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Theatre techniques bring new dimensions to advocacy programmes
To enhance the impact of advocacy programmes, 30 members of the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) from colleges across the...
Excess payments of Nu 860 M related to public procurement during FY 2023-2024 – RAA Report
During the financial year 2023-2024, the audit report showed excess payments of some Nu 860 M related to public procurement,...
Wasteful spending due to poor assessments and budget controls- RAA Report
The Royal Audit Authority, over the years, has reported several instances of wasteful expenditures in government and public agencies. According...
From internal struggles to unified nation, Bhutan’s National Day story
Every year, December 17 is celebrated as the National Day. Tuesday marks the 117th anniversary. But what makes this day...
117 years of unity, honoring Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck
In the chronicles of Bhutanese history, one name stands as a beacon of vision, leadership, and unity: Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck....
National Day Concert promises bigger and brighter celebration
Bhutanese music will once again take the spotlight as preparations for the highly anticipated National Day Concert are in full...
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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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RAA calls for clearer guidelines on government hospitality and entertainment spending amid concerns of misuse
The Royal Audit Authority recommends the government to come up with clear guidelines on hospitality and entertainment expenses. According to the latest audit report, the government spent Nu 126 M in the last three years. The report raised concerns of misuse which has been there since the first government. The government spent close to Nu 92 M for hospitality...
His Majesty The King graces 117th National Day celebrations
His Majesty The King graced the 117th National Day celebrations at the Changlimithang Stadium today. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and other members of the Royal Family were also in attendance. More than 20,000 people, including 200 international guests, were also present. His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey...
Theatre techniques bring new dimensions to advocacy programmes
To enhance the impact of advocacy programmes, 30 members of the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) from colleges across the country completed a five-day training on theatre-based drama in Thimphu. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, introduced theatre-based techniques by moving away from the traditional awareness methods. The training concluded on...
Gomtu town development stalled by land lease issues
The long-delayed plans to upgrade Gomtu town remain in limbo. The town development works have yet to take shape due to unresolved land lease disputes involving Penden Cement Authority (PCAL) and private individuals. The issue has stalled construction, contributed to a housing crunch, and hindered the town's development. Despite decades of discussions and proposals to transform Gomtu into a developed...
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