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Two sub-posts in Pema Gatshel remain closed without Health Assistants
In Pema Gatshel, community sub-posts in remote chiwogs seem to be bearing the brunt of the ongoing health staff shortages...
Gola Gola Bhutan launches clothing donation boxes nationwide
If you have some decent clothing piling in your closet that you no longer use, you can put it to...
Hejo crematorium in Thimphu to be relocated to Hongtsho
The Hejo crematorium in Thimphu will be relocated to Hongtsho. The initial high-level concept design is completed and works are...
Local sawmills solve orange packaging box shortage
The news of a shortage of wooden boxes to pack oranges was rife last year. However, it is a different...
Value addition and food product development training to encourage large-scale quinoa cultivation
Quinoa farmers can now look forward to a better market for the product. Locally known as Ashi Heychum, the crop’s...
RCSC’s Executive Forum charts path to civil service transformation
Efforts are underway to bring transformation in the civil service. The Royal Civil Service Commission’s Executive Forum which concluded today...
Lingzhi Dzong inaugurated after extensive renovation
The Lingzhi Dzong, a historically significant fortress in north Thimphu, was officially inaugurated today. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sudhakar Dalela,...
Audit observes poor workmanship in farm road GSB projects
In its latest report, the Royal Audit Authority revealed several audit issues concerning the laying of Granular Sub-Base (GSB) on...
Areca nut use hits 60% in Bhutan, raising health concerns
The National Health Survey 2023 reveals that areca nut consumption among Bhutanese aged 15 to 69 rose to nearly 60...
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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Recent News
Non-performing Loans surpass Nu 8bn, trade and commerce sector leads
Non-performing loans or NPLs with the financial institutions surged to a staggering more than Nu 8bn by October this year. This is a jump of over Nu 1.16bn in just a year. Of the sectors, trade & commerce tops the list while the forestry and logging sector saw a sharp decline. Any loans that are overdue by 91 days or...
Labour department’s annual report shows a significant underreporting of workplace accidents
The Department of Labour recorded four deaths at workplace in the fiscal year 2023-2024 with two cases each in Thimphu and Wangdue. An additional 13 injuries were reported from seven other districts. A significant discrepancy is observed between the number of cases reported to the department and the one reflected in the Annual Health Bulletin which noted over 21,000 injury...
Education Ministry partners with Cambridge International to enhance curriculum
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...
Buddha Statue comes alive with Gerry Hofstetter’s light display
The Buddha Statue at Kuensel Phodrang in Thimphu came alive last night with Gerry Hofstetter’s light art. His projections featured the national flag, masks and mandala, among other things, For the Swiss light artist and filmmaker, Bhutan marks the 88th country where he has showcased his art. Despite the cold at Kuensel Phodrang, around a hundred people gathered to witness...
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