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Bhutan has started its first-ever airborne mineral exploration with the arrival of two specialised helicopters. The initiative aims to map the country's mineral resources, an undertaking that the Department of Geology and Mines says is long overdue. Unlike previous studies focused on industrial minerals such as dolomite, gypsum, and limestone, this exploration aims to uncover precious and base metals that...

In Pema Gatshel’s Shali Village, farmers have been exploring new farming methods that will allow them to earn more without facing market issues. And growing potatoes during its off-season has seemed to fulfil this purpose. From growing it for self-consumption, farmers in Shali have taken to growing off-season potatoes on a large scale. Shali village in Shumar Gewog is home...

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...

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...