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A group of farmers in Yangnyer Gewog, Trashigang, is breathing new life into the nine-acre Tshowoong Poktor integrated farming land. The site, previously managed by a youth group under a Land Use Certificate in 2018, was abandoned due to several challenges.  The new group has now introduced high-yield cattle breeds such as Holstein Friesian and Jersey cows, while also cultivating...

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...

Once considered a taboo, discussions on sexual health, sexual harassment, teenage pregnancy, and personal hygiene will now be taught in monastic institutions. Starting this year, young monks and nuns in primary classes will be taught life skills to navigate these issues alongside traditional scriptures. Through the initiative, the United Nations Population Fund and the Central Monastic Body will integrate Life...

For the first time, twelve musicians with vision impairment have been awarded National Certificate 2 or NC2 vocational qualification. The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority assessed their skills last month for the certification. This is expected to empower individuals with blindness and make them more employable in the job market. The National Health Survey 2023 indicates that approximately 48,000...