In Pema Gatshel’s Shumar Gewog, the sound of bamboo being carved into bows and arrows echoes a story of tradition...
Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made...
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five...
Sakteng in Trashigang, which once boasted of rich, untouched wilderness, is now facing an increasing concern about waste management. The...
Sanitation and hygiene in healthcare centres have seen significant improvements nationwide in recent years according to local leaders and health...
The Royal Audit Authority's latest annual report reveals persistent quality issues in public construction, with 139 cases of poor work...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
The National Day celebration on 17th December is one of the much-anticipated events for Bhutanese. Hundreds of people flock to the event venue every year to be part of the celebrations, catch a glimpse of their King and listen to the royal address. This year, the day at the Changlimithang stadium was extra special for two girls from Dagana and...
Gelephu Thromde has moved the orange export depot to state land at Namkhaling Demkhong. Until now, the exporters have been paying a rental fee to a private landowner to operate the depot at Samdrupling Demkhong. The relocation has brought relief to the exporters. The new depot is located near the Bhutan-India border gate. The exporters are hopeful that the...
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five years is to construct a large international airport in Gelephu. Speaking at a recent forum, Seow Hiang Lee, a Board Director of Gelephu Mindfulness City, said that Bhutan has the opportunity to create one of the finest airports. “This project...
During the financial year 2023-2024, the audit report showed excess payments of some Nu 860 M related to public procurement, particularly in construction works. During the period, the authority recommended appropriate actions on 150 officials across 33 agencies. The government is asked to enforce stronger mechanisms and stricter measures. According to the Royal Audit Authority, many excess payments appear to...
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