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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...
Public Accounts Committee announces Habrang coal mine closure by end of December
The coal mine at Habrang in SamdrupJongkhar is set to prematurely shut down by the end of this month. This...
Promoting Driglam Namzha and Dzongkha in ECCD centres
Parents often request facilitators at Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres to focus on teaching their children English, usually...
Cold storage facility in Tsirang remains underused due to low pork production
Despite the completion of a cold storage facility in March this year, none of the 130 piggery farms in Tsirang...
Farmers in Goishing-Ridzommo turn to cassava for income, Pema Gatshel
Cassava is widely used in Bhutan for making flour. In some places, it is a staple food source. In the...
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay inaugurates two-day festival at Rongtse Nye, Haa
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay inaugurated a two-day festival at Rongtse Nye in Haa’s Sangbaykha Dungkhag, yesterday. It is aimed at...
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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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Promoting Driglam Namzha and Dzongkha in ECCD centres
Parents often request facilitators at Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres to focus on teaching their children English, usually overlooking the importance of learning Dzongkha. To promote Driglam Namzha and learning Dzongkha from an early age, the Bhutan Early Childhood Education Development Association is organising a five-day training programme for private ECCD teachers and proprietors. Over 55 participants from...
International Volunteer’s Day celebrated in Thimphu with theme “Together We Act”
Honouring the transformative power of volunteerism in advancing sustainable development and promoting inclusive communities, International Volunteer’s Day was celebrated at Changyul Park in Thimphu today. The day was marked with the theme, “Together We Act: Celebrating Volunteerism for a Better Future”. International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5th December every year. The Executive Coordinator for United Nations Volunteers, Toily Kurbanov, along with...
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...
Marriage (Amendment) Bill and National Assembly (Amendment) Bill submitted as disputed Bills
The National Assembly has forwarded the Marriage (Amendment) Bill and the National Assembly (Amendment) Bill for re-deliberation in the joint sitting. The two Bills were submitted as disputed Bills by the National Assembly today. Meanwhile, the House approved the changes made to the Cattle Tax Exemption Bill. The National Assembly has submitted the National Assembly (Amendment) Bill as a disputed...
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