Bhutan Daily News 20-04-23
- Saidpiece
- Apr 20, 2023
- 2 min read
Elderly voters rest after voting in Paro. They said they are aware of the roles and responsibilities of the National Council and voted for the right candidate.
BBS is all set to go live for the coverage of the National Council Elections 2023 poll day today. The live coverage starts at 9 AM.
The United Nations in Bhutan launched its Annual Country Results Report for the year 2022 on 6 April. In 2022, the UN delivered in four outcome areas in Data and Policy outcome, Essential Social Services outcome, Governance outcome, and Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction outcome. In the Annual Country Results, strengthening institutions under the Royal Government to become more capable in producing timely and reliable data and statistics is covered under the Data and Policy outcome.
Ministry of Health will administer the fifth dose of Covid-19 vaccine for people aged 65 and above and those with commodities. The eligible cohorts are urged to register through Bhutan Vaccine System. Registration must be completed no later than April 20, according to the ministry.
Border gates across the southern dzongkhags remain closed for 24 hours beginning at 6pm yesterday as the nation goes to the National Council polls today.
An Alto toppled below the road going to Ruebisa gewog center. A witness said that there were two people in the car. A man and a woman were going to vote at the center. The witness said the woman who suffered head injuries was rushed to hospital.
Towns across the country wear a deserted look as businesses, schools, and offices remain closed on poll day.The first heavy rain after months in Thimphu tested our drainage and sewerage systems. The result is obvious. The residents in the core city and thromde workers know best. It has become a norm that whenever there is heavy rain in the capital city, the sewer starts spilling onto the Norzin Lam or on other roads of Thimphu.
The number of acute water shortage days for residents of Tsirangtoed Gewog are numbered. The survey for the drinking water project has been completed under the water flagship programme following a proposal from the Tsirangtoed Gewog administration through Tsirang dzongkhag administration.
The first heavy rain after months in Thimphu tested our drainage and sewerage systems. The result is obvious. The residents in the core city and thromde workers know best.
It has become a norm that whenever there is heavy rain in the capital city, the sewer starts spilling onto the Norzin Lam or on other roads of Thimphu.
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