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If the Royal Audit Authority or RAA’s recommendations come through, contractors failing to deliver projects on time will not be allowed to bid for future projects. The authority’s report on determining construction duration recommended a prequalification system that will ensure only contractors with a proven track record of delivering projects on time are allowed to bid for contracts. This is...

Schools in Phuentshogling will no longer have to deal with the hassle of discarding broken furniture or auctioning it off for little value. The Phuentshogling Thromde and the Bhutan Board Products Limited are collaborating to refurbish old-school furniture locally. This is expected to offer high-quality furniture at prices half the cost of importing new ones. This initiative is expected to...

Bhutan is aiming to eliminate gender-based violence in the next three years. For this, the national strategy, which was launched on Saturday, aims to address the root causes of the issue, strengthen support systems for survivors, and create a more equitable society. Gender-based violence is any act of violence that is directed against an individual based on their gender identity...

In recent years, a growing number of Bhutanese have been leaving for higher studies abroad, especially in Australia. But the Royal Institute of Management has also seen a steady rise in Master of Business Administration enrolments for three consecutive years. This year recorded the highest intake, reflecting a growing preference for upgrading their education within the country. The Royal Institute...