Bhutan Daily News 13-04-23
- Saidpiece
- Apr 13, 2023
- 3 min read
The Trans Bhutan Trail, a popular ancient route, has become a hub for adventurers and trekkers since its opening last year. Many have walked the trail for recreation and to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of Bhutan. But for a group of tourists, this journey holds a deeper meaning. Teaming up with the staff and alumni of the Choki Traditional Art School in Thimphu, a group of tourists walked the Trans Bhutan Trail to raise funds for the school. Their aim is to support the school’s mission of providing free education, food, and lodging to its students.
The country reopened its border gates for tourists in September last year after a gap of over two years. However, providing visitors with basic amenities such as clean environment and hygienic restrooms are still a concern as per the Department of Tourism. In order to ensure that the visitors have access to clean restrooms and other basic infrastructure, the department outsourced the management of the roadside amenities starting with restrooms to a private firm on a pilot basis beginning this year. The firm currently manages two restrooms along the Phajoding Trail in Thimphu.
The locals of Tsephu-Khawakha Chiwog in Punakha’s Toewang Gewog are concerned about the preservation of their village’s tradition. They are afraid their one-day annual Tshechu at the Nya Lhakhang may not continue for much longer due to lack of funds to pay the mask dancers. The Nya Lhakhang hires mask dancers from Datong Goenpa in Shenga Bjemi Gewog for their private Tshechu.
Trashi Yangtse will now have an advanced team for search and rescue in the event of any disaster in the district. The team will also include DeSuups. The District Disaster Management Committee conducted a week-long Search and Rescue refresher course for the police and DeSuups. The course ended yesterday.
For about four years now, residents in Lhuentse have been dealing with clogged drains at Tongkongla, a place about a kilometre from Lhuentse town. The problem becomes worse during the summer. However, much to the relief of the people in Lhuentse, the Department of Surface Transport is planning to widen the highway and construct proper drains.
Farmers across the country are often forced to sell their farm produce even when they cannot fetch a good price in the market. This is mainly due to the lack of facilities to store and dry the produce. Similarly, in Bidung Gewog of Trashigang, farmers sell garlic in a rush due to the fear of their crop getting damaged as they do not have facilities to cure and dry garlic. Garlic is one of the main sources of cash income for the farmers of Bidung.
Fuel stations in Phuentshogling have been running short of diesel for the last few days. This has left several vehicles stranded and has also affected the construction works in the town. A few officials in the fuel depots said although they have been receiving fuel almost every day, shortage in other depots incurred more pressure on them. However, fuel depots started receiving trucks carrying diesel earlier this evening.
"Government waiting for a report from the 6th Pay Commission on pay revision. Government doesn't have details as the commission is an entirely independent entity"- Prime Minister.
In order to decongest the crowd at the National Referral Hospital, the health ministry has constructed four Thromde health centres in Thimphu. One such centre was inaugurated in Bebena today. The centre will provide a range of medical services to the community.
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