Bhutan will start phasing out hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), an ozone depleting substance (ODS), starting 2013.

Massive quantities of water let out by Bhutan Government at Kurishu Hydel Project, flowing through Beki river have caused devastating floods and erosion in greater Kalgachia area. The flood waters have breached the Kalgachia-Tengai gaon PWD Road.

Thimphu: Tata

An acute shortage of cement in the market is affecting construction work, including the minister

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With cases of swine flu, or A(H1N1) influenza, increasing and spreading worldwide, the ministry of health (MoH) called a conference yesterday for all relevant authorities to coordinate preventive and response measures to the possible entrance and outbreak of the flu in Bhutan.

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Residents in the low-lying areas of Punakha and Wangduephodrang spent a panicked and a hectic day yesterday after receiving reports of an impending flood along the Phochu because of a natural dam burst below the Lunana area.

There was, however, only a slight increase in the water level of Phochu, which had turned muddy. No casualty or loss of property was reported.

With the World Health Organization (WHO) increasing the pandemic alert level for the swine influenza outbreak, the public health department (PHD) decided yesterday to implement counter measures throughout the country.