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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...
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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 process. However, in Dagana's Maenchhuna village, about 30 households still cultivate mustard as a source of income. The lack of an oil extraction machine has made processing mustard into oil challenging. Most farmers in Maenchhuna village grow mustard, with plots...
Tsirang District Court sentences man to one year in prison for burglary
The Tsirang District Court has sentenced a 23-year-old man from Tsirang to one year in prison for burglary. The judgment was passed on Monday. The man was apprehended in October last year in connection with a burglary case in Damphu town. The judgment stated that the convict on the night of the 11th of October last year entered the Guru...
“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...
STEM Camp, inspiring young minds
Students from various districts have gathered at Royal Thimphu College for the 7th STEM Camp. With a growing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the camp aims to inspire young minds. This year, the initiative takes a new approach by welcoming both boys and girls, promoting inclusivity and shared learning. The four-day camp is focused on exploration and innovation,...
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