Bhutan Daily News 12-06-23
- Saidpiece
- Jun 12, 2023
- 4 min read
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆
Can the agreement on the movement of Traffic-in-Transit between Bhutan and Bangladesh weigh heavy on the country’s environment, culture and society in future? This was one of the concerns shared by some members of the national assembly during the deliberations on the agreement in the house today. The transit agreement aims to establish a comprehensive framework to enhance connectivity between Bangladesh and Bhutan through various modes of transportation such as road, rail, air, river and coastal waterways.
𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗵𝗵𝘂 𝗚𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
The 18-kilometre Dangchhu Gewog Centre road in Wangdue Phodrang is in bad condition. The road is riddled with potholes and the blacktop has also worn off. Residents attribute this to an increasing number of visitors to a hot stone bath in Dangchu and heavy vehicles ferrying wooden logs. The road was constructed in 2008.
𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝘂 𝗚𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗴’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲
The increasing population in Gelephu Gewog in Sarpang has led to growing waste issues in the locality. In the absence of a proper dumping site, residents have resorted to disposing of waste in open areas. However, there is good news as the Sarpang district administration will be providing a garbage collection vehicle to collect waste starting this week.
𝗯𝘁𝗡𝗢𝗚 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲
If you are using a cracked version or pirated software, you could either get your data destroyed or lose your confidential data to unauthorised individuals. Records maintained with the Government Technology Agency or GovTech Agency show that there are at least three cases of ransomware attacks on agencies and a few cases at the individual level annually. To educate about such threats, IT personnel from different agencies including schools took part in the 10th annual Bhutan Network Operators Group or btNOG conference conducted in Paro on Friday.
The Senior Men's National Basketball Team left the country today to take part in the Five Nation Championship 2023 held in the Maldives.
The tournament will begin on Wednesday. Bhutan will play alongside Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and the Maldives. It will end next Thursday.
Yesterday, the Integrated Check Post (ICP) duties at the entry point (Main Gate) Phuentshogling intercepted a vehicle ferrying a huge quantity of Spasmo Proxyvon, N10 and ONEREX (Syrup).
The illicit drugs were found concealed underneath the back seat of the vehicle.
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧: 𝐘𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐨 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚-𝐃𝐞𝐰
A team of researchers, including bamboo expert Sangay Dorji, conducted a study in Wangdue Phodrang and recently confirmed the discovery of a bamboo species new to science named Yushania sagittifera. The bamboo, commonly known as Damo Yangka-Dew or Dew Yangka, is highly valued for arrow making and holds cultural significance in Bhutan. The research article was published in the Journal of American Bamboo Society.
The herbarium specimens of the species are deposited at the National Herbarium and live plant is planted at the Royal Botanical Garden Serbithang under the National Biodiversity Centre. Two other Yushania species were also renamed, bringing the total number of Yushania species in Bhutan to seven. The researchers believe that more bamboo species remain to be explored and studied in the country. The study was supported by the National Biodiversity Centre and received assistance from various organizations and individuals.
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐚
A forest fire that had been almost contained after starting above Lhakhang Karp in Haa on Thursday is ablaze again. Today, due to intense sunshine and strong winds, the fire, which was not completely contained earlier due to rugged terrain, has resurfaced. Around 60 volunteers, firefighters and officials are combating the fire. According to sources, there is minimal risk of the fire spreading to new areas, settlements and religious sites at the moment. No casualties have been reported.
BNB partners with T Bank as an official visa associate
To offer access to Visa’s payment solutions, Bhutan National Bank (BNB) and Tashi Bank (T Bank) announced their partnership as an official Visa associate on June 9.
This collaboration is aimed to enable customers to make their transactions secure and convenient.
A press release from BNB stated that this collaboration was a milestone in broadening the reach of Visa’s payment solutions and delivering improved financial services to customers. “Through this partnership, T Bank will have access to various Visa payment solutions, thereby offering its customers more convenient and flexible financial transactions.” Sonam Tobgay, Chief Executive Officer of BNB said that the partnership underlines the bank’s dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry by providing customers with the most innovative and secure financial solutions available.
“We are keen to further support Bhutanese community”
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia Michelle Hopkins Roberts, who visited Bhutan last week, talks with Kuensel’s Choki Wangmo on the Australia-Bhutan relationship and future collaborations. Excerpts.
Our purpose here is to build on our partnership between Western Australia (WA) and Bhutan. It is a partnership that goes back very many years. Since the 1960s, Bhutanese people have been studying in WA. In fact, WA is home to more Bhutanese people than anywhere else on earth, more than any other state in Australia or any other country. So, it is a strong partnership we have and it is the partnership post-Covid we want to build on and strengthen. We see lots of opportunities of working together for the benefit of WA, but more importantly for the benefit of Bhutan and Bhutanese.
Plastic waste management: Striving for change amidst challenges
Karma Gyelpo, a 53-year-old regular customer at Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM), stands out among the crowd as one of the few individuals who brings his own jute bag—a reusable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Vendors at CFM command Gyelpo for his conscious choice, recognising that he represents a minority in a country that has struggled to fully champion the ban on plastic bags, which was implemented on April 20, 1999.
Despite the national headlines generated by the ban over two decades ago, Bhutan has yet to achieve the desired level of success in eradicating plastic from its ecosystem. The lingering question remains: is it impossible or merely a reluctance to take a more decisive stance?
The discussions surrounding the need to outlaw the use or sale of plastic carry bags, wrappers, and homemade ice cream pouches persist. Karma Gyelpo believes that Bhutan, as an emerging economy, can learn lessons from countries where plastic consumption is kept to a minimum.
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