Bhutan Daily News 29-10-23
- Saidpiece
- Oct 29, 2023
- 5 min read
𝗞𝘂𝗿𝗶-𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱
The Infrastructure and Transport Minister, during the recent Meet the Press session, said that the government will reconstruct the Kuri-Gongri bridge in two months. But this two-month duration seems to be testing the patience of the residents, particularly the business community in the east. They claim doing business has become costly after the Kuri-Gongri bridge collapsed twice this year. The bailey bridge connects Gyalpozhing in Mongar and Nganglam in Pema Gatshel.
𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴
Farmers in a few Gewogs of Tsirang ventured into growing hazelnuts about eight years ago. But the hazelnut trees have not yet started bearing fruits. This has frustrated the hazelnut growers. The issue was also raised during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu.
𝗞𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿
Cardamom growers in Keptang-Tsholingkhar chiwog of Martshala Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar are facing a bitter reality as cardamom plants are dying. The prized spice is one of the main cash crops for them. The farmers are worried as they depend on the income from the sale of the spice.
𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆
The Royal Highland Festival that promotes and celebrates the unique cultural heritage of the highland communities of Bhutan also serves yet another important purpose. Since its inception in 2016, the festival has given the remote Layap communities the much-needed opportunity to supplement their income through homestay accommodations. The festival attracts many domestic and international tourists. And without any hotels in the area, homestays are the preferred lodging option for visitors.
𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲
Access to the market has always been a major challenge for farmers or producers in the country. To solve the market issue, experts say that people should now do away with the concept of searching for a market after growing crops. Rather, people should study the market and then “grow to sell”. So, to impart this knowledge and enhance the business alliance, the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives has conducted a two-day Buyers and Sellers meeting in Phuentshogling.
𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀
The country witnessed an increasing number of motor vehicle accidents for three consecutive years. The number of motor vehicle accidents increased by more than 150 between 2021 and October this year. According to reports from the police, loss of control over the vehicle and drunk driving are the main causes of vehicle accidents in the country.
Remembering the life and legacy of late Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji
The late Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji was born in Wangtsa village of Haa in 1941. Having had the opportunity to attend a school in Haa and then at Birla Bidya Mandir School in India, Lyonpo believed in transforming lives through education. Lyonpo’s family said he created opportunities for many Bhutanese to attend schools and colleges. The Late Lyonpo Chenkyab’s service to the nation began in 1961 after he joined the civil service under the Department of Forests. He worked towards enhancing the country’s forest cover. He served the country in various capacities such as director, secretary and deputy minister before becoming the Minister for the Planning Commission. He was responsible for the formulation of the 6th, 7th and 8th Five Year Plans. He accompanied His Majesty the Fourth King to consult the people and monitor and review development plans throughout the country. He was the first chairman of the National Environment Commission and played an important role in the establishment of the Bhutan Environment Trust Fund.
As his family and colleagues recollect, Lyonpo was also an outstanding diplomat and had excellent public relations. He was the first resident Ambassador of Bhutan to Thailand and also assumed the post of the first Secretary General of SAARC. In addition to his official positions, he served for various important national bodies. In 2008, His Majesty The King appointed Lyonpo as the first Chairman of the Privy Council. He was a recipient of the Coronation Gold Medal from His Majesty the Fourth King in 1974. The following year, he was conferred the Red Scarf. His Majesty The Fourth King also bestowed him with the orange scarf with the title of Lyonpo.
During the 110th National Day celebrations in Haa in 2017, His Majesty The King conferred him the Order of Druk Thuksey in recognition of his dedicated service to the nation. Lyonpo’s family said, “His passing has left a huge void in the family. As we endeavor to come to terms with this irreplaceable personal loss, we take comfort in the fact that he lived a successful and fulfilling life and above all, because he left after having had the greatest honor and privilege to serve His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and His Majesty The Third Druk Gyalpo.” He passed away at the National Referral Hospital at the age of 82.
𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞
The Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives (DAMC), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of Bhutan, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Bhutan Office are sending a mission team to attend the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) 2023 from October 28 to November 5 in Singapore.
AFTEA is the region's leading showcase platform for products, services, and solutions at the forefront of innovation in the global Agri-Food and Agri-Tech Industry.
According to the press release, the team aims to showcase high-value Bhutanese agricultural products identified through the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which is being promoted as a priority investment to address food security, livelihoods, and exports. The expo will also facilitate connections with potential investors, traders, and the exploration of the high-end market in Singapore.
Business entities from Bhutan, including Bhutan Agro Industries Limited, Druksell, Sibjam, Bhutan Mountain Coffee, Touch from Heaven, and Gurjo Herbal Tea, along with officials from DAMC, will exhibit a variety of Bhutanese products during the expo and hold a series of meetings with potential importers and business associations in Singapore and the surrounding regions.
The mission is supported by JICA Bhutan Office and UNFAO Bhutan, based on recommendations provided in the Market Survey Report on Bhutanese Agricultural Products (Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand), aimed at promoting awareness of Bhutanese products in Singapore.
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
The first group of Black-necked Cranes, which includes one juvenile and two adults, arrived in Phobjikha today at approximately 12:25 PM.
More are expected to arrive throughout the month of December.
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐒$𝟓𝟖 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
Water, the world's most precious yet undervalued resource, is at the heart of a mounting global crisis that threatens both human and planetary health, as warned by a new report published by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), on World Food Day. The report, titled 'The High Cost of Cheap Water,' reveals a stark reality: the annual economic value of water and freshwater ecosystems is estimated at US$58 trillion, equivalent to 60% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, the world’s freshwater ecosystems are in a downward spiral, posing an ever-growing risk to these values.
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