Bhutan Daily News 28-03-23
- Saidpiece
- Mar 28, 2023
- 3 min read
1. A few PhD students from the Kyoto University in Japan and Sherubtse College contributed 56 digital blood pressure monitors and 61 infrared thermometers to the Trashigang district today. JICA Grassroots Project funded the equipment purchase. The project provided 60 pulse oximeters and other medical equipment in September of last year. The Trashigang District Health Office will distribute the new equipment to primary health centers in the gewogs.
2. The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, handed over physiotherapeutic equipment and machines to the Bhutan Stroke Foundation today. The equipment is expected to support stroke survivors by extending non-medical therapeutic services such as physiotherapy, counseling, and meditation.
3. Apart from the Sunday Vegetable Market, Damphu town in Tsirang also has a space to sell clothes and garments on Sunday. This has helped some small-scale business owners earn a living. Tsirang District Administration constructed the structures a few years ago to help uplift the livelihoods of low-income families in the district.
4. The issue of human-wildlife co-existence in Nangkor Gewog of Zhemgang is not limited to just guarding crops. The farmers there lose a significant number of cattle to tiger depredation every year. While there is no definite solution to end this issue, the officials are working out ways to ensure that they are able to protect both people’s livelihoods and wildlife. The community-based tiger conservation group initiated last year intends to do just that. It has gathered over 40 members so far.
5. With almost 95 per cent of its area under forest cover, Zhemgang is rich in biodiversity. Its lush forests are home to several plants and animals, including over 22 endangered animal species. But it comes at a cost as the farmers struggle to co-exist with the wildlife. They have to guard their crops all the time against wild animal attacks. The issue is particularly rampant in Nangkor Gewog. Although the district administration has been intervening by providing measures including electric fencing, it could not bring about the desired outcome. The ongoing construction of chain-link fencing in Kikhar village is expected to be a game changer.
6. The Bhutan Taxi Association has decided to install closed-circuit television, CCTV cameras in taxis in a couple of months. The decision was made during the two-day awareness programme on traffic regulations yesterday. The CCTV cameras will be installed for the safety of both passengers and drivers.
7. The High Court has sentenced Damchoe Choden, popularly known as Anim Damchoe, to nine years in prison for tax evasion. She has also been asked to restitute over Nu 63 M to the government within six months. Anim Damchoe was found guilty of evading tax in relation to her cordyceps business, Lhaimetog Export and Import Enterprise. The verdict was passed last week.
8. Bhutan is taking a major step towards ensuring health security by establishing oxygen plants at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) and Mongar Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). This move is a first of its kind in the country and is expected to be completed by May this year and will benefit patients who rely on oxygen. During the pandemic, the Ministry of Health (MoH) faced a huge challenge in procuring oxygen for hospitals. Despite the government’s efforts to produce medical oxygen in Pasakha, Chhukha, there was still a high demand for oxygen in the referral hospitals, especially JDWNRH and MRRH.
9. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Dantak, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lhaki Steel and Rolling Pvt Ltd to supply steel for construction in Bhutan on 28 March 2023. The MoU was signed to promote local industries and contribute to the development of Bhutan.The partnership between them is a significant step towards supporting the growth of local industries in Bhutan. The collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality steel products in the country and reduce the reliance on imports.Under the MoU, Lhaki Steel and Rolling Pvt Ltd will manufacture and supply steel for the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects undertaken by Project Dantak. The steel will be produced locally in Bhutan, using the latest technology and equipment, and will meet the highest quality standards. At the MoU signing ceremony, Col Prerit Rawat, Officiating Chief Engineer of Project Dantak said, "This partnership with Lhaki Steel and Rolling Pvt Ltd is a testament to our commitment to support the local industries of Bhutan and contributing to its development. We are proud to work with such a reputable company and are confident that this collaboration will bring immense benefits to the people of Bhutan." Karma Dorji of Lhaki Steel and Rolling Pvt Ltd, said, "We are delighted to partner with Project Dantak to supply steel for their construction projects. We are confident that our high-quality steel products will meet the desired standards of Project Dantak and contribute to the successful completion of their projects." This MoU signed is an example of the continued commitment of Project Dantak to promote the growth of local industries and support economic development.
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