Bhutan
Bhutan, Thimphu: city introduces solid waste management act
14 Nov 07
From 1 December 2007, environment inspectors will fine those who are caught littering and illegally dumping solid waste in and around the capital Thimphu (pop. 100,000). This follows the introduction, a month earlier, of the Thimphu Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules and Regulations 2007. Urinating and defecating within city limits are also offences covered by the new act.
Bhutan, Thimphu: Hejo residents pays taxes but get no amenities
19 Sep 07
Hejo village was annexed by Thimphu city in 1994, with promises of urban amenities such as water supply, roads and sanitation. For thirteen years residents have been paying urban land and property taxes, but still no amenties have been constructed.
