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During today’s Meet the Press session, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chandra Bdr. Gurung said that a task force has been formed, which has drafted a proposal to implement the government’s “Rent to Own” programme. Under the flagship housing programme, the government announced as a part of its election campaign, salaried employees and low-income groups will be able to buy government...

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...

Charges for internet services provided by Bhutan Telecom are expected to go down soon and that too by at least 50 per cent.  At today’s Meet the Press session, the Prime Minister shared that this proposal by the government has been approved by the Cabinet. However, the exact date for this to take effect has not yet been determined. As...

A nine-member delegation of the World Bank Group Executive Directors concluded a five-day visit to Bhutan yesterday. The visit reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support for Bhutan’s development priorities. The delegation was accompanied by Mercy Tembon, World Bank Vice President and Corporate Secretary. According to a press release from the World Bank Group During the visit, the executive directors...