Training youth is important for building a nation's future. It ensures economic growth, leadership continuity, and social progress. In line...
The Department of Labour recorded four deaths at workplace in the fiscal year 2023-2024 with two cases each in Thimphu...
As the vision for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) begins to take shape, Bhutanese living abroad, particularly in Australia, are...
Amidst the misty hills of Samtenthang village, the nation bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished sons,...
In Samdrup Jongkhar, residents of Langchenphu Gewog are turning moringa leaves into a source of income. Farmers in the gewog...
Bhutanese living abroad collectively remitted more than USD 210 M between August last year and October this year, according to...
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) indicated that it is exploring alternative support measures for civil servants classified under the...
Producing furniture using locally sourced wood has not only helped the Wood Craft Centre stop rubberwood import but also made furniture more affordable to consumers. The centre, which earlier used rubberwood, has been utilizing domestic timber for furniture production since 2020. At the centre’s recent furniture exhibition, locally made pieces were found to be 20 per cent cheaper than the...
The Royal Audit Authority has referred four fraud and corruption cases concerning the Thimphu Thromde in the 2023-2024 financial year to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). These cases included unauthorised granting of e-PEMS access to accountants, as well as discrepancies in non-revenue receipts. Additionally, potential misappropriation of funds and deposit of government funds into personal savings accounts, among other issues were...
The National Day celebration on 17th December is one of the much-anticipated events for Bhutanese. Hundreds of people flock to the event venue every year to be part of the celebrations, catch a glimpse of their King and listen to the royal address. This year, the day at the Changlimithang stadium was extra special for two girls from Dagana and...
Sheep-rearing, once a key livelihood for the people of Sakteng Gewog in Trashigang, is gradually declining. Today, only 40 households rear sheep for wool to weave their traditional dresses. However, feral dogs are posing a significant threat. The dogs kill 30 to 40 sheep each year, further discouraging the rearing practice. The feral dogs hide in bushes and along the...
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