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In Pema Gatshel, the Pelzomthang Integrated Checkpoint in Nganglam serves as an entry point for five eastern districts entering the country via India. However, local leaders are expressing concerns over the prolonged mandatory checks at the checkpoint, arguing that the process is time-consuming compared to other Integrated Checkpoints. This issue was raised during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu session. The mandatory...

Can leadership training and awareness campaigns to address gender stereotypes improve Bhutanese women’s participation in politics? A student group feels such initiatives can help increase women’s representation. Highlighting that women's representation in parliament decreased in 2023 compared to the previous parliamentary election, they proposed these recommendations at the LeadHERship Policy-thon on Gender and Governance programme yesterday. In the 2023 parliamentary...

Bhutan is expected to receive more rainfall by 2060. This is according to the Climate Change Projection Report 2024 of the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology. The northern, western, central, and southwestern districts are expected to experience a significant increase, while the east and southeast will see relatively less change. The report states that the major economic sectors such...

To strengthen early detection of eye diseases, improve eye care management, and ensure timely referrals, health assistants of eastern districts are undergoing training. Nearly 200 health assistants are attending it, which is being conducted in batches. The health assistants are being trained in basic eye care skills including eye examinations, vision assessment, preventive measures, and the management of common eye...