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Students with disabilities at the Draktsho Vocational Training Centre have been facing significant hurdles in selling their handmade products despite being equipped with vocational skills. To bridge this gap, the Youth Development Fund and Draktsho hosted a five-day Business Acceleration Workshop in Thimphu. The programme, which ended yesterday, trained 25 students from the centre's eastern branch in Trashigang with special...

The National Education Policy 2024 has been submitted to the Cabinet for endorsement according to the education and skills development minister. She disclosed this during the Meet the Press on Friday saying it will be immediately implemented after the endorsement. This policy aligns with His Majesty The King's Royal Kasho on Education Reform granted in 2020 which will guide and...

The long-delayed plans to upgrade Gomtu town remain in limbo. The town development works have yet to take shape due to unresolved land lease disputes involving Penden Cement Authority (PCAL) and private individuals. The issue has stalled construction, contributed to a housing crunch, and hindered the town's development. Despite decades of discussions and proposals to transform Gomtu into a developed...

Residents in the upper parts of Trashigang face a challenge when refuelling their vehicles, as there are no fuel stations in the region. People in Merak, Sakteng, Phongmey, Radhi, Shongphu, and Bidung Gewogs have to drive for hours to the nearest station in Pam which is quite inconvenient. Residents are hoping relevant officials will address this issue soon. The closest...