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In Pema Gatshel, community sub-posts in remote chiwogs seem to be bearing the brunt of the ongoing health staff shortages in the country. Sub-posts in two chiwogs in the district have remained closed for months due to a shortage of health assistants. Sub-posts in the villages are usually manned by a lone health assistant providing basic health services. The issue...

The Education and Skills Development Ministry is working with Cambridge International to review and upgrade the country’s school curriculum to meet international standards. Education minister Yeezang De Thapa added that the collaboration has achieved significant progress. The work plan has been nearly finalised, and implementation is set to commence in January next year. Cambridge International is a globally recognised education...

As the tax paying season begins tomorrow, the Department of Revenue and Customs has made some changes in its tax payment services. Over 40 trained private tax agents will assist taxpayers this season. The department has provided specialized training to these private tax agents who are mostly from accounting and auditing firms and unemployed graduates. The initiative will be helpful,...

The government is working to secure funds to implement the Third Child Cash Incentive Programme. The initiative intends to provide Nu 10,000 per month to women for their third and subsequent children until the child attains three years. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said this during the Meet the Press session today. It is to encourage Bhutanese families to have more...