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New machines ease bamboo weaving, weavers request additional machines
The people of Pasaphu-Peydung Chiwog in Trashigang’s Kangpar Gewog have been weaving bamboo products for their livelihood for decades. While...
Public Accounts Committee recommends railway to Pugli for Dolomite exports, Government backs Dhamdum
A clash of priorities unfolded as the Public Accounts Committee recommended the government consider a railway link to Pugli in...
Sithar Lhamo, 90, receives Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture
Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck awarded the first-ever Living Legend Award in Weaving Culture to 90-year-old Sithar Lhamo...
Newly constructed vegetable shed to ease marketing challenges for Nganglam farmers
Vegetables are a key source of income for farmers. But in most places, farmers lack a proper market to sell...
Bitdeer’s 500MW Jigmeling facility to be operational mid-to-late 2025
Bitdeer, a Singapore-based blockchain and high-performance computing company, said that its 500-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Jigmeling, Sarpang, will be...
Finance Minister outlines plans to curb fraud and boost transparency in financial sector
The government will collaborate with the RMA and other stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability and reduce fraud risks in...
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RCSC defends PME category, proposes targeted support for civil servants
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
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Recent News
Workshop in Sangbaykha boosts local development efforts
To engage the community in local economic development, the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management held a workshop in Sangbaykha, Haa. The event is part of the 13th five-year plan. It is to help local government officials and communities to design and manage socio-economic development projects effectively. The communities are encouraged to make decisions and come up with solutions...
Thimphu TechPark unveils new Information Access Center to foster AI education and innovation
If you want to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and build your capacity in the field, a new facility will now be available at the Thimphu TechPark. The Information Access Center unveiled today is set to advance AI education and innovation. It is also equipped with essential infrastructure to support startups and entrepreneurs. Besides, it will also train people in...
National Assembly urges to increase student admissions at RUB Colleges
In the National Assembly yesterday, the Social and Cultural Committee revealed that the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) colleges have the capacity to accommodate nearly 3,000 more students beyond the current intake. However, only 35 per cent of class 12 graduates, including self-financed candidates, secured admission to tertiary education this year. The education and skills development minister attributed the low...
National Teaching Service, framework to be rolled out by next year
The National Teaching Service, a dedicated framework to professionalise and improve teachers will be rolled out by next year. During the Meet the Press session on Friday, Education and Skills Development Minister Yeezang De Thapa said the framework will help curb teacher shortage and create pathways for contract teachers. The minister said the ministry along with the Royal Civil Service...
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