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With a warmer climate in the highlands now, students of Lingzhi Lower Secondary School might have an extended academic year. Residents and local leaders proposed an early opening and a later closing of the school which the recent Thimphu Dzongkhag Tshogdu endorsed. With warmer temperatures and less severe winters, residents believe extending the academic year could improve the academic performance...

The country’s economy is expected to grow at 8.5 per cent this year, according to the Asian Development Outlook released today. The Asian Development Bank’s report revealed that the growth is driven by major hydropower projects and a recovery in the tourism sector. According to the Asian Development Outlook, the industry sector will be the key driver of the country’s...

The Community Learning Centres under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) have made a meaningful impact across the country by equipping individuals with vocational skills. This was showcased during the second National-Level Community Learning Centres Exhibition held in Punakha today. Instructors and learners displayed the outcomes of their training at the event.  The education minister attended the day-long...

Over 550 landowners in Samtenling Gewog, Sarpang, are preparing to make way for the construction of the Gelephu International Airport. With around 1,400 acres falling under the project area, they have three choices: land replacement, tokenisation(similar to leasing) and monetary compensation. Meanwhile, government offices located in the area are also getting ready to vacate their premises. The construction of the...