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In an effort to enhance digital literacy, around 200 teachers from 60 schools across the country have been trained in coding over the past four years. The programme was conducted in three phases, primarily targeting primary school teachers, providing them with expertise in various coding programmes. The final phase of this coding initiative concluded yesterday in Wangdue Phodrang. In the...

A recent study has revealed that agricultural and livestock income losses due to wildlife attacks in Gasa, Punakha, and Wangdue Phodrang have increased by 50 per cent compared to the 1990s. Another study highlighted the significant financial impact of wildlife depredation on farmers' livestock income. These studies, conducted by the College of Natural Resources and the Tarayana Centre for Research...

Gola town in Samtse's Tashichhoeling Dungkhag, one of the oldest towns in the country, has been undergoing redevelopment since the town planning works began in 2015. However, the project has missed yet another deadline as 15 plot owners have yet to start construction, failing to meet the agreed 2024 completion timeline. Despite the setbacks, Gola town has seen notable progress...

Although Bhutan's overall Corruption Perceptions Index improved significantly last year, the report highlights that there is not much improvement in tackling corruption in the public sector. This means Bhutan’s anti-corruption efforts have not yielded noticeable progress, as unethical practices among legislators, misuse of power by executives, and corruption within the public sector still remain prevalent. Bhutan's Corruption Perceptions Index is...