November 26: An increasing number of domestic violence victims are seeking the help of RENEW (Respect, Educate, Nurture and Empower Women). According to RENEW, from 15 victims in 2004, it has seen over 200 victims so far.
Posts on ‘November 28th, 2009’
Six bridges along Wangdue-Sarpang highway to be reconstructed
November 27: Six bridges between Wangduephodrang and Sarpang will be reconstructed. Works will be carried out with the Government of Japan grant aid.
The bridges are Baso Chu zam, Nyarachu Zam, Burichu
UN delivers 374 winterised tents
Sept. 21 Quake Update27 November, 2009 – The UN system in Bhutan delivered 374 large family tents to the earthquake-affected communities in eastern Bhutan on November 21 and 22.
4-way information highway
27 November, 2009 – By 2011, Bhutan, along with Bangladesh, India and Nepal, will share an information superhighway.
The four countries will be directly linked to one another with high speed optical fibre cables, as part of the Asian development bank’s (ADB) South Asia sub-regional
Search warrant for illegal workers
27 November, 2009 – If you have managed to smuggle a maid or a babysitter from across the border in the trunk of your car or a military vehicle, it may be time to send them home.
