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Lack of oil extraction machine hampers Dagana’s mustard growers
Many farmers in the country have stopped cultivating mustard due to the availability of imported oil and the labour-intensive extraction...
Commuters demand road safety measures on foggy Samtse-Phuentsholing highway
Commuters travelling along the Samtse-Phuentsholing highway are calling on authorities to address pressing safety concerns. Poor visibility caused by fog...
Mindfulness winter camp in Gelephu promotes holistic health and well-being
In a bid to address the growing prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related health concerns while making the most...
Land investment opportunities boost Gelephu Tshechu attendance
The Gelephu Tshechu in Sarpang drew a huge crowd of devotees from neighbouring gewogs and districts this time. Although the...
NCHM monitoring Lunana glacial lakes after Tibet earthquake triggers massive avalanche near Thanza village
A day after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet's Shigatse region, with tremors felt across Bhutan, the National Centre for Hydrology...
Bhutan Cricket Council introduces player grading and contract system
Bhutan Cricket Council Board is introducing a system to grade and recruit players on contract. This is to foster professionalism...
Politics
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...
Recent News
“Continue to strive to further improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation”: PM at RBP POP
At the passing out parade of Officer Cadets and Recruits of the Royal Bhutan Police, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay urged the armed personnel to continue further to improve Bhutan’s position as a peaceful nation. Bhutan is ranked 21st in the 2024 Global Peace Index out of 163 countries. RBP’s passing out parade was held at Jigmeling Parade ground today. A...
Health Ministry reassures public amid India’s Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases
As India reported three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Health Ministry reassures the public, emphasizing that there is no cause for alarm. The Ministry says necessary preventive measures are already in place and is working to enhance surveillance by procuring reagents for virus detection within the country. While the current risk of HMPV in the country is low, the...
DGM calls for preparedness and strengthening earthquake-resilient building codes
The recent Tibet earthquake with its tremors felt across the Himalayas was a cause for alarm for Bhutan. While the quake had only triggered an avalanche in Lunana, the Department of Geology and Mines emphasises that adhering to earthquake-resilient building codes is crucial for withstanding future seismic shocks in major towns. The earthquake-resilient building codes are systematically implemented in Bhutan...
RUB introduces fee for Reassessment exams to encourage academic discipline
Failing a paper in college will now come at a cost. The college students will have to pay Nu 1000 each for every paper they resit or reappear. The Royal University of Bhutan decided this October last year. It is to encourage students to study consistently and work hard. The change will come into effect this spring and will not...
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