Bhutan Daily News 16-01-24
- Saidpiece
- Jan 17, 2024
- 2 min read
1. New Hope in Mushroom Cultivation for Chong-Geykha-Dophulakha Chiwog
A group in Chong-Geykha-Dophulakha Chiwog, Phuentshogling Gewog, explores oyster mushroom cultivation, offering new opportunities for unemployed youths and elderly members. The group, including those who can no longer work on farms, recently took their first harvest to the market.
2. Relief for Tshetedna Village with Improved Farm Road
Residents of Tshetedna village in Punakha, who endured poor road conditions for over a decade, finally find relief. The government improved the seven-kilometer farm road by laying Granular-Sub-Base (GSB), enhancing transportation convenience and livelihood prospects for locals.
3. Land Management Project in Lhuentse Addresses Gungtong Issue
In Lhuentse, a land management project initially aimed at making farming less laborious evolves into a measure to address gungtong (empty houses) issues. With over 300 gungtongs and around 2,000 acres of fallow farmland, the project aims to retain people in villages.
4. Surge in Motor Vehicle Accidents in Bhutan in 2023
Bhutan experiences a notable increase in motor vehicle accidents in 2023, with over a thousand reported cases. Loss of control and drink driving emerge as the primary causes, according to data maintained by the Royal Bhutan Police.
5. Bhutan Honored with Outstanding Destination Excellence Award
Bhutan earns the 'Outstanding Destination Excellence Award' from National Geographic Traveler China, solidifying its status as an exceptional travel destination in the Chinese market. The award was presented at the magazine’s 18th Golden Award in December.
6. Grant Contract Signed for Secondhand Fire Engines Project
Ambassadors of Bhutan and Japan sign a Grant Contract for the Project for Reusing Secondhand Fire Engines in Thimphu, Sarpang, Haa, and Samtse. The project, funded by the Government of Japan, aims to procure four secondhand fire engines for fire and rescue services in Bhutan.
7. Oathbar Mountain Horticulture Promotion Project's Cauliflower Plantation
Kinzang Wangdi initiates a cauliflower plantation project under the Oathbar Mountain Horticulture Promotion Project in Gangtozhing, Goenshari, Punakha. The farm, holding an organic certification, focuses on cultivating various organic crops, fruits, and vegetables.
8. Consumer Complaints and Resolutions by CCAA in December 2023
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) reports 12 consumer complaints in December 2023, with six successfully resolved. Complaints primarily involve breaches of business terms and conditions, with one notable case related to alleged inaccurate weight in the sale of produce.
9. Women Voters Abstain from Voting in Sarpang
Despite their numerical presence, women voters in Sarpang abstain from voting for various reasons, according to data on voting patterns in the dzongkhag.
10. Samdrupjongkhar Town's Hustle and Bustle During Elections
The recent elections bring buses, cars, pickup trucks, and crowds to Samdrupjongkhar town, evoking a sense of déjà vu for residents and business owners as the town experiences increased activity.
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