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Records with the police reveal an increase in forgery cases, with numbers growing from a little over 11 in 2022 to nearly 30 last year. A specialised training programme is underway in the capital to strengthen national security and prevent document-related fraud. The three-day training, which began yesterday, focuses on international best practices in document security, fraud prevention, and investigative...

For over a decade, Community Centers have been a lifeline for residents of remote gewogs, bringing essential services to their doorsteps. However, over the past few years, frequent changes in parent organisation, has created confusion and uncertainty among the public and staff keeping these centres running. During a consultation for public hearing by the National Assembly’s Good Governance Committee in...

Tsharzo, the art of bamboo weaving in Bhutan, relies on locally available materials, as Bhutan is home to approximately 34 species of bamboo. However, it has not yet been included in Bhutan's arts and craft schools' curriculum. To promote and elevate Bhutanese bamboo weaving, the Choki Traditional Art School has launched Tsharzo as a foundation class. If successful, they plan...

With a warmer climate in the highlands now, students of Lingzhi Lower Secondary School might have an extended academic year. Residents and local leaders proposed an early opening and a later closing of the school which the recent Thimphu Dzongkhag Tshogdu endorsed. With warmer temperatures and less severe winters, residents believe extending the academic year could improve the academic performance...