Bhutan Daily News 24-05-23

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴

With the increasing number of taxi drivers in Kanglung in Trashigang, the existing parking space has become congested and poses a risk to commuters. The lack of a proper taxi stand has become a concern for both taxi drivers and commuters. Currently, around 20 taxi drivers park their vehicles near the Sherubtse College gate along the highway.

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In the ongoing Pepsi Bhutan Premier League qualifiers, Tensung FC in red jersey ran riot against South Druk United FC, winning the game 10 - 2 this afternoon. With 10 points, Tensung FC is second in the points table, trailing table-toppers BFF Academy and Namlha FC by one point.

On Friday, the BFF Academy will take on South Druk United FC at 2:00pm at the Royal Thimphu College football ground in Thimphu.

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Gyalse Trulku Jigme Tenzin Wangpo administered the blessings of Zhabdrung Da Nangmai Tshe-Wang at Sharli Pangkha Goenpa in Wangdue Phodrang’s Gase Tshogom Gewog today.

More than 2,000 devotees gathered to receive the blessing. It was bestowed for the longevity of human beings and the well-being of all sentient beings. Sharli Pangkha Goenpa is about an hour’s drive from the Gase Tshogom Gewog office.

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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

Dr. Mimi Lhamu Mynak, joins as the President of National Medical Services. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Mimi served as a Paediatrician as well as the Head of the Department of Paediatric at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital. With more than 22 years of extensive experience in the clinical field, Dr. Mimi brings valuable expertise to her new position.

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𝐓𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 _𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐮

Tshewang Rinzin is the PDP’s candidate for South Thimphu. He is a former Member of Parliament, National Council of Bhutan and a former Dzongdag. He started his career as Computer Programmer at His Majesty's Secretariat in 1983 and served till 1989. Later, he switched his career and began teaching in 1994 at Drukgyel Central School at Paro. He served both in the schools and education sectors. Later he was appointed as the first Weringla Drungpa, Mongar. Subsequently, he was appointed as Dzongda and served at Chukha, Trongsa and Thimphu Dzongkhags. He, therefore, brings forth a wealth of experience and expertise in policy formulation and program implementation. Tshewang has an M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of New England in Armidale, Australia. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Samtse and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer from BRC, Chandigarh, India. He has also attended the Senior Executive Leadership Programme (SELP) at the Royal Institute of Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS) in Phuntsholing.

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Mandarin oranges and apples, Bhutan's two main export revenue crops, have gotten the agreement of saw millers to supply 400,000 boxes to exporters.

The most expensive price last year was Nu 57.68 per kilogram.

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The widening work on the Moshi-Tshelingkhor road stretch of the Trashigang– Samdrupjongkhar highway has reduced travel time and improved driving experience, resulting in a 30-minute reduction in travel time.

Commuters celebrated the long-awaited widening work on the Trashigang– Samdrupjongkhar highway.

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The lack of access to menstrual hygiene products in remote schools poses a challenge for boarding schoolgirls, leading to them carrying pads in their bags for two to three days during their periods.

During emergencies, the school store provides pads, and some students receive them from friends and teachers.

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In many societies, menstrual hygiene remains a challenge, leading to physical and emotional pain for girls and women.

Lack of access to products and facilities affects millions worldwide. In Bhutan, a study revealed that menstrual hygiene issues affected school attendance, while teachers struggled to support special needs students. Efforts are being made to raise awareness, distribute menstrual products, and construct inclusive toilets. The movement to destigmatize menstruation is gaining traction, with schools and organizations supporting the cause.