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A group of shortlisted candidates have filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. According to the group, misconduct and administrative lapses occurred in the ministry’s recruitment process which happened recently. The ACC is currently reviewing the case based on the group’s allegations. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced vacancies for four...

The Outreach Microsurgical Eye Camp is restoring eyesight to hundreds of Bhutanese who have lost their vision due to cataracts. The camp is currently underway in Gelephu. Of the 200 patients registered, more than 120 underwent cataract surgery on the first day of the three-day camp yesterday. One of them is 84-year-old Dhan Maya Tamang. She lost her eyesight over...

Bhutan’s national football team, featuring a largely inexperienced lineup, delivered a commendable performance, holding Yemen to a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers match at Changlimithang Stadium yesterday. With key players sidelined due to injury, including star striker Chencho Gyeltshen, the Dragon Boys relied on youthful determination and a solid defensive strategy to secure a crucial point...

For generations, farmers have preserved and passed down indigenous seeds, ensuring food security and resilience. However, these seeds are rapidly disappearing, replaced by hybrid varieties and changing farming practices. To promote a culture of seed-saving, a seed fair was organised for the first time in Samdrup Jongkhar. Farmers from eight gewogs from Samdrup Jongkhar showcased more than 100 seed varieties,...