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Good news for resigned teachers. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development has announced that all resigned teachers residing both within and outside the country can now register for recruitment on consolidated contracts. The notification specifies that resigned teachers should be regular. This initiative aims to address subject shortages, maintain education quality, and fill vacancies caused by retirements, resignations, and...

Sports offer great opportunities for people with disabilities, but the Bhutan Paralympic Committee says that only a few para-athletes in Bhutan are stepping forward. The committee is working to change this by promoting inclusivity and expanding participation. However, challenges like social stigma, lack of facilities, and limited awareness of sports also hinder progress. Bhutan has 21 sports federations and associations....

The new Surface Collection Rules and Regulations, 2024 is expected to streamline allocation procedures, eligibility and regulatory requirements of surface collection and dredging activities. As surface collection and dredging activities are mainly concentrated in the south, the Department of Geology and Mines conducted an advocacy programme on the new regulations in Phuentshogling recently. The Surface Collection Rules and Regulations, 2024...

Making hay while the sun shines, shopkeepers in Gelephu are cashing in on the sweltering heat. With devotees arriving from across the country for the religious ceremony, the overcrowded tents have made umbrellas a must-have. As temperatures soar, the demand for umbrellas is growing, and shopkeepers are seizing the opportunity to meet the demand. Thousands are attending the ceremony, which...