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Winter engagement programme for students
Training youth is important for building a nation's future. It ensures economic growth, leadership continuity, and social progress. In line...
Labour department’s annual report shows a significant underreporting of workplace accidents
The Department of Labour recorded four deaths at workplace in the fiscal year 2023-2024 with two cases each in Thimphu...
Bhutanese entrepreneurs in Australia explore ways to contribute to GMC development
As the vision for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) begins to take shape, Bhutanese living abroad, particularly in Australia, are...
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
Moringa leaves become new source of income for Langchenphu farmers
In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Langchenphu Gewog are turning moringa leaves into a source of income. Farmers in the gewog...
Remittances from Bhutanese abroad hit USD 210 M
Bhutanese living abroad collectively remitted more than USD 210 M between August last year and October this year, according to...
Politics
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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Recent News
Over 1,000 rare seed samples collected for conservation at Biodiversity Fair
More than a thousand seed samples were collected and taken to the National Biodiversity Centre or NBC as a part of the 10th Biodiversity Fair held in Tsirang yesterday. The seeds are considered unique and rare in the country. They will now be conserved in the centre’s gene bank in Thimphu for sustainable use. At the fair, farmers from ten...
Non-performing Loans surpass Nu 8bn, trade and commerce sector leads
Non-performing loans or NPLs with the financial institutions surged to a staggering more than Nu 8bn by October this year. This is a jump of over Nu 1.16bn in just a year. Of the sectors, trade & commerce tops the list while the forestry and logging sector saw a sharp decline. Any loans that are overdue by 91 days or...
Geotechnical survey underway for Gelephu International Airport
The development of Gelephu International Airport is progressing, with a geotechnical investigation currently underway in Samtenling Gewog. Four teams are conducting surveys at various locations to gather data about the soil and rock conditions at the proposed site. During the 117th National Day celebrations on Tuesday, His Majesty The King announced that the airport construction will begin next year and...
Over 45 students join AFC Social responsibility Programme in Thimphu
More than 45 children from remote schools across the country are taking part in the AFC Social Responsibility Programme, titled "Bridging the Gap," in Thimphu. The five-day initiative, organised by the Bhutan Football Federation is to cultivate a strong sense of responsibility and awareness among young football enthusiasts. The children are from five remote schools in the country. For most...
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