anticipate benefits from the Gelephu Mindfulness City's development, hoping for improved marketing opportunities for their winter crops.

2. Cable TV Service Issues in Trashigang

Residents across multiple Gewogs in Trashigang face persisting problems with unreliable cable television services, particularly crucial during the election period.

3. Scout Leadership Training for Students

Over 60 students underwent leadership training at Gyalposhing Higher Secondary School in Monggar, focusing on instilling values of patriotism and enhancing leadership skills.

4. Resumption of Domestic Flights at Gelephu Airport

Gelephu International Airport has resumed domestic operations after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, with limited capacity for smaller ATR aircraft.

5. ECB's Intercepted Vehicles Allegedly Ferrying Voters

The Election Commission intercepted vehicles suspected of ferrying voters to different districts but couldn't establish conclusive evidence, allowing them to proceed.

6. Preparations for National Assembly General Elections

Polling officials and security personnel were dispatched to various constituencies, gearing up for the National Assembly General Elections on January 9.

7. Focus on Registered Postal Voters for General Elections

Attention shifts to the significance of the 117,114 registered postal voters, who are anticipated to play a decisive role in the upcoming general elections.

8. Training and Preparation of De-suups for Emergencies

De-suung offices organized a 3-day training for an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to assist deployments, respond to emergencies, and enhance support services for De-suups.

9. Closure of Southern Border Gates During Elections

Southern international border gates will remain closed during the National Assembly elections, advising the public to plan travel accordingly.

10. Concerns Over Lack of Public Holidays in Specific Sectors

Employees in the hospitality and retail sectors express dissatisfaction over inadequate public holidays compared to other industries, citing feelings of deprivation and unfairness.