Bhutan Daily News 22-01-24
- Saidpiece
- Jan 22, 2024
- 2 min read
1. Drinking Water Shortage in Tading Gewog, Samtse
Residents of Tading Gewog's Pangzhing Wogma and Pangzhing Gongma villages in Samtse continue to face a shortage of drinking water, posing challenges for the community. The prolonged issue has become a source of difficulty for the affected residents.
2. Delay in Building Construction in Lhamoi Dzingkha, Dagana
The town planning area in Lhamoi Dzingkha, Dagana, has yet to witness building constructions even after residents were issued land ownership certificates two years ago. Residents cite challenges such as small plot sizes and financial constraints, while the Dungkhag administration mentions the readiness of the Local Area Plan.
3. Housing Challenges in Trashi Yangtse Amid Kholongchhu Hydro Project Delay
The residents and civil servants in Trashi Yangtse town, once faced with housing shortages, now find themselves struggling due to the delay in the Kholongchhu hydro project. House owners are having difficulty repaying loans without tenants, even after lowering rents to attract occupants.
4. Forgery Case Involving Thimphu Printing House Sent to OAG
Thimphu Police forward a forgery case involving a printing house to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The printing house is accused of forging documents, including marriage certificates and financial statements, for individuals applying for visas to travel abroad. The police discovered the case through rumors, leading to the detention of the printing house owner.
5. Mysterious Ailment Causes Decline of Mandarin Orchards in Chukha
Chitra Kumar from Jigmechu in Chukha reminisces about vibrant mandarin orchards in the 1990s, which succumbed to a mysterious ailment causing the trees to die from the top. The affliction spread rapidly, leading to the demise of all mandarin trees in the region within three years.
6. India Announces 15 Billion INR Concessional Loan for GyalSung Project
The Government of India (GoI) announces a concessional loan of 15 billion INR to support the Royal Government of Bhutan in developing infrastructure for the GyalSung Project. This financial assistance is a significant step toward realizing the goals of the GyalSung initiative.
7. Uncertainty for Business Owners in Jangchubling Town, Sarpang
Business owners and landlords in Jangchubling town, Sarpang, face uncertainty as their structures are established on land registered under community ownership. The situation raises concerns about the fate of these establishments.
8. Job Transition for Higher Salary in Trashigang
Choden, a mother of two, switches her job from a laborer at the Department of Road to a helper at Project DANTAK due to a salary offer more than double her previous income. This reflects the impact of salary differentials on individual career choices.
9. Salary-Driven Job Change in Trashigang
Choden, a mother of two, switches her job from a laborer at the Department of Road to a helper at Project DANTAK due to a salary offer more than double her previous income. This reflects the impact of salary differentials on individual career choices.
10. Urgent Renovation Needed for Nangsoel Goenpa Crematorium in Punakha
The revered Nangsoel Goenpa duethre or crematorium in Goenshari gewog, upper Punakha, requires urgent renovation, the addition of basic amenities, and more monks. The need for these improvements is crucial for the proper functioning and upkeep of the crematorium.
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